Perception of Maize Processors Towards Utilization of Maize Value Addition Techniques: Implications for Rural Entrepreneurship Development – A Study in Nigeria

Alabi, Dorcas Lola; Akintola, Olufemi; Famakinwa, Michael

doi:10.4038/jas.v13i2.8338

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“…The implication of the findings is that majority of the rural households in the study area have moderate size as against what used to be obtainable traditionally in most rural areas in Africa where parents with large household size use their children as cheap source of labour for their livelihood activities. This is similar to the findings of who reported that majority of rural community dwellers had a mean household size of 5 members (Alabi et al, 2018). Evidence from Table 1 also show that majority (86.5%) of the respondents were members of social organization while 13.5 percent did not belong to any social organization.…”

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confidence: 88%

Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Livelihood of Rural Community Dwellers in Nigeria

Famakinwa,

Lola Alabi,

Aribifo

et al. 2023

Socio. econ. pol. stud.

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The study assessed the effects of covid-19 pandemic on the livelihood of the rural community dwellers in Edo State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 156 respondents. Structured interview schedule was used to collect data from the respondents which were subjected to descriptive and inferential analyses. The results revealed that the mean age of the respondents was 47.5 ± 16 years, about 61 percent of the respondents were males and majority (86.5%) had formal education with a mean annual income of N1233846.15. Majority engaged in multiple livelihood activities with arable farming (58.3%), agromarketing (34%) and petty trading (37.4%) taking the lead. Cash at hand (87.1%), access to land (76.9%), skill acquisition centre (86.7%), possession of mobile phones (90.1%), and access to markets (98.1%) were major livelihood assets of the respondents. Many (53.7%) of the respondents had indifferent perception towards Covid-19 pandemic while majority (64 %) indicated that the effects of Covid-19 pandemic on their livelihoods was low. Income, years of education and perception about covid-19 pandemic were significantly correlated with the effects of covid-19 pandemic on respondents’ livelihoods. The study concluded that Covid-19 pandemic did not seriously affect livelihoods of rural dwellers in the study area.

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confidence: 88%

Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Livelihood of Rural Community Dwellers in Nigeria

Famakinwa,

Lola Alabi,

Aribifo

et al. 2023

Socio. econ. pol. stud.

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“…In the sampled population, 76% of agripreneurs were using any type of labor they could obtain and afford. Most of them (70%) use family labour as a mean to cut down the excessive cost of production (Alabi et al, 2018). Though, the sample was biased towards female entrepreneurs, participation of female family labour (77%) and use of female labour hours ( 281 12 to 18 years 12 More than 18 years 2 significantly higher than participation of male family labour (33%) and use of male labour hours (119 hours) (Table 2).…”

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Indexing Entrepreneurial Success of Floricultural Small Enterprises: Evidence From Sri Lanka

Kiriveldeniya

Sivashankar

Elapata

et al. 2020

AGRISE

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Commercialized agriculture shows better avenues in diversifying the rural livelihoods. Floriculture industry is an avenue to initiate successful small scale enterprises in a conducive environment. This paper explores the aspects in small scale floriculture industry to adapt strategies in rural development through indexing the success of floriculture small enterprises under eight dimensions. Both interviewer administrated questionnaire and in-depth interviews with key respondents were adapted in data collection. Findings indicate that the average entrepreneurial success index of the sample is 0.57, meaning the average success level and 38% were very successful. Diversification (0.78), profitability (0.68), social recognition (0.61) are the dimensions that have the highest mean values and quality of supply or service (0.56), customer satisfaction (0.45) and employee satisfaction (0.27) had lower mean values. Middle age (34%) and women (64%) entrepreneurs' engagement in the industry was high. Time spent on the enterprise and labour usage depends on whether the business is their primary or secondary income activity. Floriculture small scale enterprises have been identified as a good income avenue for middle aged women in rural areas. However, rural development strategies need to address the requirement of how to develop the management skills of rural entrepreneurs as well for the sustainability of their enterprises.

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Soil Properties and Carbon Sequestration Using Biochar and Compost on an Alfisol in Southwest Nigeria

Aina

Saliu

Adewole

2023

Green Energy and Technology

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Perception of Maize Processors Towards Utilization of Maize Value Addition Techniques: Implications for Rural Entrepreneurship Development – A Study in Nigeria

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Cited by 3 publications

References 12 publications

Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Livelihood of Rural Community Dwellers in Nigeria

Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Livelihood of Rural Community Dwellers in Nigeria

Indexing Entrepreneurial Success of Floricultural Small Enterprises: Evidence From Sri Lanka

Soil Properties and Carbon Sequestration Using Biochar and Compost on an Alfisol in Southwest Nigeria

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