ABSTRACT
In this five chapter research work, an exposé is carried out on the role of cooperative societies in ensuring the success of the FADAMA III project. Chapter one presents an introduction to the research while chapter two consists of a review of related literatures, in which subject matters such as the scope, benefits and implementation arrangement of FADAMA III as well as the importance, problems of cooperative societies and their possible solutions are identified. Chapter three and four consist of the research design and methodology as well as the data analysis and interpretation while chapter five consist of the summary of findings, recommendation and conclusion. Based on the research, it will be observed that the success of the FADAMA III basically depends on the progress of the FUGs and FCAs which are registered Fadama cooperatives, however these cooperatives are still faced with some challenges such as poor awareness, low level of education and poverty level of the members. There is therefore need for more public awareness about the benefits of the FADAMA III project especially in the rural areas. There is also need for a slash down in the members’ counterpart contribution especially for the newly registered FUGs and FCAs particularly in the area of input support.
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
ADP - Agricultural Development Programme
ADPEC - Agricultural Development Project Executive
Committee
ARCN - Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
ASAs - Advisory Services Activities
CBO - Community Based Organization
FADPEC - Federal Agricultural Development Project
Executive Committee
FCA - Fadama Community Association
FCT - Federal Capital Territory
FMAWR - Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water
Resources
FUG - Fadama User Group
IDA - International Development Association
LDP - Local Development Plan
LFD - Local Fadama Desk
LFDC - Local Fadama Development Committee
LFDO - Local Fadama Desk Office
LGA - Local Government Area
NFCO - National Fadama Coordination Office
NFDP - National Fadama Development Project
NFRA - National Food Reserve Agency
NFTC - National Fadama Technical Committee
NGO - Non-Governmental Organization
PAD - Project Appraisal Document
PDO - Project Development Organization
PEC - Programme Evaluation Committee
PFMU - Project Financial Management Unit
PIM - Project Implementation Manual
SFCO - State Fadama Coordination Office
SFTC - State Fadama Technical Committee
SMANR - State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural
Resources
TABLE OF CONTENT
Cover page i
Title page ii
Approval page iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Abstract vii
List of abbreviations and acronyms viii
Table of Content
Chapter One:
Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of Problem 4
1.3 Objective of the Study 7
1.4 Research Questions 8
1.5 Research Hypothesis 9
1.6 Significance of the Study 9
1.7 Scope and Delimitations of the Study 10
1.8 Definition of Terms 12
Chapter Two:
Literature Review
2.1 History and Origin of the Project 14
2.2 Objectives and Performance Indicators of the Project 16
2.3 Scope and Beneficiaries of the Project 19
2.4 Funding and Components of the Project 20
2.5 Project Implementation Arrangements 33
2.6 Benefits of the FADAMA III Programme 49
2.7 Cooperative Effects and Community Development 51
2.8 Problems of Cooperative Enterprises in Nigeria 58
2.9 Prospects of Cooperative Societies in Nigeria 65
Chapter Three:
Research Design and Methodology
3.1 Research Design 70
3.2 Area of Study 72
3.3 Population of Study 72
3.4 Sampling and Sampling Procedure 73
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection 76
3.6 Validation of the Instrument 78
3.7 Reliability of the Instrument 78
3.8 Method of Data Collection 79
3.9 Method of Data Analysis 80
References
Chapter Four:
Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Presentation Analysis 82
4.2 Test of Hypothesis 92
4.3 Summary of Findings 104
Chapter Five:
Summary of Findings, Recommendation and Conclusion
5.1 Summary of Findings 105
5.2 Recommendations 109
5.3 Conclusion 112
5.4 Areas for Further Research 114
Bibliography
Appendix