The farmer-based small-farm schemes of the Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority, Southwestern Nigeria

Areola, Olusegun; Faniran, Adetoye; Akintola, Olufemi

doi:10.1016/0308-521x(85)90006-x

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“…The above findings, to a very significant extent, are in agreement with the needs and aspirations of rural dwellers in other parts of Nigeria (Oyebande 1977;Areola et al 1985;Onibokun et al 1988). The problems are generally similar; therefore, the goals of government development planning must be the same no matter the part of the country under consideration, although the strategies for achieving these goals may differ from place to place.…”

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Regional Development Needs and Large-Scale Irrigation Projects in Nigeria: A Case Study

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1995

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This paper takes a critical look at the main human problems and issues involved in high technology irrigation farming communities in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of Nigeria. Findings of the study provide ample evidence of rural neglect and low level of satisfaction with the irrigation experience. The harsh eco climatic conditions and degradation of the environment account largely for the weight attached to environmental problems. The results of the study also show that water development projects need to consider issues broader in scope than as conceived at the moment. Finally, water resources projects should be subjected to environmental and socio-economic impact assessment. This and other suggestions made should eliminate observed community problems and non-satisfaction with irrigation projects.

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