scholarly journals Access and Use of Information Communication Technology among Pig Farmers in Orlu Local Government Area Imo State Nigeria.

1970 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-86
Author(s):  
N. M. Ekeanya ◽  
A. Omike ◽  
G. E. Ifenkwe ◽  
U Apu
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Correlation Result ◽  
Video Player ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study analysed access and use of ICT among pig farmers in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. The study examined pig farmers level of access and extent of use of ICTs in the study area. The study adopted multi-stage sampling technique and simple random sampling technique were used to select 120 respondents (pig farmers). Data was collected from them with help of structured questionnaire, data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result revealed that television, radio, telephone, newspaper, video player, CDRom\VCD\DVD, internet, pamphlets and magazine were considered most accessible ICT facilities in the study area. While telephone, radio, television newspaper, pamphlets magazine and computer were considered most utilized facilities in the study area. The Pearson product moment correlation result revealed a significant relationship at 1% level of probability between access to and utilization of ICTs. ICT facilities should be installed very close to the pig farmers especially in the rural area to enable the pig farmers have access to them. Also ICT campaign programmes should be encouraged in the study area to enhance pig farmers access to these ICT facilities in other to facilitate the usage of ICTsKey words: Access, use, ICT, pig farmers

scholarly journals Rice Production and Poverty Reduction in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ogah, Odey Moses ◽  
Eyah, Jennifer Ongbele ◽  
Iorlamen, Torkwase Rhoda
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Analytical Tools

The study was carried out to analyzed rice production and poverty reduction in Agatu local government area of Benue state, Nigeria. To this end, a multi-stage sampling technique was used. The first stage involved the purposive selection of five wards noted for high production of rice. Secondly, a simple random sampling was used to select twenty five respondents each from the five wards to sum up to one hundred and twenty five respondents used for the study. The analytical tools employed included simple descriptive statistics like mean, frequency distribution, percentages and tables and inferential statistics like logit regression model. The data used were from primary source and this was collected by administering of structured questionnaires to illicit information from the farmers. The results of the analysis revealed farmers to be in their active age, mostly married, males’ dominance, highly experienced and educated with large families. Annual income from rice production was significant in reducing poverty in the study area pseudo R2 value of 0.886. The overall Chi-Square value was significant at 1% level of probability, also log likelihood value of 135.27. The study recommends the need for credit to be extended to poor farmers to help stimulate their investment in order to increase their income.  Farmers are also encouraged to engage in non-farm activities to raise their level of income.

scholarly journals Effects of banditry on income and livelihoods of yam marketers in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 163-178
Author(s):  
U. Mohammed ◽  
I.S. Umar ◽  
R.S. Olaleye ◽  
J.J. Pelemo ◽  
B.S. Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Frequency Count ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Income Generating Activities ◽  
Status Index ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study was on effects of banditry on income and livelihoods of yam marketers in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. Banditry is one the major confronting production and marketing of yam in Shiroro Local Government of Niger State. The activities on banditry over the years have paralysed economic activities since majority of the populace derived their livelihood from farming. The menace posed by banditry has affected rural populace income livelihood thereby making them sojourning in the neighbouring Local Government Area. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 197 of yam marketers. Data were collected using structured  questionnaire and interview scheduled. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics (percentages, frequency, count and mean), multiple regression and livelihoods status index. The results revealed that majority of respondents were male with long year of experience in yam marketing. The coefficient of low participation on weekly contribution (Adashi) (1.9823.93) was negatively significant at 10% level of probability. Also, 84.8% of the respondents in the study area were of very low livelihood status. Displacement of yam marketers from their native markets to nearby markets (x̅=2.42) and rising of the price of yam stead (x̅=2.20) were the major constraints faced by yam  marketers. It was recommended that yam marketers should diversify into other income generating activities in order to improve their livelihood status and government should collaborate with village heads for provision of security for yam marketers.

scholarly journals Working Conditions and Salary as Correlates of Teachers’ Productivity in Government-Owned Secondary Schools in Emure Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Bolarinwa Dapo Alonge ◽  
Onajite Godwin Onnoh ◽  
Ogunmilade Johnson Olusesean ◽  
Olaoye Ajiboye Ojo ◽  
Olaniyi Oladele Nathaniel
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Relationship

The poor performance of candidates in external examination between 2014 and 2018 could be an indication of low productivity of teachers. The research study examined the influence of working conditions and salary on teachers’ productivity in government owned secondary schools in Emure Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria. The descriptive research of the survey type was employed for the research study. The population for this research study was seven government-owned secondary schools while the sample was four government-owned secondary schools. The research study found out the relationship between working conditions and teachers’ productivity; salary and teachers’ productivity in government-owned secondary schools in Emure Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Validated instruments tagged, “Working Conditions and Salary Questionnaire” (WCSQ) and “Teachers’ Productivity Questionnaire” (TPQ) were used to collect data from sample of 80 respondents. Simple random sampling technique was used to select four secondary schools while, proportional sampling technique was used to select 80 teachers. The research study revealed that there was significant relationship between working conditions and teachers’ productivity; salary and teachers’ productivity. This research study has shown that working conditions and salary had influence on teachers’ productivity.

A survey of farmers’ education and activities in Oyo West Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
O.O. Okunlola ◽  
O.A. Owoade
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Adult Literacy ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Productivity Level ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Information And Communication

The low agricultural productivity level of farmers in Nigeria has been partly attributed to their low educational level relative to their counterparts in the developed nations. This study was therefore conducted to find out farmers’ education and their agricultural activities in Oyo–West Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State. Multi–stage sampling technique was adopted for the survey. The survey area was divided into two zones, and each zone divided into five quarters making 10 quarters in all, and a total of 100 questionnaires were administered. The data were processed and subjected to descriptive analysis using frequency count and simple percentages. From the results obtained, all the respondents had a minimum of primary education but 68% of them didn’t have formal training in agriculture. Also, the study revealed that 90% of the respondents were visited by extension agents on a yearly basis while 60% claimed extension services had positive effects on their farming activities. Also, 84% of the respondents claimed education enhanced access to finance, market and information. The paper concluded that education can make farmers better and take them out of subsistence agriculture. The paper then recommended well structured extension services by the use of mass media, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and adult literacy classes for uneducated farmers. Keywords: farmers, education, farming activities, Oyo West LGA

Social Networking and Adolescents’ Behavioural Problems (Drug abuse, Bullying and Cultism) in Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 261-269
Author(s):  
Mildred Ekot ◽  
E. I. Umoh
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Behavioural Problems ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
The Government

The study aimed at investigating the influence of social networking on adolescents’ behavioural problems (Drug abuse, bullying and cultism) in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population for the study was 14,739 from 14 public secondary schools in the study area, and a sample size of 601 students was selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire developed by the researchers. Data obtained were analysed using Mean and simple regression analysis. Results showed that Facebook was the most frequently used social networking site. Findings also revealed that social networking had significant influence on drug abuse (P<.05) and cultism (P<.05), but the influence on bullying tendency was not significant (P>.05). On the basis of the findings, it was recommended among others, that individuals, groups, civil societies and the government should continue to sensitize the public on the dangers of all anti-social behaviours through social networking sites to help reduce their rate of involvement. Further studies was also recommended to explore the influence of social networking on a non-student adolescent population or out of school adolescents.

scholarly journals Perception of Students’ Teachers’ and Parents’ towards Sexuality Education in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria.

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jimmy Edi Eko ◽  
Nelson Chukwudi Osuchukwu ◽  
Okorie Kalu Osonwa ◽  
Dominic Asuquo Offiong
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Multi Stage

<p><strong>ABSTRACT:</strong><strong> </strong><em>This study was aimed at assessing the perception of students, teachers and perception in Calabar south local government area of Cross River State, Nigeria. A cross sectional survey was employed and a structured questionnaire was used to generate both qualitative and quantitative data from 850 respondents using the multi-stage stratified sampling technique. Most students were within the age bracket of 13-18 476 (95.2%), teachers were mostly within 25-29 years 54 (27.0%) and parents were mostly 40-44 years of age 22 (22.0%). Most study participants shared similar opinion that sex education should cover areas such as abstinence, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, basis of reproduction etc. Masturbation, abortion and contraceptives were unanimously agreed not to be included in sex education content. A substantial proportion of the respondents agreed that abstinence-plus should be the main message of sex education in schools.</em><em> Training for both parents and teachers should be provided by government and NGOs for accessibility of appropriate resources to develop capacity and confidence to deliver effective sexuality education to school adolescent. Policy makers need to formulate a definite, explicit, and workable sexuality education policy.</em></p>

scholarly journals Attitude to Ageing As a Predictor of Subjective Health and Quality of Life Among Older People in Delta State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Bernedeth N. Ezegbe ◽  
Godspower O. Oriehi ◽  
Victoria I. Okika ◽  
Justina I. Ofuebe ◽  
Chinyere Loveth Chukwu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Older People ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Multi Stage

OBJECTIVE: The study investigated attitude to ageing as a predictor of subjective health and quality of life among the older people in Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State. Three research questions guided the study. METHOD: The population of the study comprised 6,670 older people 3,323 males and 3347 females in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. The sample size of the study is 667 older people in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used to get the sample size for the study. Two stages of selection were used in order to draw the sample for the study. For the first stage, simple sampling technique was used to draw 11 communities out of 22 communities in the study area. In second stage 10% of the study population was used. The questionnaires were validated by two experts from guidance and counselling and one from measurement and evaluation. Reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha method reliability estimate. Copies of the questionnaire were administered directly to the respondents. Linear regression was used for the data analysis. RESULTS: The finding of the study revealed that older people of Ika South Local Government Area maintains positive attitude to ageing, that attitude to ageing is not a predictor of subjective health among older people of Ika South Local Government Area and attitude to ageing does not significantly predict quality of life among people of Ika South Local Government Area. CONCLUSION: Based on the finding of the study, government and professional guidance counsellors should make use of the information generated from the study to organize workshop training for older people on what constitute subjective health quality of life and what constitute positive attitude to ageing.&nbsp;

scholarly journals Assessment of Income Generation from Non-timber Forest Products in Awka-North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
B. C. Ojomah ◽  
A. E. Ibe ◽  
J. U. Ezenwenyi ◽  
O. Chukwu ◽  
N. N. Adum
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Market Price ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Over Exploitation ◽  
Rural Dwellers

Non-Timber Forest Products are important sources of income that can supplement farming and/or other activities to the rural dwellers. In spite of this, its potential to improve the standard of living and generate income to rural dwellers has not been known in Awka-North Local Government Area. The study was carried out from January to August, 2017. The study identified the variety of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) available to rural households, the level of income generated by households from these available Non-timber forest products and constraints to Non-timber forest products collection in the study area. Three towns; Achalla, Amansea and Mgbakwu were selected using multi-stage random sampling technique. A total of 100 copies of structured questionnaires were administered to obtain information from respondents who engaged in NTFPs based activities in the selected towns. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and 5-point Likert Type Scale. The study revealed that fish, snail, bush meat, spices, firewood, fruits, seeds and nuts, vegetables and honey are the Non-timber forest products available to the rural dwellers. Monthly income of ₦61,000 and above was generated by the rural dwellers who engaged in NTFPs sales. Lack of marketing, bush burning, deforestation, NTFPs scarcity, over exploitation, transportation, bad road network, distance from forest, market price of other products and unfavourable government policies are the constraints confronting the respondents in the collection of Non-timber forest products in the study area.

scholarly journals Analysis of Effects of House Rodents among Farmers in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 94-102
Author(s):  
P. G. Kughur ◽  
E. T. Yanjoh ◽  
T. E. Ogbu
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Logit Regression ◽  
Plateau State ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Major Occupation ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Methods Of Control

The study analyzed the effects of house rodents among farmers in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. Data were collected from primary source through the administration of structured questionnaire on 190 farmers' selected using a purposive random sampling technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Logit regression. Results revealed that females were 66.3%, 61.6% aged 20-30 years, 51.1% were married, 47.7% had the household size of 6-10 people, 53.3% had an estimated annual income of < ₦100,000.0. The results further indicated that 46.3% were civil servants, 49.5% occupied 4 rooms apartment, 84.2% furniture was destroyed, 76.3% used rodent glue pad for control, inconveniences (  = 3.04) was one of the major factors that influenced the method used for control of rodents and lack of finance (  = 3.15) was one of the major constraints faced in controlling house rodents. The results of Logit regression showed that sex (4.216) and major occupation (3.328) positively and significantly influenced the choice of method used for control at p < 0.005 and p < 0.010. It is recommended that public  enlightenment on proper sanitation and methods of control should be carried out regularly to reduce the menace.   

scholarly journals Knowledge and Perception of Issues of Climate Change in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngozi G. Egbue ◽  
Ignatius U. Nwankwo ◽  
Tochukwu V. Anayo
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
High Level

The study investigated the perception and extent to which the people of Awka South local government area are knowledgeable about climate change and related issues. Two hundred and seven respondents were drawn using a combination of multi-stage and simple random sampling techniques. Statistical analysis was accomplished by the use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested using chi-square statistics. The findings reveal that there is a low level of knowledge of climate change in the study area despite relatively high level of education in the area. There is also a significant relationship between level of education and knowledge of climate change, whereas there is no relationship between occupation of respondents and knowledge of socio-economic effects of climate change. It is recommended that public enlightenment/ sensitization on climate change should be initiated given the environmental devastation consequent upon it. There is also need to enrich geography and social studies curricula for schools in the area with current issues such as climate change to broaden their knowledge and ensure that high level of education ultimately leads to improved knowledge/awareness of climate change and its consequences.

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