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Effects of Infrastructural Development on the Growth of the Nation’s Economy (A Case Study of Osun State Nigeria)

Ayokunle O. Familusi, Adebola A. Adekunle, Adedayo A. Badejo, Olayemi J. Adeosun, Damilola A. Ogundare

Abstract


The economic stability of a nation greatly depends on the level of its infrastructure development. This research work is an investigation into the effects of infrastructural development on the growth of the nation’s economy. 105 questionnaires were administered in the three Senatorial districts of Osun State Nigeria. The data collected were sorted and analysed by SPSS software and the mean response for the research questions ranges between 2.6190 and 3.7238. The analysis affirms that infrastructure development in a nation plays a significant role in the growth of the nation’s economy.

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