© 2013. K. E. Uma, F. E. Eboh, P. C. Obidike & H. O. R Ogwuru. This is a research/review paper, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 Unported License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/), permitting all non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Global Journal of Management and Business Research Finance Volume 13 Issue 6 Version 1.0 Year 2013 Type: Double Blind Peer Reviewed International Research Journal Publisher: Global Journals Inc. (USA) Online ISSN: 2249-4588 & Print ISSN: 0975-5853 Poverty, Underdevelopment and Emerging Economies: Nigeria in Focus By K. E. Uma, F. E. Eboh, P. C. Obidike & H. O. R Ogwuru Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria Abstract- The paper critically investigated poverty in Nigeria over the years, considering its persistent rise in spite of various measures instituted by different Nigerian leaders. The study revealed that improper identification of the poor, lack of adequate monitoring of programmes, corruption, inconsistent policies, poor funding of programmes, lack of industries, poor infrastructure and irregular power supply, among others, have contributed significantly meteoric rise in poverty over the years. Among the ways forward articulated are: proper research and survey are required before commencement of programmes; sufficient monitoring and consistency in policies are essential; intensification of modernized agricultural practices in Nigeria; annihilation of corruption in all levels through leaders’ change of attitude; and mass participation of citizens in policy formulation and service delivery are imperative now. Keywords: economies, emerging, poverty, policies, underdevelopment. GJMBR-B Classification : FOR Code:150304 JEL Code: I30, O10 PovertyUnderdevelopmentandEmergingEconomiesNigeriainFocus Strictly as per the compliance and regulations of: