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
1.8Definition of terms10
4.1.1Occupation/Description of respondents45
4.1.2Educational Level of respondents46
4.1.3The meaning of small scale industry47
4.1.4Response showing whether small scale
industry is relevant in Awgu Local Government48
4.1.5Possible benefits of small scale industry49
4.1.6Response showing whether Awgu
Local Government can effectively develop
without small scale industries50
4.1.7Effective of small scale industries on
government revenue.51
4.1.8Problems small scale can help to check52
4.1.9Possible amenities small scale industries
can attract53
4.2.0Type of small scale industries needed54
4.2.1Should rural development be the basis for
national development55
4.2.2 Other benefits of small scale industries56
4.2.3 Response showing whether small scale
industries will be of great help to the people
of Awgu Local government57
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Pagei
Approval Pageii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
List of Tables viii
Table of Contentx
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1Background of the study1
1.2Statement of the problem4
1.3Purpose of the study5
1.4Research question6
1.5Research hypothesis7
1.6Significance of the study7
1.7Scope of the study9
1.8Limitation of the study9
1.9Definition of terms10
References12
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1Historical development of Awgu Local Government14
2.2Pre-Independence historical development of small scale industries15
2.3Operational definition of the term small scale Business20
2.4The role and need of small scale industries in Awgu Local Government24
2.5Classifications of small scale industries26
2.6Government roles in promoting small scale Industries27
2.7The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) as a guide towards enhancing small scale industries in Nigeria.
2.8Small – scale industries existing in Awgu L.G.A35
References36
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1Research design38
3.2Area of study38
3.3Population of the study38
3.4Sample and sampling procedures39
3.5Instrument of data collection40
3.6Validation of the instrument41
3.7Reliability of instrument41
3.8Method of data collection42
3.9Method of data analysis43
References44
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION ANALYSIS
4.1Presentation analysis45
CHAPTER FIVE
FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATION, AND CONCLUSION
5.1Discussion of result59
5.2Conclusion62
5.3Recommendations64
Bibliography66
Appendix69
Questionnaire70