A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AGRICULTURAL FINANCING IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF UMUCHINEMERE PROCREDIT AND FIRST BANK PLC, ENUGU)

ABSTRACT

This study aims to examine analysis of agricultural financing in Nigeria (A study of Umuchinmere Procredit and First Bank PLC, Enugu).  It is believed that generalization will be made on the entire nation based on the results arrived at in the research.  The project is divided into five (5) chapter to enhance understanding and convenience.  In chapter one, an introduction of the study was made.  The statement of the problems were enumerated which includes lack of credit facilities.  Decline of Agricultural production and subsequent food shortage in the country.  The chapter also includes objective of the study. Significance of the study, scope and limitations of the study and definition of terms.  Chapter two concentrated on the review of related literature.  In chapter three the research design and methodology was discussed, sources of data e.g primary sources (interviews) secondary sources (text book, papers presented at seminar etc).  Also discussed were the population and area of study, sampling of selected financial institutions. the main objective of the bank and their contributions in ensuring the development of Agriculture. Chapter four presented and analyzed the data collected.  The project was finally concluded in chapter five after which summary of the findings was made which included that the banks and other financial institutions should render supportive service to farmers and cooperative societies and encourages rural development.  Financial institutions should ensure that service and interest charges are moderate to enable famers repay loans. That government should ensure that funds allocated for agricultural productions are directed to a development bank and financial institutions for easy disbursement.    

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

References 

CHAPTER THREE

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FIVE