oil production in Ogbadibo Local Government Area

from 1960-2000. The paper highlights the various

contributions women have made that boosted palm oil

production in the area ranging from socio-economic to

cultural contributions. The paper makes use of written

sources largely and a few oral sources to gather relevant

information for the discussions. Among the major findings

made in the study, the work notes that, palm oil

production created job opportunities for many people

including women and men. It also served as an item for

marriage ceremony among other cultural celebrations. In

conclusion, the paper observes that, despite the significant

role of women to promoting palm oil production in the

area, their contribution has not been recognized and that

women faced quite a number of challenges in the process

of participating in palm oil production including lack of

capital for the business and gender discrimination.

For these challenges to be addressed, the paper recommends

the involvement of stakeholders including government to

empower women to maximally contribute to the

development of palm oil industry in the area.

Keywords: Palm oil, Production, Women. Gender