THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES (A CASE STUDY OF NKANU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE)

ABSTRACT  The aim of this project was to find out the role of Nkanu Women Co-operative Society Development, Nkanu Local Government Area in Enugu State. The subjects used for the study consisted of four hundred and ninety-nine (499) Women Co-operatives from six 96) registered women co-operatives in the same Local Government. Sample size was used in selecting these four hundred and ninety-nine (499) co-operators from the population of six registered Women Co-operators societies in the local government. Questionnaires and oral interview were the major instruments used for the study. A total of 550 questionnaires were administered to registered members of the co-operatives societies. Out of this number 499 were completed and returned, one more questionnaire was administered to the buisional co-operative officer of Nkanu Local Government Area. He also stressed on the need for the cooperative officers in Nkanu locl govenemtn area to encouraging the women to invest more to productive ventures than collection of individual loans from the co-operatives. This will help provide employment opportunities for the members and the people of Nkanu in general. 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  Title Page Approval Page Dedication Acknowledgment Abstract Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE 1.0Introduction 1.1Background of the Study 1.2Statement of the Study 1.3Purpose of the Study 1.4Significance of the Study 1.5Scope and Limitation of the Study 1.6Definition of Terms  References
CHAPTER TWO 2.0Review of Related Literature 2.1Introduction 2.2The Meaning of Rural Development 2.3The Role of Women in Rural Development  2.4Leadership Qualities of Women for Rural Development 2.5Hindrances to Rural Development Efforts of Women 2.6Suggestions for Improving Women’s Contribution in Rural Development  2.7Trend of Growth of Women Co-operative in Nkanu Local Government Area (Enugu State) Reference
CHAPTER THREE 3.0Research Design and Methodology 3.1Introduction 3.2Area of the Study 3.3Population of the Study 3.4Sample and Sampling Procedure  3.5Instrument for Data Collection 3.6Reliability of the Instrument 3.7Method of Data Collection
CHAPTER FOUR 4.0Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation 4.1Introduction 4.2Summary of Findings 4.3Recommendations 4.4Conclusion Bibliography Appendix