Essays about: "livelihood development in nigeria"

Found 2 essays containing the words livelihood development in nigeria.

1. 1. Water resources development: opportunities for increased agricultural production in Nigeria

   University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle

   Author : Emmanuel Gbenga Olagunju; [2007]
   Keywords : agriculture; biotechnology; crude oil; fadama; GDP; irrigation; productivity; population and water resources;

   Abstract : Agriculture has been the backbone of the economy in Nigeria providing employment and source of livelihood for the increasing population and accounting for over half of the GDP of the Nigeria economy at independence in 1960. However, the role it plays in the regional and economic development of the country has diminished over the years due to the dominant role of the crude oil sector in the economy. READ MORE

3. 2. Threats to sustainable forestry development in Oyo State, Nigeria

   University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

   Author : Eugene Ejike Ezebilo; [2004]
   Keywords : sustainable forest management; rural communities; environment; triangle of sustainability; ITTO criteria and indicators;

   Abstract : Oyo state has a huge forest resource. The rural communities depend on the forest for their livelihood, while it is a source of revenue for the government. Presently, the forest resource is faced with a decline in quantity and quality. READ MORE