This project looked into the role of marketing co-operative in economics development of Nigeria. (A case study of Rice Marketing Co-operative in Ugbawka, Nkanu East). A survey was conducted on the type of marketing co-operatives in Ugbawka Nkanu –East and the management and organization of Ugbawka marketing co-operatives, to obtain relevant data on the views of the respondents towards the marketing co-operatives. The information was collected from two categories of respondents viz: members of the organization and the local government co-operative council of Nkanu-East Local Government Area.

The major instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using the percentage system of data analysis. The study found out that the societies in the area encouraged the habit of savings among members, give little loans to members and foster unity among them. They also sell goods at low prices ad produce food stuff (rice) for the area.

However, the study showed that growth of marketing co-operatives in the area is affected by problems such as frauds, ineffective management by those in charge of running the co-operatives, lack of finance and non-payment of loans among others.

Title page

Approval page

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Background of the study

Statement of problem

Purpose of study

Significance of the study

Research Questions

Definitions of Terms

History of marketing co-operative in Nigeria

Marketing co-operatives

Economics Development

Marketing co-operatives and development in Nkanu East

Functions of Ugbawka Rice marketing co-operative

Criteria for performance appraisal

Structure and organization of marketing co-operative in Nigeria.

Sources of Data Collection

Population of the study

Description of data

Method of Analysis of data

Data presentation and analysis

Recommendations

Remarks on findings