Food Consumption Expenditure Amongst Students in Tertiary Institutions; A case study of Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Nigeria

Abstract: This study analysed the expenditure on food consumption by students of Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri. The data for the study were obtained through the use of structured questionnaires administrated on 80 respondents. The respondents were selected through stratified random sampling procedure. Data collected were analysed using percentages and regression estimates of ordinary least square. The findings of this study revealed that there is a positive relationship between socio-economic characteristics of students and their expenditure. It was observed that majority (33.75%) of the respondents fall within the age range of 21 – 25 years, 80% were singles and mostly (62.50%) males. Majority (42.50%) fall within the allowance range of N2, 501 – N4, 500 per month and had their source of income mainly from parents/ guardians. In the same vein, the linear regression estimate showed that income (X2) was the major variable that influenced food consumption tested at a significant level of 1%. Similarly, majority (83.75%) of the respondents were discovered to spend higher proportion of their income on food consumption hence proportion of income consumed in the study area was high suggesting that most of the respondents were from a poor background. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that there is the need for the upward review of students’ income by both the parents and government so as to enable them have the best of education thereby enhancing their worth. Keywords: Food consumption, income, expenditure, variables, student. Title: Food Consumption Expenditure Amongst Students in Tertiary Institutions; A case study of Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Nigeria Author: Emmanuel Francis International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Vol. 10, Issue 3, July 2022 - September 2022 Page No: 40-45 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 25-August-2022 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7022479 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/food-consumption-expenditure-amongst-students-in-tertiary-institutions-a-case-study-of-ramat-polytechnic-maiduguri-nigeriaInternational Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations, ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online), Research Publish Journals, Website: www.researchpublish.co