Maiduguri: city report

Looks at the political settlement and systems that shape Maiduguri鈥檚 urban development.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
15 April 2025
Country:
Nigeria
Document Type:
Working Paper
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
First published:
5 January 2024
Authors:
Buba, I., Monguno, A. K., Ayuba, H., Madueke, K. L. and Ajadi, S. B.

Abstract

Maiduguri is the largest city in northeast Nigeria and the capital of Borno State. This report, employing the African Cities Research Consortium鈥檚 conceptual framework, delves into the political settlement, city systems and development domains that shape Maiduguri鈥檚 urban development. The research draws from secondary and primary data, with the report explaining how the political landscape is marked by power concentration in the state governor, and intersects with issues of 鈥済odfatherism鈥� and limited influence for some demographic groups.

This is part of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) programme.

Citation

Buba I and others. 鈥楳aiduguri: city report鈥� ACRC Working Paper 2024-14, African Cities Research Consortium, The University of Manchester 2024

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