The Impact of Cassava Production on Employment and Poverty Reduction

ISBN-13: 9783659283291 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 72 str.

Gabriel Okoh

Opis

The problem of poverty and unemployment remains one of the major challenges of many countries of the world especially developing countries at this 21st century. In view of this, the study examined the relationship between cassava production, employment generation and poverty reduction in Nigeria with particular reference to cassava production in Okpokwu. Using descriptive approach from primary data obtained through Focused Group Discussions, questionnaires, personal observations and an in depth interviews, the relationship between cassava production, employment generation and poverty reduction were established. The chi-square technique was used to test the result at 5% level of significance. The result clearly showed that there is a positive relationship between cassava production, employment generation and poverty reduction in Okpokwu. This implies that enhanced cassava production can be used to generate employment and reduce poverty through its various enterprises.

O autorze

Mr. Okoh Gabriel is from Ajide Ekeh, Edumoga, Okpokwu L.G.A of Benue State, Nigeria. He attended Ekenobi High School from 2000 to 2006 where obtained his S.S.C.E. He proceeded to Benue State University, Makurdi where he graduated with B.Sc(Hons) in Economics in 2011. He is currently doing his National Youth Service in Ekiti State, Nigeria.3.