World Bank- Fadama Iii Project And Income Of Rural Households In Adamawa State (2009-2019)

Abstract

Poverty remains a significant challenge in Adamawa state with agriculture being the primary source of income for most rural households. This study assessed the impact of World Bank Fadama III Project on the income of rural household beneficiaries in Adamawa State. The study employed the use of survey research design as a plan for getting reliable answers to the research questions. The research focused on Fadama Community Associations (FCAs) and Fadama User Groups (FUGs) with a total population of 6000 and utilized the Krejcie and Morgan formula to determine reliable sample. The multi-stage sampling technique comprising of purposive sampling, cluster sampling, and simple random sampling was also used to draw a sample from the population. A total 385 questionnaires were distributed, out of which 372 were completed and returned. The data collected through structured questionnaires were analyzed using inferential statistical methods. Findings revealed that there is a significant correlation among respondents on income and poverty before and within 2009 – 2019 in Adamawa State. The study also found that the Fadama III project has significant impact on agricultural productivity through land use improvement in Adamawa State implying a positive relationship between Fadama III Project and land use improvements. The study concludes that the Community Driven Development paradigm which allows individuals and groups to participate in the planning, design and implementation of their project is a panacea to rural development. The study recommends among others the provision of more rural infrastructures by the government to serve as a complementary factor in agricultural productivity.