EFFECTS OF RURAL ACCESS AND MOBILITY PROJECT (RAMP) ON WELL-BEING OF CROP FARMERS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
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Rural Access Mobility and Well-beingAbstract
The study was conducted to examine the effects of rural access and mobility project (RAMP) on food production and well-being of crop farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined rural infrastructural projects executed by RAMP, perceived effects of participation in RAMP on food production, well-being status of farmers and effects of RAMP on well-being status of farmers. Multi-stage sampling techniques were employed to select 170 respondents on which primary data were elicited from the respondent with the aid of a structured questionnaire complemented with interview schedule. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics (such as mean, frequency distribution count and percentages), wellbeing indicators and inferential statistics such as logit regression. . The study revealed that 93.3% respondents agreed that RAMP executed earth-dressed roads. Additionally, food crop farmers perceived RAMP to increased production (X ̅=2.78), enhanced access to good road (X ̅=2.55), improved access to market (X ̅=2.49) and low cost of transportation (X ̅=2.41). Also, 49.4% of respondents reported satisfaction with their well-being. More so, distance of RAMP (p<0.05), reduce transportation (p<0.01) and facility access (p<0.01) were the major factors influencing well-being status of farmers. The study recommended that RAMP should continue expanding and maintaining earth-dressed roads to enhance rural infrastructure. Additionally, efforts should be made by Federal government to improve transportation facilities and access to essential services, as these factors significantly influence the well-being of farmers
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