Agricultural extension and fishery development: training for women in fish industry in Lagos - State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study focused on training for development for women involved in fish industry in Lagos State, Nigeria. Three hundred and fifty (350) women involved in fishery activities were randomly selected from 10 fishing villages purposively selected for the study in the state. Structured interview schedule was used to obtain information from the respondents. This was subjected to face validity and reliability test using split half techniques (r=0.85). The results indicate high need for training in fish storage, maintenance of equipment, fishing techniques, storage and processing. Significant associations were recorded between degree of involvement in fishery activities and frequency of training (c2=36.04,p<0.05), time of training (c2=23.50, p<0.05) and constraints to training (c2=53.26, p<0.05).


(J Agric & Soc Res:2003 3(2): 64-76)