Government Policies and Programmes Involved with Agricultural Mechanization in Nigeria: A Case Study of Selected Agencies

摘要

Over the years especially in the 40s and down to the 60s, the Nigeria economy was agro-based. Government formulated strategies, policies and programmes suitable for developing the agricultural system of the country. Projects were established to executive the policies, strategies and programmes. The objective of this paper is to present a study of some past and present government schemes with mandates related to agricultural mechanization in Nigeria. The schemes studied include Farm Settlement; National Agricultural Land Development Authority and National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization. The formation, operation, achievement constraints and status of each of the agencies were extensively discussed. Information and supporting data were obtained from literature, study visits to some of the sites and the use of structured questionnaire. Findings show that these agencies have had laudable programmes on agricultural mechanization which have made considerable contributions to the economy of Nigeria. One of the organizations considered for this study is nonoperational with their functions, staff and other assets transferred to other agencies while others are still operational.