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    Assessment of the Impact of Social Care on Local Consumption in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2023-06-12) Zekeri Abu; S. B. Isiaka; Dr. Rahman Mustapha; Monsur Jimoh
    This paper examines the impact of social care on local consumption in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study employed quantitative research methods and primary data were obtained by means of a well-structured questionnaire. Analytical Techniques Descriptive statistics were used to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents. In analyzing the determinants of variables in the study area, regression analysis was adopted. The target population includes beneficiaries of social care programs in Kwara State who were captured in National Social Register for the poor and vulnerable. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed and 150 beneficiaries were identified. The findings revealed that social assistance programs play a vital role in enhancing local consumption and fostering economic development in Kwara State. The study recommended that government should allocate adequate funding to the implementation of social care programs and ensure their long-term viability and effectiveness.