Social Security Services and Sustainable Development in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria

The study investigated Social Security Services as it relates with Sustainable Development in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve this aim, the study formulated a hypothesis based on the variables. The Basic Needs Theory was adopted as theoretical framework and descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The multi–stage sampling techniques involving purposive, systematic, and stratified simple random sampling techniques were adopted to select 400 respondents. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Analysis was used to test the hypothesis. Result of the analysis shows that Social Security Services significantly influence sustainable development in Southern Senatorial Districts of Cross River State, Nigeria. Based on the result, it was recommended that Government, NGOs, and other relevant authorities should increase their yearly budget for the provision of adequate Social Security Services to increase economic activities.