Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): FUOYE JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Articles

EFFECT OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NNEWI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE.

Aguiyi, Chukwuebuka Cornelius
Institute of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Bernard-Oyoyo, Chimere
Department of Political Science, Abia State University Uturu

Published 2024-01-01

Keywords

  • Co-operative Society, Community, Development, Rural Area, Economic empowerment

Abstract

The study aims to assess the effect of co-operative societies on community development in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Through an extensive review of literature and a quantitative analysis of data collected from survey questionnaires, the study finds that co-operative societies have significant positive effect on community development in the area. Specifically, the study reveals that cooperative societies contribute to economic growth, social development, and community empowerment in Nnewi North. The findings of this study have important implications for policymakers, co-operative societies, and community development practitioners in the area, and provide insights for future research in this field.