The growth of indigenous firms in Nigeria - problems and prospects Department: Public Administration By: philip123 Project ID: 2164 Rating: (3.6) votes: 7Rate this project12345 Price:₦1000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis research focuses on the growth of indigenous enterprises in Nigeria. The indigenous firm is essential elements in providing a solid base for a country’s economic development. Unfortunately, these indigenous firms using Ajaokuta steel Plc, Kogi state as a case study, have been facing a lot of problems from government policies and funding facilities available to them. The researcher, therefore, defines indigenous enterprises, after which he presents a very clear understanding of their role in national development, services for both governments and intermediate uses. And also utilize low capital cost for creating jobs especially in fast growing services sectors of the economy. The research bases its analysis on the result from the questionnaires on national survey of indigenous firms conducted by the researcher. It also highlights the contributions of Ajaokuta steel Plc, Kogi state to the Nigerian economy. For example, the industry employs about 50 percent of the labour force in Nigeria. They are also intensive users of basic raw materials, above all, they are training ground for local enterprises. The researcher also concluded with some useful recommendations amongst which are: review of credit delivery system by government provision of basic infrastructures and the strengthening of national association of indigenous industrialists. Finally, it is hoped that if the recommendations are fully considered other performance would improve. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Public Administration project topics and materials you might be interested in»Impact of industrial conflict on the performance of workers in the government parastatal (a case study of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)»Human resources as a catalyst for economic growth and development in Nigeria (a case study of Abuja municipal area council) »The influence of effective personnel management practice in organization performance»Local government financial autonomy and grass root development in Nigeria (a case study of Afikpo north local government area)»Enhancing political stability in Nigeria through good governance ( a case study of Abia state)»Niger-Delta crisis and its impact on socio-economic development in Nigeria»Manpower training and development as a tool for effective performance in public sector in Nigeria»Bureaucracy and efficiency (a case study of Enugu state civil service)»The impact of poor revenue generation on the development of Local Government Areas»Political instability a major hindrance to effective policy implementation and good governance (a case study of Nigeria 1983 -1999)»Accountability and corruption in local government in Nigeria (Case study of Bonny local government area of Rivers state)»Fuel subsidy removal and the Nigerian economy (a case study of Abakiliki local government area, Ebonyi state) »Effects of delayed payment of lecturers salaries and wages on students performance»Impact of collective bargaining techniques on industrial relations practice (a case study of two selected firms from NUPENG and NUBIFE)»The influence of employee behaviour on the internal audit function of an organization (a case study of P.Z. industries plc Aba)