THE ROLE OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES TOWARDS DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS. (A CASE STUDY OF IDAH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KOGI STATE)

This research work was designed to see to the way the areas could be developed through the co-operative society with Idah Local Government Area of Kogi State as a case study, Oral interview were carried out, several book were consulted and also, finding of registered co-operative societies and number of their members were carried out. From the findings, it revealed that those areas with co-operative societies gain more government attention than those without co-operative societies. The study reveals that for a government to achieve all round development empowering co-operative societies should be given utmost attention.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Approval Page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Contents

CHAPTER ONE
 Introduction
1.1     Background Of The Study
1.2    Statement Of The Problem
1.3    Aims And Objective Of The Study
1.4    Significance Of The Study
1.5    Research Questions
1.6    The Scope And Limitation Of The Study
1.7    Definition Of Key Terms
    Reference  

CHAPTER TWO
2.1    Meaning Of Co-operative Society
2.2    Characteristics Of Co-operative Societies
2.3    Formation Of A Co-operative Society
2.4    Types Of Co-operative Society
2.5    Advantages Of Co-operative Society
2.6    Benefits Of Co-operative Society
2.7    Prospect Of Co-operative Society
2.8    The Impact Of Co-operative Societies On Rural Development.
2.9    Problem Faced By Co-operative Societies
In Rural Development
2.10 The Need For Re-engineering          
2.9     Problem Faced By Co-operative Societies In Rural Development
2.10     The Need For Re-engineering Co-operative Societies.
Reference

CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1    Introduction
3.2    Research Design
3.3    Area Of Study
3.4    Population Of the Study
3.5    Sample And Sampling Techniques
3.6    Sources Of Data Collection
3.7    Instrument Used For Data Collection

3.8    Test For Validity And Reliability Of Research
Instrument
Reference

CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.1    Introduction
4.2    Presentation Of Data
4.3    Discussion of Findings

CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1    Summary
5.2    Conclusion
5.3    Recommendation
Bibliography
Appendix
Questionnaire