Effect of participation in Fadama II programme on socio-economic status of farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study investigated the effect of Fadama – II project on socio-economic status of Fadama users in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State. The study area consists of three(3) principal towns - Ayete, Tapa and Igangan. A total of one hundred and ten respondents were proportionately sampled. Data collected through a validated and reliable questionnaire were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result reveal that 85.45% of the respondents were married and their ages ranged from below 20 to above 50 years with most having formal education. About 40% held leadership positions. Majority of the respondents in the study area participated actively in meetings and other activities involved in the project. Benefit was greatly derived in all the areas expect research linkage and fish pond establishment. There was an increase in the number of materials possessed by Fadama-II beneficiaries after the introduction of Fadama-II project compared to the number available before Fadama-II project introduction. Socio-economic status of most respondents improved following participation in the project . Age was significantly related to farmers’ socio-economic status before and after the project while participation correlated significantly with SES after the project.