Abstract

This study examined the problems associated with poverty alleviation programme in Nigeria. It also look at the prospect of these programmes in Nigeria using Kogi State as a case study. From the stud it was discovered that most poverty alleviation programmes in Nigeria are good but the problem lies with the implementation of the policies. In carrying out this study data were sourced from both the primary and the secondary sources. In primary source questionnaire was drawn and distributed to randomly selected members of the public and other sources, the secondary sources existing interfere on the subject matter was reviewed. The study among other recommendations, recommended that government should constitute people from selected rural areas to form poverty alleviation agencies, to design programmes and project that will have direct benefit on the ruralist.            

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Title Page

Approval Page

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Abstract

Table of Contents

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Statement of the Problems

1.2 Objectives of the Study

1.3 Significance of the Study

1.4 Scope of the Study

1.5 Limitations of the Study

1.6 Study Questions

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature Review

2.1 Why Poverty in Nigeria

2.2 The Role of Government In Poverty Reduction or Aggravation

2.3 Poverty Alleviation Agencies

2.4 Kogi State Agency for Poverty Reduction (KSAPR)

2.5 National Directorate of Employment (NDE)

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 Research Methodology

3.1 Source of Data Collection

3.2 Population Techniques

3.3 Sampling Techniques

3.4 Instrument of Data Collection

3.5 Method of Data Analysis

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 Data Presentation, Analysis and Findings

4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis

4.2 Finding

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

5.1 Summary

5.2 Conclusion

5.3 Recommendations

Bibliography