Women NGOs and rural women empowerment activities in the Niger Delta, Nigeria |
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Authors: | Iniobong Aniefiok Akpabio |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Uyo, P.M.B. 1017 Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria |
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Abstract: | The study attempted to document beneficiaries’ perceptions on the contributions of Women NGOs (WNGOs) to the socio-economic
empowerment of rural women in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study included: an assessment of WNGOs
contributions to improvements’ in beneficiaries’ socio-economic activities and constraints affecting beneficiaries’ participation
in WNGOs activities. An attempt was also made to determine the existence of a significant relationship between the pre and
post-participation income of WNGOs beneficiaries. A sample size of 240 respondents from 48 Local Women Groups (LWGs), which
are affiliated to three active WNGOs in four states of the Niger Delta were utilized for the study. Findings revealed that
WNGOs cater for a broad spectrum of rural women. WNGOs were revealed to affect beneficiaries’ socio-economic statuses through
increased income generation, health awareness and acquisition of food processing skills. Constraints affecting beneficiaries’
participation in WNGOs activities include: inadequate credit facilities, and poor utilization of credit advances, resulting
in poor loan repayment levels. A direct relationship was also revealed to exist between increased beneficiary exposures to
WNGOs credit facilities and increased beneficiary income. It is believed that WNGOs are capable of more effective inputs into
human and community development activities. Recommendations are proffered in this respect.
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Keywords: | Women NGOs Local women groups Beneficiaries’ perceptions Constraints Participation factors Income |
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