ABSTRACT
This research work has investigated the Role of Small –scale industry in the economic development of Nigeria, with particular references to Enugu State. ( A case Study of Uncle Joe Bakery Industries Limited).
The objective of this work among others was to find out those roles played by small-scale industries in the economic development of Nigeria. The problems they encounter, how to proper suggestions to solve these problems.
The research work was carried out using a structured questionnaire, simple percentage and findings. They include scope and nature of small-scale industries, sources of find available to small-scale industries, problems militating against small scale industries, the roles and contributions of small scale industries in economic development of Nigeria, and government policies towards small-scale industries.
This research should not therefore, have come at a better time than now because it will provide an opportunity for any person who may read it, to appreciate what small scale industries are, the expected problems a new entrant may encounter and finally proffer possible solutions to the problems.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page………………………………………………ii
Approval Page ………………………………………iii
Dedication…………………………………………iv
Acknowledgment…………………………………………v
Table of Content ………………………………………… vi
List of tables……………………………………vii
Abstract………………………………………………viii
CHAPTER ONE”INTRODUCTION
1.1Background of the Study.....5
1.2Statement of Problems.....11
1.3Objectives of Study.....12
1.4Scope of the study......13
1.5Research Questions......14
1.6Significance of the Study.....15
CHAPTER TWO:LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1Preamble........17
2.2Structure of Small-Scale industries ..19
2.3Sources if Fund available to Small-Scale
Industries.......24
2.4Problems affecting Small – Scale
industries in Nigeria ......29
2.5Analysing the impact /Contributions of Small
Scale industries in the economic
development of Nigeria. ......32
2.6Government Policies. ......35
2.7Summary of related literature Reviewed..38
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1Research design .......41
3.2Area of Study.......41
3.3Population of the study ......42
3.4Sample Size and Sampling procedure..42
3.5Instrument to data collection ....43
3.6Validation of the instrument ....44
3.7Reliability of the instrument....44
3.8Method of administration of instrument..44
3.9Method of data analysis......45
Reference.......46
CHAPTER FOUR
Data Presentation and Results ....47
Summary of results/Finding...68
CHAPTER FIVE:DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION
AND RECOMMENDATION.
5.1Discussion.......71
5.2Conclusion.......72
5.3Implications of the Study....74
5.4Recommendations......76
5.5Suggestion of further research ....78
5.6Limitation of the Study.....80
REFERENCES.......81
BIBLIOGRAPHY/ APPENDICES
