Social welfare program and poverty eradication in sub-saharan region of Eket Senatorial district, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

The study investigated development gap in social policy and problem interaction by examining impact of National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) on rural communities Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. specific objectives were to examine the relationship between non-participation beneficiary NAPEP project design at community level, corruption implementation strategy poverty reduction. Ex-post facto research was adopted Oron Udung Uko local government areas State. Using a multistage sampling procedure, data obtained from 400 respondents using Taro Yamene sample size determination formula. Data analysed Chi-square (X2) statistical technique. Main findings indicated that significant exists design, corruption, reduction communities. imply has not significantly achieved its goal It failed elicit economic wellbeing priorities directly target can be reduced through accommodative humanistic arrangements allowing identify welfare projects eligible recipients. Rural dwellers have experienced because gap.