Assessment of Effectiveness of Social Assistance Programs on Market Participation in Kwara State, Nigeria

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Social Assistance Market Participation Poverty Alleviation Employment Generation Entrepreneurship Economic Development

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Professor S. B. Isiaka
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Dr. Abu Zekeri
Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Dr. Rahman Mustapha
Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Monsur Jimoh
Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.

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This paper examines the impact of social assistance programs on market participation in Kwara State, Nigeria. It examines the various social assistance initiatives implemented in the region and analyzes their effectiveness in promoting economic activities through market engagement. The study employed quantitative research methods, and primary data were obtained by means of a well-structured questionnaire. Analytical Techniques Descriptive statistics was used to describe the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents. In analyzing the determinants of variables in the study area, regression analysis was adopted. The target population includes beneficiaries of social assistance programmes in Kwara State who were captured in the National Social Register for the poor and vulnerable. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed, and 110 beneficiaries were identified through the sampling. The findings revealed that social assistance programs play a vital role in enhancing market participation and fostering economic development in Kwara State. The study recommended that Social assistance programmes be designed to address the specific needs and challenges faced by individuals and communities in Kwara State.

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Isiaka, S. B., Zekeri, A., Mustapha, R., & Jimoh, M. (2023). Assessment of Effectiveness of Social Assistance Programs on Market Participation in Kwara State, Nigeria. African Journal of Management and Business Research, 11(1), 10–18. Retrieved from https://publications.afropolitanjournals.com/index.php/ajmbr/article/view/506
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Author Biographies

Professor S. B. Isiaka, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

Department of Business Administration,

University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

Dr. Abu Zekeri, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.

Department of Business and Entrepreneurship

Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.

Dr. Rahman Mustapha, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.

Department of Business and Entrepreneurship

Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.

Monsur Jimoh, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.

Department of Business and Entrepreneurship,

Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.

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