Browsing by Author "Ambali Olatunji Yusuf"

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    Analysis of International Trade Performance of Nigerian Fisheries
    (2019-09-26) Ambali Olatunji Yusuf
    ABSTRACT This study analysed the international trade performance of Nigerian fish market with the aim of examining Nigeria’s trend of trade specialization and levels of market share at global fish market. The study utilized secondary data within 1976-2015, emanating from the Food and Agriculture Organisation Statistics (FAOSTAT) and World Bank data. Balassa index, market share index (MSI) and growth models were applied to analyze the data. Results of the study revealed that there was low level of specialization in exportation of Nigerian fisheries and high level of specialisation in importation of foreign fishery resources over the study period. The export market share result indicated that though Nigeria was not competitive at global market, however, price can be an incentive for Nigerian fish export commodities. The import market share indicated possibility of dumping in Nigerian fish importation as the obtained market share indices indicated importation of low value fish commodities. There was acceleration in the growth rate of fish import but deceleration for fish export growth rate. The study suggests allocation of more resources to export section of Nigerian fisheries and introduction of counter dumping policies in import section so as to ensure a balanced trade of Nigerian fisheries. Keywords: International Trade, Performance, Competitiveness, Specialization
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    Assessment of the structure, conduct and performance of tomato marketing among retailers in Lagos State, Nigeria
    (2021-12-30) Ambali Olatunji Yusuf
    Abstract The study assessed the structure, conduct and performance of tomato marketing among retailers in Lagos State. Specifically, the study described the socioeconomic characteristics of tomato retailers in the study area, analyzed the structure of tomato retail marketing, examined the conduct of tomato retailing, determined the performance of tomato retailing and identified the constraints facing retailing in Lagos State. A two stage sampling technique was employed in the selection of 100 tomato retailers for the study. Descriptive statistics, Gini-Coefficient, marketing margin analysis, marketing efficiency analysis and 3-point Likert-type scale were employed. The study revealed that the retailers operate in a highly concentrated market due to theGini coefficient (GC) of which was given as 0.72. Tomato were majorly sourced from the wholesalers with price being largely determined by thequantity of tomato supplied, marketing information were revealed to be sourced majorly (70%) from other marketers. Furthermore, the marketing margin of 25% revealed that tomato retailing is a profitable enterprise. The marketing efficiency of 1.3 further revealed that that for every naira invested, 1.3 naira is realized. Therefore, tomato retailing in Lagos State is efficient. Inadequate storage facilities, high taxation, high rate of commodity deterioration and high cost of transportation were revealed as the most severe constraints facing tomato retailing in the study area. It is therefore recommended that Lagos state government should channel the taxes generated from the retailers to visible project that will drive the industry grow. Project like construction of storage facilities and purchase of vehicle for transporting tomato, all at a subsidized. Keywords: Tomato, Retailers, Market Structure, Conduct, Performance, Marketing efficiency
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    Determinants of Land Tenure System Practiced among Farming Households in Moro Local Government Area, Kwara State
    (National Cereals Research Institute Badeggi, Nigeria, 2022-12-31) Ambali Olatunji Yusuf
    Abstract This study examined the determinants of land tenure system practiced among farming household in Moro local government area of Kwara state. Specifically, it: examined the type of land tenure system practiced among the farming household; and examined the factor determining the type of land tenure system practiced among the farming households. Data were obtained from primary sources with the aid of an interview schedule. Analysis of data was carried out with descriptive statistics and multinomial regression analysis. It was found that land acquisition was predominantly (76.0%) through inheritance and inferably, most of the respondents owned the piece of land they used for farming. On the factors affecting the type of land tenure system practiced; farming experience and farm size significantly affect the likelihood of choosing inherited land over communal land, the educational level increases the likelihood of choosing purchased land over communal land, the age of the farmers, and the farming experience of farmers were positive factors determining the use of gifted land tenure system over communal land. Likewise, farm size, age and farming experience were found to be key determinants for the use leased tenure system. Since the majority of farmers own their farmland, soil improvement practices that will improve productivity should be imbibed. Keywords: Determinants, Households, Productivity, Tenure system
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    Determinants of the Adoption of Quality Protein Maize among Farming Households in Niger State, Nigeria
    (2017-11-16) Ambali Olatunji Yusuf
    Abstract The study was conducted to examine the determinants of quality protein maize (QPM) adoption among farming households in Niger State, Nigeria. A twostage random sampling procedure was employed to obtain data from selected 120 maize farming households. Descriptive statistics, logistic and tobit regression models were used for the analysis. Results of the analysis show that the awareness and adoption level of QPM production in the study area were 95% and 87% respectively. Among the determinants of QPM adoption status, the coefficient of age (-0.12734) and primary occupation (-1.38295) of the respondents were negative and significant at 5% level of probability while the tenancy attribute’s coefficient (2.62533) was positively significant at 10%. The level of adoption of QPM was positively and significantly influenced by household size (0.00729) and years of schooling (0.01148) at 10% and 5% level of significant respectively. The study recommends intensification of information dissemination on the adoption of QPM in the study area. Keywords: Determinants; Quality Protein; Maize; Adoption, farming household