scholarly journals Small and Medium Scale Enterprises’ Activities and Eonomic Developmemnt in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Ukamaka P. Chidume ◽  
Simeon G. Nenbee
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Regression Result ◽  
Poverty Level ◽  
Medium Scale ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
The Impact

This paper assesses the impact of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) activities on economic development in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. To achieve this theme, an instrument Called Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Survey Questionnaire (SMEQ) was developed which focused more on employment generation and poverty reduction. The population of the study was chosen based on the two thousand six hundred and thirty-four (2634) registered SMEs with the Rivers State Ministry of Commerce and Industry in 2019. Based on simple random sampling technique, a total of three hundred and thirty-eight (338) respondents were sampled. Relying on descriptive statistics and logistic regression estimation techniques, the data were analyzed. Analyses of the respondents’ opinion suggest that the major businesses engaged in the study area were restaurant, tailoring and beauty/hair dressing. Again, majority of the respondents were of the opinion that SMEs operators do not have increased access to basic social-economic amenities. The output of the logistic regression result has it that an increase in firm size can improve the chances of SMEs fostering economic development in Obio-Akpor while increase in the salary of employees could also enhance the chances of SMEs to redress the rising poverty level too. The paper thus recommends that employment tax incentives should be granted to proprietors of SMEs and taming of the rising insecurity cases across the country.   Received: 11 September 2021 / Accepted: 25 November 2021 / Published: 5 January 2022

Determinants of profitability in catfish farming in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-79
Author(s):  
O.A., Fatoki ◽  
O.V. Arowolo ◽  
T.O. Oguntoye ◽  
G.B. Kabir ◽  
R.I. Kolade
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Regression Result ◽  
Poverty Level ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Personal Saving ◽  
Pond Size ◽  
Margin Analysis

This study analysed the profitability of catfish farming in Ilorin west Local Government Area of Kwara State. Multistage sampling technique was used to collect data from 120 catfish farmers using structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, Gross margin analysis and linear regression. Result shows that more than half (54.17%) of the catfish farmers were males while majority (63.34%) of the farmers were within the age group 31- 50 years. The mean age and household size of farmers in the study area were 38 years and 5 persons respectively. Most of the catfish farmers (45.83%) utilized concrete pond type while average fish pond size was 205 square metres. Major source of finance for farmers is from their personal savings. The gross margin analysis shows that gross margin for the catfish farmers was ₦22,013,583.1 while the average gross margin was ₦183,446.52 perproduction cycle indicating that catfish farming is profitable. The result of the linear regression reveals that pond maintenance,  transportation and feed cost are negative and have significant effects on income generated from catfish business while pond size and education is positive and significant at 5%. Since catfish business is a profitable venture, the study recommends that the Nigerian government should use this as a means to empower unemployed youths and rural households to reduce poverty level as well as dependence on fish importation in the country. Keywords: Catfish farmers, Profitability, Production, Gross margin, Personal saving.

scholarly journals Information on the Impact National N-Power Scheme on Employment Creation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-49
Author(s):  
Frank M. Attah ◽  
Thomas A. Omang ◽  
Mary U. Ojong-Ejoh ◽  
Hussein Botchway
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Employment Creation ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Lineal Regression ◽  
The Impact

This study attempts to provide valuable data on the impact of the National N-Power scheme on youth employment in Bekwara Local Government Area of Cross River state. The ex post facto research design was adopted in collecting data from 398 samples from a population of 632 beneficiaries of the scheme using a self-structured questionnaire. The convenience sampling technique was used in selecting the samples from the study area. Data collected from the field was analyzed using inferential and descriptive statistics. The descriptive statistics include frequency distribution, charts, simple per centages, means and standard deviation. The result from the descriptive statistics was then subjected to parametric statistics at 0.05 confidence level. Out of the 398-instrument distributed, only 389 was returned and used for analysis. from the analysis, it was discovered that nearly all the respondents (96.92%) were unemployed before becoming beneficiaries of the N-Power Scheme. It was also discovered that out of all the programs registered under the scheme, only three programs had beneficiaries in Bekwara, these were N-Teach, N-Agro and N-Health. From the analysis carried out using lineal regression, it was discovered that there is a significant relationship between N-Power and Employment Creation. Based on these findings the study recommends amongst others that there is a need for an increase in the number of beneficiaries of the Scheme in the Local Government Area.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF ECONOMIC DEPRESSION ON GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES: A STUDY OF AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Obiageli Gloria Akamobi ◽  
Chioma Peace Ezudike
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Medium Scale ◽  
Economic Depression ◽  
Adequate Provision

This research work studied the effect of economic depression on the growth of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State and their contribution to economic growth. This research focuses on the extent to which economic hardship affects the operations and activities of SMEs in Awka South. The study was conducted in Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State. Data for the study were collected from a representative sample of one hundred (100) SMEs entrepreneurs in the area. A systematic sampling technique would be used to select the respondents. The result of the analyses showed that economic depression impairs the growth of SMEs in Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State. There should be adequate provision of infrastructures, government should give special consideration to SMEs by patronizing SMEs output, government should attract international financial institutions towards the growth and development of small scale industries in Awka South and Nigeria at large etc. JEL: L20; L23; L53 <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0796/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Characterization of Climate Change Communication: Implication for Environmental Sustainability in Ogba, Egbema, Ndoni Local Government Area of River State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Peace Nwaerema ◽  
Nwokezi John Ikoro
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Climate Change Communication ◽  
Change Communication ◽  
The Government ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
The Impact

Communicating climate change occurrence in Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State was the key interest of this study due to the incessant environmental degradation caused by multinational oil and gas companies in the area. This study used multi-stage cluster sampling technique and administered four hundred (400) questionnaires in a study population of 445,760 persons determined by Taro Yamane statistical technique. The findings revealed that the stakeholders felt that climate change really occurred in the area but had not adequately adapted to the impact of climate change with 69.3% showing poor preparedness to climate change adaptation. The radio, television and town-hall meeting were the most effective media of climate change communication, but social media such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Telegram et cetera were poorly used to communicate climate change phenomenon. Thus, the indigenous town-crying communication medium showed 95% response of disagreement of not being used to inform the stakeholders of climate change occurrence. However, 68% response revealed that the government was not concerned with climate change communication in the area, rather, Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs), Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and the host companies relatively showed concerned in communicating climate change occurrence to the stakeholders.  The result indicated that the level of climate change occurrence did not statistically significantly relate with climate change communication in the area. Thus, it was recommended that community stakeholders should have access to weather information, agricultural extension services, educational and school curriculums should integrate climate change communication, indigenous knowledge and communication media should be used as well as government should be serious with issues of climate change communication so as to cushion the effects of climate change impact in Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria.

scholarly journals PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH CROSS-BORDER PATIENT MOBILITY AND UTILIZATION OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES ON THE NIGERIA-CAMEROON BORDER, BAMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BORNO STATE

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-72
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Abba ◽  
◽  
Jibir Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Healthcare Utilization ◽  
Healthcare Access ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Patient Mobility ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
The Impact

This research was carried out retrospectively on the Nigerian – Cameroon border. There are so many communities that live on this border. It was stated in the Border Community Development Agency Act (2003) that Bama Local Government area has 120 identified border communities. These populations therefore need to have access to healthcare facilities on either side of the boundary as they interact in different ways, which expose them to infections, contagious and other socially transmittable diseases. Cross-border healthcare access is therefore relevant to people living on the border. This study examines the extent of cross-border patient mobility and healthcare utilization in the three districts (Banki, Dare-el-jamal and Kumshe) on the Nigeria-Cameroon border. The researchers used mix methods research design. Survey was conducted supplemented by qualitative method which enables the researchers to obtain both quantitative and qualitative data. The researchers and two trained research assistants went to the two camps that host internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Bama local government area (Dalori camp I and II) and identified 625 cross-border patients that come from Banki, Dare-el-jamal and Kumshe districts. This served as the sample population for the research and 40% of the population was selected as sample respondents by random sampling technique. Descriptive statistical tools were used to interpret the data acquired i.e percentages and Chi-square at P≤0.05 was used to test whether cross-border healthcare utilization in the study area was gender sensitive. Distance decay curves were also used to measure the impact of distance on the level of patronage of healthcare facilities across the Nigeria-Cameroon border. The study revealed that there were established health centres in the three districts but were poorly equipped and that more Nigerians patronize the healthcare facilities across the border where 65.5% of the respondents indicated that more Nigerians sought treatment in Cameroon.

scholarly journals Effect of Solid Waste Disposal on Ground Water Quality in Mgboji, NdokiOyigbo Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-175
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Landfill Site ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Acceptable Limit ◽  
Landfill Sites ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
The Impact

One of the spiteful impacts of landfill sites is the emission of leachates into ground water. The study examined the impact of landfill site on ground water in MgbojiNdokiOyigbo Local Government Area, Rivers State. The study sought to assess the quality of underground water in relation to WHO best standard. The study adopted a laboratory examination, assessing water quality parameters such as hardness, TDS, EC, DO, BOD, chlorine, zinc, pH, temperature, salinity, COD and copper. The study sampled 15 boreholes that are up to or less than 500m from the landfill site and another borehole at 1000m from the landfill site, which serves as a control point for the study. The paired sample t-test was adopted in analyzing the formulated hypotheses. The result of the study revealed that bore holes that are 500m or less are more contaminated than boreholes that are 1000m away from the landfill sites. Furthermore, water quality from boreholes that are 500m or less are unfit for human consumption because they do not meet the acceptable limit postulated by WHO, while boreholes that are 1000m away from the landfill are suitable for human consumption because they meet the acceptable limit by WHO. The study recommends that government should regulate human settlement and development within areas that are too close to landfill sites.

scholarly journals Flood Height Measurement and Analysis in Parts of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nwankwoala H. O. ◽  
Jibril T.
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Annual Rainfall ◽  
Height Measurement ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Flood Prone Areas

This study was conducted on flood sensitive areas in parts of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, in order to determine the impact of flood on the residents of the area. The method of study involved field work and laboratory analysis. Field studies involved flood height measurements. Flood heights monitored and measured over a period of one week was used to determine the flood daily encroachment rates and the flood daily receding rates. Flood encroachment rates ranged from 9.47 to 19.67 cm/day in Rumuigbo, and 6.47 to 9.00 cm/day in Ozuoba. Flood recede rates ranged from 0.87 to 3.93 cm/day and 5.00 to 8.00 cm/day in Rumuigbo and Ozuoba. These results were confirmed by the high annual rainfall (2198.73 mm/hr on average) that occurs on average round the year in Rivers State. The buildings in these flood prone areas were constructed with concrete and blocks which are susceptible to cracking and failure when constantly immersed in water for prolonged time. It is therefore recommended that large sloping gutters be constructed within strategic places in the area in order to properly transport water to the nearby rivers and ensure that dumpsites around flood prone areas are evacuated to prevent contaminated water from recharging the aquifer.

scholarly journals the RURAL ROAD AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE: A CASE STUDY OF KAJOLA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 545-551
Author(s):  
Cornelius Idowu Alarima ◽  
Scholastica Ngozi Atata ◽  
Adetayo Kazeem Aromolaran ◽  
Joseph Mubo Awotunde ◽  
Olusola Ayansina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Road Transportation ◽  
Agricultural Produce ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Farm Produce ◽  
The Impact

The transport system is fundamental to economic and social development of rural communities. The study examined the impact of road transportation system on the marketing of agricultural produce in Kajola local government area of Oyo state. Multi stage sampling technique was used to select one hundred and sixty (166) rural farmers for the study. Primary data were collected with the use of a pre-tested questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed that 72.7% of the respondents were male, 69.5% were married with a mean age of 40.83years. Also, 91.4%, 89.8%, 87.5%, 79.7% and 76.6%, of the respondents produced maize, tomatoes, pepper, yam and cassava respectively while 21.9% produced cucumber. Furthermore, 60.2% of the farmers move their produce from the farm to the market through feeder roads using motorcycles due to the bad state of the roads. Respondents revealed that bad road networks bring about reduced quantity of farm produce leading to higher price. The result of the correlation analysis revealed that road transportation mode is significantly (p<0.05) related (r = 0.317) to the marketing of agricultural produce. The study recommends the renovation of existing roads and construction of more rural feeder roads to link farmlands to the markets.

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