Rural Women Involvement in the Eradication of Poverty in Anambra State, Nigeria

Abstract

Nigeria is endowed with abundant human resources, but it is more in quantity than quality, due to low skill acquisition and absence of training and re-training. Illiteracy remains a very serious problem; hence there is poverty in almost every nook and cranny of our society. The study therefore investigated the involvement of rural women in the eradication of poverty in Anambra State, Nigeria. Four research questions guided this study. The population was 360 respondents which were selected from 210 registered women organisations in Anambra State. Stratified random sampling technique was used. The instrument used was the questionnaire for involvement of rural women in eradication of poverty (QURWEP). Mean and standard deviation were used in analysing the research questions. The following major findings emerged: the rural women agreed that if well empowered, given access to infrastructures, it will be very possible for them to contribute meaningfully and be involved in the eradication of poverty. The recommendation of this work is that the government should provide funds, accessible adult education and skill training relevant to the rural women as this will enable them to be involved in the eradication of poverty in Anambra State and the country at large.

Keywords: Poverty, Eradication, Rural Women, Natural Endowment, Unemployment.