Browsing by Author "Ayanda Ibrahim Folorunsho"

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    Community participation and sustainability of the community and social development projects in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (2020-02-04) Yusuf Jelili Olayinka; Adekunmi Adesoji Oyeniyi; Ayanda Ibrahim Folorunsho
    The study identified development projects instituted under the CSDP, ascertained extent of community participation at every critical stage of the project and determined whether perceived sustainability of CSDPs was significantly related to community participation in Kwara State. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study. Structured interview schedule was used for data collection while percentages, mean scores and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) were used for data analysis. Community participation in organization of and attendance at meeting and financial contribution was high with weighted mean scores of 1.62 and 1.50, respectively, but low in most other project components. There was significant but positive relationship between age (r = 0.25), estimated monthly income (r = 0.26) and perceived sustainability (r = 0.31) and community participation at p ≤ 0.01. In contrast, there was significant but inverse relationship between community participation and number of project executed (r = -0.25). In conclusion, extent of community participation was low in most project components and community participation tended to increase with higher monthly income, fewer number of projects individual participated in, and higher perceived sustainability of the projects. Stakeholders of the CSDPs at government’s and grassroots’ levels should allow for more engagement of the people at all components of the CSDPs and the local communities should take on fewer projects at a time so as to enhance community participation.
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    Enhancing rural living conditions through active participation in self-help activities: Insights from Kwara State, Nigeria
    (2024) Olatinwo Latifat Kehinde; Ayanda Ibrahim Folorunsho; Yusuf Olayinka Jelili; Zubir Aisha Damilola; Komolafe Sola Emmanuel
    In many regions, self-help initiatives serve as crucial supplements to government development strategies, enabling individuals to take charge of their own progress. This research focuses on assessing the involvement and benefits of rural inhabitants in self-help endeavors, aimed at enhancing their living standards in Kwara State, Nigeria. Using an interview schedule, data was collected from 140 respondents, and analyzed employing various statistical methods including frequency, percentages, mean scores, and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that the participants were most actively engaged in peaceful co-existence through voluntary efforts (average score, x̄=3.59), organizing fundraising events (x̄=3.57), and making financial contributions (x̄=3.47). Moreover, the primary perceived benefits of participating in these self-help initiatives included the reduction of poverty (x̄=2.80), improved decision-making processes (x̄=2.58), and the promotion of social solidarity (x̄=2.55). Regression analysis further demonstrated that household income and level of education significantly influenced the participants' involvement in self-help projects, with statistical significance at the p<0.05 level. Consequently, the study concludes that the rural population in Kwara State primarily engages in self-help activities to promote peaceful coexistence and has made significant strides in alleviating poverty in the region. To enhance the efficacy of self-help projects, the study recommends an increase in government support and the implementation of policies to regulate the inflation of essential materials required for such initiatives in rural communities.
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    Farm practical training and job aspiration of undergraduates of agriculture in universities in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (2018-01-12) Yusuf Olayinka Jelili; Ayanda Ibrahim Folorunsho; Olooto Felicia Motunrayo; Salawu Latifat Ololade; Subair Stephen Kayode
    The study investigated whether farm practical training (FPT) is significantly associated with job aspiration of undergraduate students comparing results of empirical evidence between two Universities in Kwara State, Nigeria. Specifically, students preferred courses of study were identified, and their attitude towards FPT and job aspiration were determined. One hundred and twenty final year students who recently completed the FPT were selected from the two universities through multistage sampling. The average age of students was 23.5 years with standard deviation of 2.4. Less than half (40%) preferred agriculture as course of study, while 38% preferred science and 5% medicine. About 32% decided to remain in agriculture after admission because it is deemed prestigious, while 13% considered it last available opportunity to gain admission and 17% due to its entrepreneurial potentials. Many (69.8%) aspired for agriculture/farming related job, while 12% aspired to work in agro-allied industries. Many (45.8%) had favorable attitude towards the FPT, comprising 35.0% UNILORIN and 10.8% KWASU students. However, more (23.3%) of KWASU students had unfavorable attitude towards FPT compared to 5% UNILORIN students in this category. There was no significant association between students’ attitude towards FPT and their job aspiration in both UNILORIN (χ2=8.07, p=0.62) and KWASU (χ2=8.60 p=0.38). Although, most of the students aspired to work in agriculture/agro-allied industry, it was however concluded, from the empirical findings, that FPT did not significantly influence their job aspiration.
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    FARM PRACTICAL TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR AGRICULTURAL STUDENTS: CASE STUDY OF PIONEER STUDENTS, KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE, NIGERIA
    (2013) Ayanda Ibrahim Folorunsho; Yusuf Olayinka Jelili; Salawu Ololade Latifat
    In Nigeria, the curriculum of agriculture at undergraduate level was re-structured by introducing farm practical training (FPT) for students. The study examined students‘ orientation, skill acquisition, level of satisfaction and change in attitude towards farming, constraints and ways of improving FPT. Data were collected from students with structured questionnaire. Frequency distribution and mean were used to analyze data collected. Results revealed that students‘ orientation about FPT was inadequate, students‘ farming skills acquisition were tremendously improved and students developed positive attitude towards agriculture as a means of livelihood. The perceived constraints and mean score included: untimely payment of allowances (4.4), inadequate monitoring (3.2) and unfavorable sharing formula of farm proceeds (3.1). It was concluded that addressing the skills acquisition of undergraduates, through the FPT, would satisfy youth employability in extension organizations and efficient provision of extension services to farmers. This would permit agricultural development to flourish in a sustainable manner.
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    Integrated weed management practices and sustainable food production among farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (2021-03-01) Imoloame Emmanuel Oyamedan; Ayanda Ibrahim Folorunsho; Yusuf Olayinka Jelili
    A survey was conducted in the Kwara State of Nigeria to study the integrated weed management (IWM) practices by farmers. This was in view of the poor weed management practices adopted by farmers, which is a major factor responsible for low yields of many arable crops in Kwara State. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 480 respondents, and a structured interview schedule was used to elicit information from them. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Factor analysis was also carried out to examine the perception of farmers’ benefits of IWM. Results showed that the majority of farmers (29.4%) were youths, married (89.1%), and involved in medium-scale farming (47.2%). Furthermore, 50.8% of the farmers had primary or secondary education. Although farmers use different weed control methods, more than half of them (54.7%) use herbicides. Most farmers (92.6%) are engaged in the use of IWM, However, 73.5% of them use a combination of herbicides and hoe weeding. Although not properly practiced, farmers perceived IWM as having socio-environmental (29.229%) and techno-efficacious (23.495%) benefits over either hoe weeding or herbicides used alone. The findings suggest a need to train farmers on all aspects of IWM to achieve self-sufficiency in food production in Kwara State.