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 Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi

BENUE VALLEY JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES



Challenges of Garri Processing Industry in Ugboju Community in Otukpo Local Government Area



Abstract

This study was undertaken to discuss the Challenges of Garri Processing Industry in Ugboju in Otukpo Local Government Area. The study employed the used of both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were collected from oral interviews from the garri processors in the study area while secondary data which were collected from published and unpublished books, articles, journals and interviewer material.

The objectives of the study are to discuss the challenges of garri processing and suggest possible solution to the challenges of garri processing in the study area. Oral source has it that garri processing industry started as far back as 1970s in Ugboju community. Garri processing industry has reduced unemployment, increase income and brought about food security in Ugboju community.

Despite these enormous economic development, garri processing industry in Ugboju, is still faced with numerous challenges. This includes poor infrastructure, lack of modern processing technology, inadequate funding such as low productivity, inadequate storage facilities, marketing and distribution and quality control. Addressing these challenges will require the collaboration of stakeholders, including the government, private sector and development partners to provide the necessary investment in infrastructure, modern processing technology, and research and development.

Additionally, there is a need for effective policies that support the industry’s growth, such as incentives for producers and buyers of these products and also to provide support for both the small and medium scale enterprises.



Key words: Development, entrepreneurship, enterprise, rural poverty, poverty alleviation

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