welding and fabrication business on the poverty status of welders in Makurdi local government area. The study adopted a simple random sampling technique select 60 respondents. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and was analyzed in frequency tables and percentages and a logistic regression model was used for test of hypothesis. The findings also shows that majority of the welders performed between 6 to 15 jobs monthly. The study also revealed that the respondents had improved income levels after commencing welding and fabrication business, than before commencing welding and fabrication business, which they were able to train about 1-3 children in school. The income from welding and fabrication activities also improved the respondents access to medical services, type of house occupied and also gave them improved access to safe drinking water. The study also found that the major problem encountered by welders and fabricators is poor public power supply which they depend on so much to carry out their business activity. The study thus recommended that public power supply be improved since welding and fabrication business depends on the availability of electricity supply to improve the business opportunities of the welders in Makurdi local government area. The study also recommends that government support local welders through patronage and the provision of government loans and grants to meet their funding needs, as well as the provision of specialized institutions where this skill can be learned effectively.
SELF EMPLOYMENT AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN BENUE STATE: ANALYSIS OF WELDING AND FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY IN MAKURDI METROPOLIS
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