Ethno-communal crisis and its implication on food security and business activities in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix E. Ojong ◽  
A. M. Ogaboh Agba ◽  
Chinenye J. Njirinze ◽  
Pius U. Angioha
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Available Information ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This assessed available information on the effect of ethno-communal crisis on food security and business activities in Nigeria. Literature was reviewed according to the variables raised in the study. The study adopted Eco-violence theory for the study. The survey design was used in the study. Four hundred (400) participants from Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State were selected using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Data was gathered from respondents using a structured questionnaire. Results revealed that ethno-communal crisis has a significant impact on food security and business activities. It was recommended that the government, in collaboration with traditional rulers, should set up well-defined boundaries between communities.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial skills and retention ability among students of faculty of education, University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Ubi Omini ◽  
Aniah Bernard Beshigim
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Book Publishing ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Youth Service ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
The Relationship

This study determined the relationship between entrepreneurial skills and retention ability among students of faculty of education, University of Calabar, Cross River States. Correlational survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of UTME 2018/2019 academic session 200-400 level students and this was also used as sample. A validated research-made questionnaire with reliability range of 0.81-0.89 was used for data collection. The data collected were analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the analysis showed that acquisition of indexing skills and book publishing skills significantly relate with retention ability. It was recommended among others that support grants from school management and government should be granted to graduates with passion and enthusiasm to set-up their own business ventures on indexing and book publishing upon  graduation either from their various institutions or after graduation from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Centrifugal Cause of Household Poverty in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 43-56
Author(s):  
Okokon Effiom Edem ◽  
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Ogaboh Agba
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Household Poverty ◽  
The Government

The study assessed the centrifugal cause of poverty in Obudu, Cross River State, Nigeria. Utilising the survey research method, data was collected from 417 participants from Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria using cluster, purposive and simple random sampling technique. A semi-structured self-developed questionnaire was used for data collection. Collected data were analysed using simple percentages, graphs, frequency distribution and simple lineal regression at 0.05 confidence level. The result from the analysed data revealed that a correlation exists between family size correlates with household poverty from the descriptive analysis. It was discovered that 84.75 per cent of the participants could not afford to take care of their family because of family composition. Results also revealed that family income significantly correlates within household poverty. The descriptive statistics revealed that 96 per cent of the participants could hardly afford three square meal. The study concludes that family income and size significantly determine household poverty in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. There is a need for policy change by the government towards poverty alleviation programs and financial inclusion of people of Obudu.

scholarly journals Agricultural Financial Intervention and Livelihood of Farmers: A Study of Anchor Borrowers Programme in Anambra State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 83-93
Author(s):  
Onuoha Onyekachi Chibueze ◽  
Ejikeme Obinna David
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
False Information ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study examined the effects of Agricultural Financial Intervention on the livelihood of farmers narrowing on the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme in Anambra State, Nigeria. The research design used was a survey design. A total of 154 respondents were selected using the yardstick of farmers who have ever accessed funds from the programme. A well-structured questionnaire and interview were utilized to generate data from the respondents and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The findings revealed that the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme had a positive and significant contribution to ease the burden of financing in agriculture among Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria. ABP had positive and significant contributions to improve the agricultural value chain among farmers in Nigeria. ABP had negative and no significant contribution to boosting output among farmers, and ABP had a negative effect on improving profitability among farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria. Based on the findings of this study it was concluded that the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme presently has not fully improved the livelihood of farmers cooperatives in Anambra State, Nigeria, however, it has prospects of contributing significantly towards improving the livelihood of members.  This study, therefore, recommends that Agricultural expertise should be employed by the government to help in educating farmers on the best techniques to apply during agricultural activities to increase output. The ABP should also set up an active committee to assess farmers’ situation and obtain first-hand information before a loan is given, during courses of loan and at the point of harvest. This is aimed at discouraging farmers from providing false information and avoiding delays in repayment.

scholarly journals Degradation and preservation practices of information resources in academic libraries in Cross River State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-69
Author(s):  
Frederick Oman Ogar
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
The State ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Annual Budget ◽  
Nature Of Information ◽  
Trained Manpower ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The purpose of this study was to studyinvestigate degradation and preservation practices of information resources in academic libraries in Cross River State, Nigeria.It examined the nature and causes of degradation of information resources, strategies used in their control, and constraints limiting effective preservation.The study adopted survey design. The population for the studyconsisted of all information resources in the five academic libraries in the state. Purposivesampling technique was used in selecting 202 respondents who suppliedthe information used for the study. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection and the data were analyzed using t-test. The result of the analysis showed that all the four null hypotheses were rejected. This means that the nature of information resources degradation in academic libraries in Cross River State is significantly high. The study also revealed that barriers to effective preservation of information resources in academic libraries in Cross River State are significantly high. Based on the findings,the study recommended among others that academic libraries should recruit adequate and trained manpower in the libraries for effective preservation programmes and activities.Academic libraries should consider various methods that could be applied to curb degradation of information resources in their holding. And,adequate annual budget allocationshould be provided for preservation programmes in academic libraries in the state.

scholarly journals Level of Adoption of Improved Cassava Technologies in Benue State

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Juliet Ogadinma Onyemma ◽  
Koko Michael Tertsea ◽  
Nkem Kelechi Ogbonna ◽  
Nwafor Solomon Chimela
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Long Time ◽  
High Level ◽  
Awareness Level ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Cassava Varieties

Aims:  The study aimed to determine the level of adoption of improved cassava technologies in Benue State. Study Design:  The Survey design was adopted for the study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Benue State, between September 2018 and March 2019. Methodology: Cluster and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 336 respondents for the study. Primary data were collected using Semi-structured questionnaire. The objectives were achieved using descriptive statistics such as percentages, frequencies and means and Rank ordered analysis. Results: The improved cassava technologies in Benue state were identified to include; TMS 0505, TMS 0581, TMS 30572, TMS 01/1368, TMS 96/1632, TMS 92/0326, TME 419, NR 8082.The result revealed that the percentage awareness for TMS 0505 was high 65% (238) but the adoption of TMS 0505 was low 32% (78). There is moderate awareness level for TMS 0581 49% (179) and TMS 02/1368 56% (294) with moderate adoption 55% (98) and 53% (109) respectively. Also, the awareness level for TMS 92/0326 is high 72% (265) with moderate adoption 44% (116); TME 419 and NR 8082 had high awareness level 85% (311) and 88% (323) with high adoption 65% (201) and 68% (221) respectively. The result also revealed that famers complained that the improved cassava varieties cannot store for a long time in the farm 93% (342) and that there is no market to sale increased quantity of cassava roots. Conclusion:  Thus it was concluded that there is generally high level of awareness of improved cassava varieties in Benue state but with moderate to low adoption rate. The study thus recommend that farmers should be consulted and their needs should always be considered in such development ventures. This will ensure high adoption and high impact as well.

scholarly journals Assessment of Ecotourism Potentials in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 39-59
Author(s):  
E. Oduko Janet ◽  
U. Azu Oko ◽  
C. Achi Herbert
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Secondary Source ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Political Will ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
The Government ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Interview Questionnaire

This paper asserts the case for developing the ecotourism potential in Afikpo, Ebonyi state. The main aim of the study is to assess the ecotourism potentials in Afikpo with a view to recommending means to enhance these potentials for development. The following objectives were underpinned (i) To examine the nature of tourism sites in Afikpo, (ii) To identify the potentials, (iii) To determine the extent, the potentials have been harnessed, (iv) To identify factors that hinders the potentials of tourism. The study adopted a survey design approach. Data was collected from both primary and secondary source through orals interview, questionnaire, and direct observation methods. Four hundred questionnaires were administered in the three communities that were selected for this study. The sample size of 400 respondents was determined from the sample population of 130,329 resident’s population of Afikpo north using De Vaus Formula. Three hundred and eighty (380) were returned representing 95% questionnaire utilization. Simple random sampling and a purposive sampling techniques were employed to select the respondents who were the residents. The study identified factors that hinder tourism development in Afikpo and a breakdown showed that four out of the thirty one (31) variables were identified as the major factors that hinder the development of potential tourist sites. The findings revealed that lack of political will was the most prominent factor responsible for the undeveloped sites. This was followed by political bureaucracy, and political instability. The study therefore recommended amongst others the intervention of the government in the development of the tourism potentials in Afikpo, Ebonyi State.

scholarly journals Socio-Economic Implications of Labour Migration in Akpabuyo, Cross River State Nigeria.

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-114
Author(s):  
Iheoma O. Iwuanyanwu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up

The relationship between migration and socio-economic development as a whole cannot be less emphasized, especially when the movement involves economically productive individuals. Migration can aid economic growth and development of both the regions of origin and destination. This study focused on those migrants who move to work and earn a living in Akpabuyo local government, Cross River State, Nigeria, as well as their relationship with the indigenes of the area. A total of 384 questionnaires were distributed to the migrants and non-migrants alike in a multi-staged process. Findings from the analyses revealed that migrant labourers contribute significantly to the overall socio-economic development of Akpabuyo and that the socio-economic well-being of migrants and non-migrants differ significantly. This was proven by the statistical result of the paired sample t-test which compared; the number of hours put into work by migrants and non-migrant (t= -3.4, p=0.001), the perception of commensurability of time and energy put into work and income derived (t=5.4, p=0.0), average monthly income (t=0.0, p=1.0) and sufficiency of income generated by migrants and non-migrants in taking care of education and healthcare needs (t=4.0, p=0.0).The study recommended that the government should set up institutions and facilities that would foster socio-economic development in Akpabuyo LGA such that can be affordable to both migrants and otherwise and encourage them to utilize same such as schools, low cost housing, health care centers, cottage industries, etc. Likewise, since migrants are key to the socio-economic development of Akpabuyo LGA, the inflow of migrants to the area should be encouraged.

Risk Factors for Typhoid Fever Occurrence and Recurrence in Gombe Metropolis, Gombe State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (11) ◽  
pp. 381-401
Author(s):  
Umar Abdullahi Tawfiq ◽  
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Shohaimi Shamarina ◽  
Syafinaz Amin Nordin ◽  
Mohd Noor Hisham Mohd Nadzir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
At Home

Typhoid is a life-threatening disease that has remained endemic in parts of Africa and Asia where its burden is elevated by the inefficiency of control efforts which have been hampered by lack of epidemiological data, among others. In Nigeria, such data is absent in most of the States like Gombe where the disease has been rife for a long time, hence, to bridge that knowledge gap, this study was set up to determine the host-associated risk factors for typhoid occurrence and recurrence in Gombe. A questionnaire that was designed and validated for this location was used to obtain data from 663 respondents using simple random sampling and analyzed using the Chi-square test for association and binomial logistic regression to obtain risk factors for typhoid occurrence and recurrence, respectively. The study revealed that occurrences were statistically significantly associated with the variables for vaccination (χ2 = 39.729, p < 0.01), having houseboy/girl (χ2 = 16.909, p < 0.01), typhoid patient at home (χ2 = 13.393, p < 0.01), hand washing before handling food (χ2 = 22.856, p < 0.01), consuming iced/frozen items (χ2 = 16.805, p < 0.01), boiling drinking water (χ2 = 49.633, p < 0.01), and eating commercially available foods/drinks (χ2 = 27.864, p < 0.01), while recurrences were statistically significantly predicted by „not sure of been vaccinated‟ (OR = 2.962, CI = 1.290 to 6.802, p < 0.01), „not having another typhoid patient at home‟ (OR = 1.799, CI = 0.998 to 3.244, p < 0.01), and „drinking unboiled water sometimes‟ (OR = 2.130, CI = 1.023 to 4.434, p < 0.01). It is believed that these findings will guide efforts by the Government for health interventions against typhoid in the study area, thus improving the quality of life for the population.

AN EVALUATION OF THE PROFITABILITY OF POULTRY AND PIG INVESTMENT PROJECTS IN MERU TOWN

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Judy Mutanu ◽  
Mr. G. Wakah
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Pig Farming ◽  
Maturation Rate ◽  
The Government

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the profitability of poultry and pig investment projects in Meru TownMethodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The study targeted a population of all the farmers located at Meru town.  According to the Meru town statistics, there are 210 farmers in Meru town. Simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 20% from the population. Therefore, 42 farmers i.e. 20% of 210 were picked at random. The researcher used a questionnaire which was administered to the selected sample population respondents on a drop and pick basis. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics. In particular, frequency tables, averages and percentages were used. The data analysis actually involved simple tabulation and presentation of report generated form spreadsheets i.e. excel. The data was then presented using tables, graphs and charts.Results: The study concluded that the success rate of poultry and pig farming projects was low as evidenced by a maturation rate of 51 to 60 percent of the stock. The rest of the stock either died or didn’t lay eggs. In addition, the study concluded that despite the low success rate; poultry and pig farming were described as profitable compared to other investments. However, several challenges related to cost of production, infrastructural factors as well as market oriented factors posed a serious challenge to poultry and pig farming. These factors ranged from high cost of feeds to poor selling prices and shrinking markets as well as competition from subsidized imports.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy:  The study recommended that the bottlenecks associated with the poultry and pig projects be eliminated through a committed effort from the government to subsidize the cost of inputs, establishment of marketing associations and the elimination of middlemen in the sale of produce, improvement in extension services, and the provision of good infrastructure. While the challenges outlined in the study relate primarily to infrastructural and institutional bottlenecks, it might be interesting to study the role of entrepreneurial/management skills and general education on the success or otherwise of poultry and pig farming.

Investigation Of The Impact Of Networking Among Tenants In The Seda Limpopo Jewellery Incubator In South Africa

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
Forbes Chiromo ◽  
Goodwell Muyengwa ◽  
Joseph Makuvaza
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Metal Fabrication ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

AbstractThis study investigates the extent to which tenants in a jewellery incubator in the Limpopo Province of South Africa network. Since 1994 SEDA has set up more than 31 incubation centres in furniture making, construction, chemicals, jewellery, ICT, metal fabrication, agriculture and small scale mining. This study was done through a survey conducted on tenants in the SEDA Limpopo Jewellery Incubator (SLJI). Information was obtained through a structured questionnaire. The study revealed how tenants benefit from networking around exhibitions and collective purchasing of raw material. Through the Incubator institutional mechanisms, the study explains how tenants share expertise, experiences, technology and resources. Unfortunately the tenants do not initiate the own networking programmes. They lose out on benefits associated with collective effort in other areas such as advertisements, lobbying the government for industrial stands, organising an newsletter, hiring of consultants, and organising joint training programmes. Lastly the study identified opportunities that the tenants could collectively exploit in order strengthen and sustain their businesses.

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