ABSTRACT
This research work was on Analysis of the contributions of Small Scale Industries in Awgu Local Government Area. The study scrutinized the contributions of small scale industries and the role it played in Awgu Local Government Area. The study examined government policies and the role of financial institution in the development of small scale business. The study also discussed the needs for development of small scale industry in the nation’s economy, it further identified the task facing small scale businesses establishment and operation of their business. The researcher engaged both primary and secondary information for the project. Questionnaires and direct interview were carried out, also related literature text books, magazines, newspapers, journals, internet articles etc were reviewed and analyzed for or the project. Data collected were presented and analysed using tabular presentation and percentages. Based on the data analysis, the researcher was able to make the following findings: That small scale industries will make invaluable contributions to the growth and development in Awgu Local Government. That small scale industries will help to reduce if not eradicate the problem of movement of people from rural to urban cities.
That the establishment of small scale industries will significantly broaden the revenue base of the government and it will enable the government to provide basic amenities for the people. Based on the findings the researcher recommended that: There is need for the establishment of small scale industries in Awgu Local Government because it will bring growth and development to the people. Small scale industries will also generate employment, improve standard of living and bring peace and progress among the communities. For government revenue to increase, business and workers should pay tax for it will enable the government provide social amenities for the people. It was therefore concluded that small scale industries are very relevant and needed in Awgu Local Government Area.
LIST OF TABLES
1.8 Definition of terms 10
4.1.1 Occupation/Description of respondents 45
4.1.2 Educational Level of respondents 46
4.1.3 The meaning of small scale industry 47
4.1.4 Response showing whether small scale
industry is relevant in Awgu Local Government 48
4.1.5 Possible benefits of small scale industry 49
4.1.6 Response showing whether Awgu
Local Government can effectively develop
without small scale industries 50
4.1.7 Effective of small scale industries on
government revenue. 51
4.1.8 Problems small scale can help to check 52
4.1.9 Possible amenities small scale industries
can attract 53
4.2.0 Type of small scale industries needed 54
4.2.1 Should rural development be the basis for
national development 55
4.2.2 Other benefits of small scale industries 56
4.2.3 Response showing whether small scale
industries will be of great help to the people
of Awgu Local government 57
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Approval Page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
List of Tables viii
Table of Content x
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the problem 4
1.3 Purpose of the study 5
1.4 Research question 6
1.5 Research hypothesis 7
1.6 Significance of the study 7
1.7 Scope of the study 9
1.8 Limitation of the study 9
1.9 Definition of terms 10
References 12
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Historical development of Awgu Local Government 14
2.2 Pre-Independence historical development of small scale industries 15
2.3 Operational definition of the term small scale Business 20
2.4 The role and need of small scale industries in Awgu Local Government 24
2.5 Classifications of small scale industries 26
2.6 Government roles in promoting small scale Industries 27
2.7 The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) as a guide towards enhancing small scale industries in Nigeria.
2.8 Small – scale industries existing in Awgu L.G.A 35
References 36
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research design 38
3.2 Area of study 38
3.3 Population of the study 38
3.4 Sample and sampling procedures 39
3.5 Instrument of data collection 40
3.6 Validation of the instrument 41
3.7 Reliability of instrument 41
3.8 Method of data collection 42
3.9 Method of data analysis 43
References 44
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION ANALYSIS
4.1 Presentation analysis 45
CHAPTER FIVE
FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATION, AND CONCLUSION
5.1 Discussion of result 59
5.2 Conclusion 62
5.3 Recommendations 64
Bibliography 66
Appendix 69
Questionnaire 70