Rural Women’s Economic Contribution towards Community Development in Rural Communities of Kano State, Nigeria

Abdullahi, Fatima Gambo; Ghani, Norizan Abdul; Dalhatu, Shehu

doi:10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n6s4p250

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“…Among the respondents, only 33.8% were household heads, with others such as wives (63%), children (24%), parents (4.8%) and siblings (8.2%) to the household heads (Table 2). Most of the women (wives) contributed jointly with their husbands for the household upkeep [12].…”

Section: Family Status and Marital Statusmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Blocking this major source of income for people in a locality would adversely affect the economy of that locality as majority were into basket making. Consequently, rural workers contribute to the community's development through their products [12]. Hence, this would not only affect the basket makers but also other people indirectly benefiting from the enterprise.…”

Section: Dwindling Economy Of the Townmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Potential socio-economic impact of replacing traditional woven baskets with reusable plastic crates on livelihoods of basket makers in Southeast Nigeria

Babarinsa¹,

Okoruwa²,

Babarinsa³

2022

AJFAND

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In Nigeria, packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables especially tomatoes is mostly done using traditional woven baskets from palm fronds. There is a belief that the introduction of reusable plastic crates (RPC) may take away the source of livelihood of basket makers and sellers who are majorly domiciled in the southeastern zone of Nigeria. The study assessed the potential socio-economic impact of replacing baskets with plastic crates for fresh tomato transportation on the livelihoods of basket makers in southeast Nigeria. Primary data were collected using structured questionnaires. Overall, 430 basket makers were drawn from 16 basket production villages in Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi and Enugu states of the southeast. The primary source of income for the majority of the respondents (90.6%) was basket making, with other sources of income being mostly trading (21.3%) and farming (18.6%). About 28.9% of the respondents' income was between N11,000 and N20,000, while 34.7% were earning less thanN10,00 and 36.4% earning above N20,000. As many as 76.7% were willing to diversify into other businesses, particularly trading (37.3%), provision selling (16%) and skilled work (10.6%). The major challenges identified in diversifying were shortage of capital (96.3%) and a lack of prerequisite skills (3.7%). These challenges could be resolved by government intervention (47.8%), provision of financial aid, (39.2%); new jobs (2.2%) and loans (3.2%). Alternative income-generating activities include opening a provision store, food selling, rearing of animals/animal husbandry, trading in automobile spare parts, fruit selling, meat selling, bakery and confectionary. The perceived impacts of replacing baskets with RPCs were joblessness, increased poverty, crime and prostitution, rural urban drift and a dwindling economy. It is thus recommended that plastic crate introduction should be gradual and systematic and basket makers should be properly sensitized and informed. Government and non-governmental organizations should assist basket makers in mitigating the potential impact of replacing baskets with RPCs. Key words: Socio-economic impact, socio-economic characteristics, basket makers, livelihood activities, southeast Nigeria

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Section: Family Status and Marital Statusmentioning

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Section: Dwindling Economy Of the Townmentioning

confidence: 99%

Potential socio-economic impact of replacing traditional woven baskets with reusable plastic crates on livelihoods of basket makers in Southeast Nigeria

Babarinsa¹,

Okoruwa²,

Babarinsa³

2022

AJFAND

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“…In 2018, the work force involvement rate of women was 48%, in contrast with that of men, which was 75% in the matching year [43]. This situation is more common in rural areas of Nigeria, where more than 50% of Nigerian women reside [44]. Despite the gender-based employment marginalisation faced by women in many regions of the world, studies show that women contribute immensely to households' resources accessibility.…”

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Gender and Other Vulnerabilities to Water–Energy Accessibility in Rural Households of Katsina State, Northern Nigeria

Yahaya

Scholz

2022

Sustainability

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Water and energy are essential resources for all people. However, despite the availability of sufficient water and energy resources, men and women continue to be subject to unequal rights to both water and energy in terms of access, allocation, gathering, and quality of resources. Socio-economic parameters, which include gender, income, and location, are determinant factors of water and cooking energy accessibility in this study. The research aims to assess the accessibility of water and cooking fuels across female-headed households, and evaluate particular vulnerabilities and challenges faced by women and children in rural areas of Katsina State in circumstances of water and energy insecurities. A study involving a questionnaire covering 550 rural households across 11 areas in Katsina State, north-western Nigeria, was conducted. A Pearson product correlation analysis was performed to measure the strength of association between the respondents educational level and income. A chi-square test of independence was carried out to measure the degree of dependence of the households’ resources accessibility. The authors assessed the disproportionate threats and health risks linked to fetching water and gathering of fuel resources. The research findings indicate that water and energy uncertainty among women in rural households is due to unequal responsibilities associated with water- and energy-related household duties that are potentially linked to disadvantages for females, including violence, security threats, diseases, and disempowerment. To address these challenges, water and energy interventions, and important pathways for beneficial change, are proposed for rural regions in sub-Saharan Africa. This should lead to more gender equity associated with water and energy.

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“…The agricultural sector has continued to empower Nigerian women, especially in the area of marketing and processing of produce such as melon. More than half of Nigerian women live in rural areas and work in agriculture (Abdullahi et al, 2015). Women do not only play a major role in agricultural production but also play a vital role in post-harvest activities in developing countries, including Nigeria.…”

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Profitability of Melon Processing Among Women In Enugu State, Nigeria

Mukaila

OBETTA

OGBU

2022

Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi

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The processing of melon is a means of livelihood in Nigeria, especially among rural women. Its role cannot be overemphasised in the life of rural women who are vulnerable to poverty and food insecurity. Despite the vital role of melon processing on women’s livelihoods, little has been done on its economic potential. This study, therefore, analysed the economics and drivers of profit level of melon processing among women processors in Enugu state, Nigeria. A four-stage sampling technique was used to select a sample of 150 respondents. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, gross margin, logistic and multiple regressions. The results revealed that the majority of melon processors were married, adult, well experienced and had melon processing as their major occupation. Marital status, household size, cooperative memberships, income from melon processing and price of processed melon were the positive factors influencing melon processing while educational qualification negatively influenced it. Women melon processors had a net profit of N18,163.72 (US $47.68) per 50kg melon processed, return on capital invested of 0.39 and an operating ratio of 0.69. Thus, melon processing among the women was a profitable enterprise. The profitability of melon processing was influenced positively by market access, major occupation, price of processed melon and marital status but negatively influenced by the cost of processing and transportation cost. The study recommends government intervention by providing conducive and accessible markets, subsidising shelling machines and transportation cost to reduce the cost of processing which will, in turn, enhance the profitability of melon processing.

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Rural Women’s Economic Contribution towards Community Development in Rural Communities of Kano State, Nigeria

Abstract: The study aims to identify the economic activities of rural women and to examine the contributions they made to community development through their involvement in economic and developmental activities.

Cited by 3 publications

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Potential socio-economic impact of replacing traditional woven baskets with reusable plastic crates on livelihoods of basket makers in Southeast Nigeria

Potential socio-economic impact of replacing traditional woven baskets with reusable plastic crates on livelihoods of basket makers in Southeast Nigeria

Gender and Other Vulnerabilities to Water–Energy Accessibility in Rural Households of Katsina State, Northern Nigeria

Profitability of Melon Processing Among Women In Enugu State, Nigeria

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