Volume 10, Issue 22, July - December 2024

Effects of community development programme’s initiative on livelihood activities of rural dwellers in Ondo state, Nigeria

Moyofolorun Opeyemi Adeyeye^1♦, James Olaniyi Okunlola¹, Tolulope Seun Olubunmi-Ajayi², Abiodun Festus Akinrotimi³

¹Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
²Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
³Ondo State Produce Inspection Service, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Alagbaka-Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

^♦Corresponding author
Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

This study examines the effects of the 3i’s Initiative on the livelihood activities of rural dwellers in Ondo State, Nigeria. Focus groups, key informant interviews, and well-structured questionnaires were used to gather primary data. A sample size of 180 respondents was selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. The results reveal significant community involvement and ownership in the initiative's projects. Notably, 91.7% of respondents reported that community members made project choices, indicating the presence of a Project Management Committee (CPMC) in the communities and successful community engagement in decision-making procedures. The significance of community-driven development is underscored by the study, as participants show contentment in actively spearheading initiatives that have a direct impact on their lives. Livelihood activities were positively impacted, with substantial engagement in food production (73.3%), livestock production (20.0%), and craft/artisan work (18.9%). Infrastructure improvements, such as water supply and training, were noted to enhance productivity and health, thereby increasing overall crop production and profitability. The study underscores the effectiveness of participatory approaches in rural development, advocating for continued community involvement to ensure the sustainability and success of development projects.

Keywords: Community-driven, infrastructure, rural livelihoods, participatory approach, Nigeria

Discovery Agriculture, 2024, 10, e15da1579

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v10i22.e15da1579

Published: 01 July 2024