Effects of participation in the village alive development initiative on the socioeconomic status of beneficiaries in Kwara State, Nigeria.
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2025-03-31
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Published by Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
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This study investigates the impact of the Village Alive Development Initiative
(VADI) on the socioeconomic status of rural farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria.
The primary aim was to assess how VADI, initiated by the Agricultural and
Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), impacted on the livelihoods of
small-scale farmers through training, credit access, and capacity building.
Employing a three-stage sampling method, 120 beneficiaries were surveyed to
gather data on their socioeconomic characteristics and the perceived benefits
of VADI. Frequency counts, percentages and weighted mean scores (WMS)
were used for data analysis. Key findings reveal that participants reported
significant improvements in their economic conditions, with increased income
(WMS = 3.34) and productivity attributed to enhanced access to credit (WMS
= 3.78). Also, the intervention helped beneficiaries to reduce post-harvest
losses (WMS = 3.24) and facilitated diversification of income sources during
the dry season (WMS = 3.37). The study concludes that VADI effectively
empowers rural dwellers, promoting sustainable development and economic
resilience. Recommendations include streamlining loan disbursement
processes, increasing educational initiatives, and establishing local banking
facilities to further support beneficiaries
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Yusuf, O. J., Badmus, M. A., Ajibade, L. A., Adewumi, I., and Olanrewaju, R. (2025). Effects of participation in the village alive development initiative on the socioeconomic status of beneficiaries in Kwara State, Nigeria. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal, 4(1), 18-26 Published by Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15105495