THE PROBLEMS OF FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTION IN NIGERIA. (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE DEPOT)

ABSTRACT
This research work dwells on the Management of Fertilizer Distribution in Nigeria with case study of Enugu State.  It relates management as a practice that involves employing proper plans in the bid to enhancing distribution of fertilizer products to their point of needs with ease.  If went on further to disclose the encouragement of government monopoly on the products by respective farmers and the satisfactory result obtained by the distribution of this products, by farmers and the government respectively. In other words, the government is being given the charge of being the authorized agency for the distribution of these products throughout the state.  It was further mentioned that government officials are involved in the mismanagement of fertilizer products and diversion of quota meant for the state to unknown places.  The poor performance of distribution channels was disclosed as being detrimental to distribution of these products.  Nevertheless, the utilization of management functions was being mentioned as a measure, for the enhancement of fertilizer distribution throughout the state.  Also mentioned was the inequality between demand and supply of fertilizer products.  It was advised that the government should increase the number of fertilizer products supplied to the state to meet up the demand for it. 

LIST OF TABLE TABLE 1Effective management practice in determining effective distribution. TABLE2The relevance of distribution to the management of fertilizers. TABLE 3Farmers’ support on government monopoly to fertilizer distribution.  TABLE 4The effectiveness of government monopoly on the   distribution of fertilizer.   TABLE 5Whether the blame for mismanagement of fertilizer distribution be put on government officials.  TABLE6The rate of competence of middlemen  TABLE 7The rate of realism of middlemen.  TABLE8Whether there are diversions of quota meant for the state.  TABLE 9The grade of individuals to be blamed.  TABLE 10Whether there is effective monitoring exercise on distribution. TABLE11Managements nonchalant attitude towards distribution of fertilizers.  TABLE 12Whether fertilizer price increase or not  TABLE 13The evaluation of the level of fertilizer distribution  TABLE14The rate of competence of management body. TABLE 15The rate of performance of distribution channels  TABLE 16The measure that has been employed to eradicate poor performance.  TABLE17Whether farmers are satisfied with the management of fertilizer distribution system.  TABLE18The rate of farmers satisfaction on distribution of Fertilizers TABLE19Whether there is an inequality between demand and supply. TABLE 20The measure deemed appropriate for the distribution of fertilizers.   TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER PAGE  TITLE PAGE APPROVAL PAGE DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ABSTRACT LIST OF TABLE
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION  1.1Background Of The Study  1.2Statement Of The Problem 1.3Purpose Of The Study.  1.4Scope Of The Study 1.5Research Question 1.6Research Hypothesis  1.7Significance Of The Study  1.8Definition Of Terms.  References.
CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1Definition Of Management Practice, Fertilizer And Distribution  2.2The Concept Of Physical Distribution  2.3The Distribution Channel In Nigeria 2.4The Role Of Distribution Channels  2.5Types Of Distribution Channels  2.6Choice Of Channel And Management  2.7Factors Affecting Channel Choice And Management  2.8Channel Design Considerations And Management  References. 
CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY.  3.1Research Design  3.2Area Of The Study  3.3Population Of The Study  3.4Sample And Sampling Procedure/Technique  3.5Instrument For Data Collection  3.6Validation Of The Instrument  3.7Reliability Of The Instrument 3.8Method Of Data Collection  3.9Method Of Data Analysis.  . 
CHAPTER FOUR DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS  4.1Presentation And Analysis Of Data  4.2Testing Of Hypothesis  4.3Summary Of Result  .
CHAPTER FIVE DISCUSSION, RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSIONS  5.1Discussion Of Result / Findings  5.2Conclusions  5.3Implication(S) Of The Research Findings  5.4Recommendations  5.5Suggestions For Further Research  5.6Limitations Of The Study BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIXES 
QUESTIONNAIRES.