scholarly journals Selected NGOs and Poverty Reduction in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-47
Author(s):  
Vincent Iorja Gisaor
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
The People ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The Impact

The research was undertaken to access the impact of Non-Government organizations (NGOs) on poverty reduction in Makurdi local government area of Benue State. Using descriptive approach to analyze the primary data obtained from the respondents through a structured questionnaires and semi-structured interview administered to the staff and officials of selected NGOs in the study area. Result shows that the respondents confirm benefits in terms of increased income, use of good transportation means, good accommodation, feeding and sleeping materials. Despite these benefits, there were challenges confronting the NGOs in the study area. One of the biggest challenges was finance to execute all their programmes as well as disburse to beneficiaries as loans and grants. The activities of NGOs were found only limited to Makurdi while the majority of the people were residing outside the state capital. Therefore, recommendations made include: awareness creation for more participation by people in entrepreneurship and financial independence since it is only through such skills that they can propel themselves out of poverty and the NGOs should seek for more sources of funding including soliciting financial support from the international community to enable it fund diversified economic activities of the vulnerable people in the country.

scholarly journals Pengelolaan Sektor Perkebunan Kelapa Sawit dari Perspektif Program Kepedulian Sosial di Kecamatan Kamipang Kabupaten Katingan

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Leda Almuqsith ◽  
Kartiansyah Kartiansyah
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Oil Palm Plantation ◽  
The People ◽  
Plantation Company ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to determine the impact of the existence of palm oil plantations on the socio-economic conditions of the people in Kamipang District, Katingan District. The type of data used in this study is secondary data obtained from BPS, Sub-District Offices, village/district, and the private sector and primary data obtained directly from different respondents in Kamipang Subdistrict to determine the number of samples used by purposive sampling technique or sampling. intentionally that is equal to 20% of the total population or as many as 30 respondents. The results of the study show that the management of oil palm plantations has an impact on social conditions that are very influential, namely after the existence of the oil palm plantation company PT Arjuna Utama Sawit. The impact is such as access to education in Kamipang Subdistrict, new economic activities such as lodging, restaurants, crossing services, and salons. After the existence of a coconut plantation company, PT. Arjuna Utama Sawit, those who were previously less prosperous are now more prosperous. They arrived at zero economic conditions, the impact of the existence of a sick coconut plantation company, PT. Arjuna Utama Sawit for economic conditions greatly affects that is after the existence of oil palm plantation companies PT. Arjuna Utama Sawit compared to the existence of a plantation company PT. Arjuna Utama Sawit.

scholarly journals Impacts of Boko Haram Insurgency on Agricultural Activities in Gujba Local Government Area, Yobe State, Nigeria.

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 20268-20282 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Babagana ◽  
M. Ismail ◽  
B. G. Mohammed ◽  
M. A. Dilala ◽  
Hussaini I ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
Boko Haram ◽  
The People ◽  
Displaced People ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study was conducted between the months of November-December 2018 to assess the impacts of Boko Haram insurgency on agricultural activities in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe state, Nigeria. Six towns namely Buni Yadi, Gujba, Goniri, Katarko, Mutai and Wagir formed the study locations. These towns were the major agricultural strongholds of the Local Government. The study considered impacts of the insurgency on farming after the return of residents to these towns after almost two years of exile in other places as a result of displacement by the militants’ activities (2016-2018). Descriptive Survey design involving mixed methods was used in which a total of 394 respondents participated. Closed-ended questionnaire and Structured Interview methods were the instruments of data collection. Results on the respondents’ demographic characteristics indicated that the majority of the people were married young men within the age group of 26-35 years. Bulk of them was crop farmers (40.1%) and those engaged in handy works such as carpentry and trading (31.2%). More than 50% of the respondents did not possess any formal western education. Results also indicated that, at first (2012-2016) Boko Haram insurgency had really had a toll on all normal human activities in the area including farming to the extent that crop and animal production virtually came to a standstill and many farmers went into exile for a period of two years (2014-2016). But with the restoration of relative peace in 2016 as a result of which many of the displaced people returned to these towns, agricultural activities especially crop production gradually picked up which led to a good bumper harvest in 2018. However, many returnees still depend on food aids being distributed by a number of Non-Governmental Organisations. Besides, crop trading has been found to have improved greatly. Unfortunately, impacts of the insurgency on livestock production are still felt across the Local Government Area as many livestock farmers have completely relocated to other places considered safer to graze their animals which led to a significant decrease in the number of animals especially cattle in these areas. Thus, it was concluded that, with decisive developmental projects and concrete insurgency combatting efforts, all agricultural activities can be fully revived in these areas and the recent threat to food security can be addressed. It was further recommended that governments at all level should be more proactive in combatting insurgency in these areas and beyond and provide the basic infrastructural requirements required by the people in order to encourage them to go back to farm so that agricultural activities can get back to track as usual.

Impact of microcredit program on poverty reduction among rural households in Saki East Local Government area of Oyo State, Nigeria

1970 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 314
Author(s):  
Abdul Majeed Yaqoob ◽  
Wasiu Akintunde Yusuf ◽  
Sulaiman Adesina Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Poor People ◽  
External Shocks ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Matching Techniques

It is widely acknowledged that access to financial services plays a critical role in helping poor people strengthen their economic potentials, increase their asset base and diminish their vulnerabilities to external shocks. However, poor people have very limited access to financial services provided by the formal financial institutions due to the procedures outlined for accessing such loans. In recent time, Microcredit has received global attention owing to its claim in alleviating poverty. This study investigates the impact of microcredit program on poverty reduction among rural households in Saki East Local Government area of Oyo State using logit model and propensity score matching techniques to prove the impact. Findings revealed a negative, non-significant impact of microcredit on poverty reduction among rural households. Therefore, it is recommended that microcredit program should be implemented along with other poverty alleviation strategies.

scholarly journals The Impact of the Second National Fadama Development Project on Poverty Reduction in the Geidam Local Government of Yobe State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-44
Author(s):  
Bhola Khan
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Careful Analysis ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Land Preparation ◽  
The People ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Farm Inputs

Purpose: The study was conducted to examine the economic impact of the National Fadama-II Development Project (NFDP-II) on poverty reduction and food security among farmers in Geidam local government of Yobe State, Nigeria. Approach/Methodology/Design: Four communities were identified and selected through random sampling. These four are the farmers of the cultivated crops like rice, millet, maize, vegetables and okra. And interview and a closed-ended questionnaire were administered to a total of one hundred respondents. For the analysis of this study, a descriptive statistic like frequency and simple percentage were used. Findings: After careful evaluation of collected data, it is found out that the majority of the farmers (78.9%) were male and their mean age was 44 years. Out of 95 respondents, 75 (78.9%) were associated with the Fadama and the remaining 20 (21%) have no association with the project. The results of the study revealed that the project has a positive impact on poverty reduction. The result of the study further revealed that all the Fadama-II farmers share similar opinion on the ten identified constraints. These constraints were grouped under three main categories: technical problems, institutional problems, and economic problems. Practical Implications: This study provides strong suggestion to create more awareness about the programme among the people so that they may come forward to participate actively in it. It enhances their income level and they may be able to utilize it for the betterment of their lives. Originality/value: After the careful analysis of the collected data, it can be concluded that the success of Fadama project is dependent upon the provision of the credit facilities for land preparation to farmers, the supply of subsidized farm inputs and farmers’ training by the Fadama facilitators.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 and associated lockdown on livestock and poultry sector in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 121-128
Author(s):  
C. O. Akure ◽  
P. A. Vantsawa ◽  
S. O. Balogun ◽  
S. Omodona ◽  
U. U. Emeghara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Collecte De Données ◽  
Poultry Farmers ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated lockdown for a long period have created a significant adverse impact on different sectors, including that of the agriculture and other allied sub- sectors in Nigeria. The present research was aimed at depicting the impact of this pandemic and the lock down on the poultry sectors in the Nigeria, which has been one of the fastest growing sectors in recent years. Inadequacy of country-wide information has been a major problem for having a thorough understanding of the impact onthe prolonged lockdown on different sub-sectors of livestock and poultry. In the present case, an in-depth, analysis of the subject has been made through the collation of primary data. The paper highlights various dimensions of the impacts, namely, reduction in the demand of different commodities, wastage of the produce due to the closure of transport and market chains, distress sale of the produce, and labour shortage and recommendations for revival strategies. The present impact study although gives a picture about the overall scenario in faggae local government area, a systematic study through the collection of primary data from all over the country is suggested, which will provide a holistic view of the impact on each of the sub-sectors and the associated value chains. The vast majority of poultry farmers in the world including Nigeria were adversely affected with the covid-19 pandemic, as a result of the deadly effect of the pandemic which brought about the enforcement of lockdown in order to cub the effect of the spread of this virus. This study examined the impact of covid-19 on the poultry production in faegea local government area of kano state. Primary data were used for the study. A multi stage sampling technique was used to select two hundred poultry farmers. Descriptive statistics and likert scale were used to achieve the stated objectives. The socio – economic characteristics indicate that the respondents have a mean age of 29 years with 58% aged between 21-30 years. About sixty- eight (68%) of the respondents were males, 74% were married while the total % of people with primary, secondary and tertiary education were about 98%. An average household had about five persons in the study area.     La pandémie COVID-19 et le confinement associé pendant une longue période ont créé un impact négatif significatif sur différents secteurs, y compris celui de l'agriculture et d'autres sous-secteurs connexes au Nigeria. La présente recherche visait à décrire l'impact de cette pandémie et du verrouillage sur les secteurs de la volaille au Nigéria, qui a été l'un des secteurs à la croissance la plus rapide ces dernières années. L'insuffisance des informations à l'échelle du pays a été un problème majeur pour avoir une compréhension approfondie de l'impact du confinement prolongé sur les différents sous-secteurs de l'élevage et de la volaille. Dans le cas présent, une analyse approfondie du sujet a été effectuée à travers la collecte de données primaires. Le document met en évidence diverses dimensions des impacts, à savoir la réduction de la demande de différents produits, le gaspillage des produits en raison de la fermeture des chaînes de transport et de marché, la vente de détresse des produits, la pénurie de main-d'œuvre et des recommandations pour des stratégies de relance. Bien que la présente étude d'impact donne une image du scénario global dans la zone de gouvernement local de faggae, une étude systématique à travers la collecte de données primaires de tout le pays est suggérée, ce qui fournira une vue holistique de l'impact sur chacun des sous- secteurs et les chaînes de valeur associées. La grande majorité des éleveurs de volailles dans le monde, y compris le Nigéria, a été affectée négativement par la pandémie de covid-19, en raison de l'effet mortel de la pandémie qui a entraîné l'application du confinement afin de réduire l'effet de la propagation de ce virus. . Cette étude a examiné l'impact du covid-19 sur la production de volaille dans la région du gouvernement local de Faegea, dans l'État de Kano. Les données primaires ont été utilisées pour l'étude. Une technique d'échantillonnage à plusieurs degrés a été utilisée pour sélectionner deux cents éleveurs de volaille. Des statistiques descriptives et une échelle de likert ont été utilisées pour atteindre les objectifs énoncés. Les caractéristiques socio - économiques indiquent que les répondants ont un âge moyen de 29 ans avec 58% entre 21 et 30 ans. Environ soixante-huit (68%) des répondants étaient des hommes, 74% étaient mariés, tandis que le pourcentage total de personnes ayant une éducation primaire, secondaire et supérieure était d'environ 98%. Un ménage moyen comptait environ cinq personnes dans la zone d'étude.

An Exploratory Study of Perceived Economic Viability of Islamic Banking in Gombe Local Government Area, Gombe State, Nigeria

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (08) ◽  
pp. 41-55
Author(s):  
Fada, Kodun Abiah
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Foreign Investment ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Economic Viability ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
The People

The paper set out to ascertain the viewpoints of the people of Gombe L.G.A. to review their perceptions of the economic viability of Islamic banking. The paper presents primary data collected through the use of questionnaire involving a sample of 134 respondents. The survey employs an exploratory factor analysis to examine what the respondents perceive to be the economic viability of Islamic banking in the local government area. The survey confirms that the advent of Islamic banking in the area will bring about economic benefits as it will serve as a means for financial inclusion for the financially excluded and will also serve as a potential vehicle for fund mobilization, create more employment opportunities and encourage foreign investment especially from the Middle East amongst others. However, the paper suggests that in order to actualize these economic benefits, the central bank and other relevant stakeholders including licensed Islamic banks must do enough in the area of creating awareness of Islamic banking and its relevance to the people.

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.

scholarly journals Agent Banking And Poverty Reduction In Benue State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 213-229
Author(s):  
David Terfa Akighir ◽  
T. Jacob Tyagher ◽  
Aaron Ateata
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
The State ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Logit Regression Model ◽  
The Impact

The study investigated the impact of agent banking on poverty reduction in Benue State, Nigeria. The study is hinged on the agency theory, risk management theory, the regulatory dialectic theory and the basic needs theory. Focusing on the agent banking activities of the First bank PLC, the study used the Taro Yammene’s formula to select 199 agents for investigation. Questionnaire was used for data collection but only 185 copies of the questionnaire were retrieved for analysis. The study employed descriptive tools such as tables and percentages and paired t-test as well as Foster, Greer and Thornbecke (FGT) index. Also, a logit regression model was employed to ascertain whether or not agent bank has the probability of reducing poverty in Benue State. The study found that engaging in agent banking has the probability of reducing poverty in Benue State which is typically an agrarian state with high poverty incidence among highly unbanked population. Agent banking in this unbanked State where only 11 local government areas out of 23 local government areas have the presence of banks has the potential of increasing financial inclusion and enhancing financial literacy. With the presence of agent banking in the state, it will enhance business sustainability and facilitate financial transactions. These will increase economic activities and increase employments and reduce poverty. Given the potentials of agent banking for socio-economic development in the state, it is recommended that financial literacy awareness should be created so that rural population who have long lived unbanked to accept banking services via the agent banking. Also, banks operating in the state should leverage on the opportunity of agent banking to penetrate the rural population with a view to achieving financial inclusion in line with the CBN’s revived National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) which places implementation focus on women, rural areas, youth, Northern Nigeria and MSMEs to achieve 95% financial inclusion rate by 2024.

scholarly journals Impact of Marine Ecosystem Disturbances on Sources of Income in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ettemfon Silas Udom ◽  
Iniodu Ukpong ◽  
Inibehe Ukpong ◽  
Anietie Udom
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Acid Rain ◽  
Oil Pollution ◽  
Marine Ecosystem ◽  
Coastal Flooding ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Environmental Disturbances ◽  
The People ◽  
The Impact

This research investigated the impact of marine ecosystem disturbances on the sources of income of the people in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The main objective was to determine the influence of environmental disturbances on the sources of income of people in the oil producing coastal areas of Ibeno. The study took a period of two years and involved collection of water samples from twelve locations in six coastal communities in Ibeno for laboratory analysis, and administration of 410 questionnaires out of which 400 were used to extract data on sources of income (occupation) and environmental disturbances. Multiple regression analysis and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were employed to determine the relationship between sources of income (Y) and environmental disturbances (Xs). In the final analysis, the water physiochemical property test shows a relatively normal nutrients loading in the area but act in synergy with others in impacting on the environment. Seven elements of environmental disturbances were identified; erosion, acid-rain, deforestation, tidal actions, oil pollution, coastal flooding and rise in sea level. The study equally revealed that fishing was the major source of income of the coastal people and was mostly affected. In the regression analysis, the environmental disturbances and the sources of income (occupation) relate significantly at 0.5% probability test. The study concluded that the synergic effect of acid-rain due to oil activities, run-off sediments deposited in the river, direct and accidental discharge of crude into the river, coastal flooding/tidal actions that spread the pollutants along the coast and mangrove removal, destroyed fishes, reduced catch and cause serious decline in the income base of the people in Ibeno. Thus, it is important to promote environmental protection, conservation and sustainable harvesting to remedy the situation.

People-centred management for improving construction workers' productivity in Zimbabwe

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 350-368
Author(s):  
Tirivavi Moyo ◽  
Gerrit Crafford ◽  
Fidelis Emuze
Keyword(s):  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
The People ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Concern ◽  
The Impact

PurposeWhile operational factors reduce construction workers' productivity in Zimbabwe, the impact of the people-centred management aspects has not been empirically interrogated as a remedy. This article reports on a study that sought to determine significant people-centred management aspects that lead to improved labour productivity and assesses the existence of statistically significant differences due to the demographic variables of respondents. Demographic-specific strategies that enhance construction “workers” productivity were revealed.Design/methodology/approachThe survey research design using a self-administered questionnaire was deployed to collect the primary data. The design followed a positivist paradigm to evaluate objectively how people-centred management affects construction workers' productivity. The statistical data were descriptively and inferentially analysed.FindingsPeople-centred management was determined to be significant in improving construction workers' productivity, with the most significant aspect being the building of employee confidence in related approaches. Designations and educational levels mostly indicated a statistically significant difference in several aspects that included the adoption of a functional reward culture for workers and training on people-centred principles. Training on-site management and construction workers in people-centred management and its application are crucial to improving construction workers' productivity.Research limitations/implicationsConstruction companies should drastically improve their concern for people while they sustain a high concern for production within their construction sites. Although several factors affect construction workers' productivity, this study determined that management-related factors and people-centred management were significant towards influencing low productivity in Zimbabwe.Originality/valueThe study determined people-centred management and demographic-specific interventions as being able to improve construction workers' productivity in Zimbabwe.

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