stella uchechi adebond01@yahoo.com   stellamaris1220002yahoo.com owerri, imo p.o.box 136 okpala nigeria   stellamaris122000@yahoo.com         Primary Research Focus: yhe concern of regional economics and it's importance and develpment over the years.   JEL Areas: R0 : Urban, Rural, and Regional Economics: General R1 : General Regional Economics (includes Regional Data)