Abstract

This article examined the effect of population growth on transportation facilities in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Collected data were analyzed using simple percentage statistics. Some of the major findings includes the fact that population growth has severe effect on transport facilities in the area, High crime rate and increased robbery which is majorly caused by urban problems and rapid population growth which has a very severe effect on transport facilities, It was observe that trading and market activities have been affected by rapid population growth. Some of the recommendations of the study includes: Government and private organizations should organize public awareness programs on the dangers of inexperience driving alongside the positive role of transport system on rural development, Government/private individuals should provide good road network, basic infrastructure such as rural electrification and power supply to the rural populace.