EFFECTS OF THRIFT AND CREDIT SOCIETY ON ENHANCING MEMBERS LIVING STANDARD.

ABSTRACT

The effect of thrift and credit society on enhancing members’ living standard cannot be overemphasized. This has prompt the researcher to carry out a research work on the subject matter, the research started by introducing the subject matter in chapter one, background of the study, objectives of the study, research question, statement of the problem the significance of the study was also highlighted in this chapter. The researcher reviewed the work of different authors in the chapter two, the concept of cooperative, meaning of thrift and credit, the effect of cooperative and credit society, sources of fund, the problems they faced and the summary review is also discussed. The researcher discussed the method of gathering data, the data gathered were analyzed in chapter four. Lastly, the researcher draw a summary of findings, conclusion in chapter five and made some recommendations among which the researcher recommended that the problems of embezzlement, misappropriation of resource dishonesty and other negative factors associated with the management of cooperative especially in the area understudy should be checked through supervision by the cooperative department.