Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): MAAUN International Journal of Postgraduate studies (MIJPS)
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Impact of Food Storage Facilities, Market Access, and Household Income on Food Availability in Yobe State, Nigeria

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  • Hajara Ahmad Amshi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v2i1.127
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Published 03/10/2026

Keywords

  • Food security,
  • storage facilities,
  • Market Access,,
  • Market Income,
  • Yobe State

How to Cite

Amshi, H. A. . (2026). Impact of Food Storage Facilities, Market Access, and Household Income on Food Availability in Yobe State, Nigeria. Journal of Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI), 2(1), 95–103. https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v2i1.127

Abstract

This study examines the impact of food storage facilities, market access, and household income on food availability in Yobe State, Nigeria. A total of 540 respondents from six Local Government Areas were sampled using purposive sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The correlation analysis shows a strong positive relationship between household income and food availability (r = 0.72), followed by storage facilities (r = 0.65). Regression results reveal that household income (β = 0.45, p < 0.001) is the most significant predictor of food availability, followed by storage facilities and market access. These findings suggest that improving income levels and storage infrastructure can significantly enhance food availability in Yobe State. Analysis shows that 65% of respondents agreed storage challenges reduce food availability. Market access was reported as a barrier by 58% of respondents due to poor roads. Household income was found to significantly influence food purchase capacity. The findings also revealed that inadequate food storage contributes significantly to post-harvest losses, limited market access hinders food distribution, and low household income reduces purchasing power. The study recommends improved storage infrastructure, better road networks, and enhanced livelihood opportunities to improve food Availability in Yobe State.

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