COMMUNITY BANK AS A CATALYST FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN ENUGU STATE

(A CASE STUDY OF OGUI URBAN COMMUNITY BANK, ENUGU)

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ABSTRACT

This project is a study of community bank as catalyst for rural development using ogui urban community bank as a case study. The research work brought to light the various ways through which the rural areas have been able to benefit and gain development through the existence of community banks.

During the course of the research it was seen that the community banks of rural areas through increasing the credit position, mobilizing the savings of the rural dwellers and generally improving the banking habit of the people.

The research was done using research methods that included; collection of data through questionnaires, oral interview, observations and secondary data.

The research intends to be beneficial to research students, community banks, and industrialist. The economy and the public at large

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title Page

Approval Page

Abstract

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Table of Content

CHAPTER ONE-INTRODUCTION

1. Background Of The Study

1.1 Ogui Urban Community Bank

1.2 Statement of Problem

1.3 Objective of Study

1.4 Research Question

1.5 Research Hypothesis

1.6 Significance of Study

1.7 Scope and Limitations of Study

1.8 Definition Of Terms /Reference

CHAPTER TWO; REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.0 General Review

2.1 The Concept Of Community Bank

2.2 The Origin Of Community Banking In Nigeria

2.3 Community Banking As A Catalyst For Rural Development

2.4 The Impact Of Community Bank On The Rural Economy

2.5 Enhancement Of Banking Habits By Community Banks

2.6 Problems Facing Community Banks Summary

References

CHAPTER FOUR, PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

Testing Of Hypothesis

CHAPTER FIVE; FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION

Findings and Discussions

Recommendation

Conclusion

Bibliography

Appendix