Nigeria on the Road to Food Security Research Papers (original) (raw)

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Fast food restaurants are becoming popular in Nigeria urban areas and it has been considered as an important part of Nigeria food culture. So many fast food restaurants are springing up across the nation, there has also been a... more

Fast food restaurants are becoming popular in Nigeria urban areas and it has been considered as an important part of Nigeria food culture. So many fast food restaurants are springing up across the nation, there has also been a commensurate increase in the patronage of fast food restaurants. This study examined the socio-cultural reasons why people eat out in these fast food restaurants. The study utilized a systematic sampling method, three hundred and fifty one (351) questionnaires were completed and were found usable; interviews were conducted with key informants in all the selected fast food restaurants used in the study. The findings of the study revealed reasons why people go out to eat in fast food restaurants to include, time factor, the need for recreation and relaxation, resource for social connections, habit, positive disposition of people to restaurants hygienic environment. Introduction:

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