PROMOTION OF SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This research investigated the promotion of small scale enterprises and their contribution to the economic growth of Nigeria. Three research hypotheses was raised to guide the study while two research hypotheses were tested. Questionnaire was used to collect information for this study. The questionnaire was administered on ninety respondents using a non-probability sampling techniques and analysed using simple percentage for research questions and chi-square method of analysis to test the hypothesis. The findings of the study of the study revealed that small and medium scale enterprises are strategic to attainment of economic prosperity objective of any government. They hypotheses tested reveals that there is significant contribution of small scale industry on national economy, just as there is significant progress of small scale industries and economy growth. The study therefore recommends that government should ensure proper monitoring and funding of small scale industries in order to identify lope-holes therein so as to enhance the achievement of its objectives on small scale enterprises.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: Introduction

1.1       Background to the Study

1.2       Statement of the Problem

1.3       Objectives of the study

1.4       Research Questions

1.5       Research Hypotheses

1.6       Significance of the Study

1.7       Limitation of the Study

1.8       Operational Definition of Terms

1.9       Organization of the Study

CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review

2.1       Conceptual Review

2.1.1    Structure of Ownership and Management of (SSIS) In Nigeria

2.1.2    Sources of Funds for Small Scale Industries

2.2       The Contribution of Small Scale Industries to the Nigerian Economy

2.3       Problems of Small Scale Industries

2.4       Ways of Developing Micro and Small Enterprises to Enhance National Development in Nigeria

2.5       Empirical Review

CHAPTER THREE: Research Methodology

3.1       Area of Study

3.2       Population of the Study

3.3       Research Design

3.4       Sampling and Sample Size

3.5       Instrument for Data Collection

• Method of Data Collection

3.7       Method of Data Analysis

CHAPTER FOUR: Data Presentations, Interpretation and Analysis

4.1       Personal Information

4.2       Presentation of Data in Section B

4.3       Testing of Hypotheses

CHAPTER FIVE: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

5.1       Summary

5.2       Conclusion

5.3       Recommendations

References

Appendix