THE ROLE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN FINANCING AGRICULTURE IN NIGERIA ECONOMY
By
AKWUE CHINWOKE VERONICA
Presented To
Department of
Banking and Finance
ABSTRACT
This study measures the performances of the Nigeria Commercial Banks in the process of agricultural financing.
However, due to some limitating factors the scope had to be limited to the Commercial Banks in Enugu State. This is so, inference are drawn on what should be the national situation. The research study suffered some limitations such as;
Firstly, time factors has a serious effect on the conduct of this research and his made it impossible for the researcher to cover all the intended areas.
Secondly, there was the problem of accessibility to information some of the respondent declined to release the required information by not replaying to the researcher questions. These problems were mostly experienced with bank officials.
Thirdly, there was the problem of finance. A research of this nature requires adequate finance to enable the researcher cover a wide area. As a result of the economic situation of the country, these is high transportation cost and facilities needed for the research study.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Approval Page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Objective of the Study
Significant of the Study
Scope and Limitation of Study
Definition of Terms
Reference
CHAPTER TWO
Review of Related Literature
Credit
Definition of Credit
The Importance of the Agricultural to Nigeria Economy
The Problem of the Agricultural Sector
The Role of Commercial Banks in Financing Agriculture
The Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme (ACGS)
Securities Acceptable for Bank Lending
Factors Affecting Bank Lending Under the A.C.G.S
Nigeria Agricultural and Co-operative Bank (ANACB)
References
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
Source of Data
Source of Secondary Data
Sample Used
Method of Investigation
References
CHAPTER FOUR
Findings
References
CHAPTER FIVE
Recommendations
Conclusion
Bibliography