SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL MARKET AND VARIATIONS IN PRICES OF VEGETABLE IN LAGOS STATE

SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL MARKET AND VARIATIONS IN PRICES OF VEGETABLE IN LAGOS STATE

(A CASE STUDY OF OJO LOCAL GOVERNMENT)

ABSTRACT

The study examines the spatial distribution of local market and variations in vegetable prices in Lagos state using Ojo local government as a case study. Also the way in which effective distribution channels can be used to increase customer satisfaction and the spatial interaction in Ojo local Government as a whole.The major source of data collection was questionnaire administration using stratified-random sampling techniques. SPSS 17.0 was employed to analyze the data, while chi-square statistical index were used to test the hypothesis of the research and correlation was used to test for the variation in prices of vegetable in the study area.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT                                                                                                    PAGES

Title page                                                                                                                  i

Certification                                                                                                                ii

Dedication                                                                                                                  iii

Acknowledgements                                                                                                    iv

Abstract                                                                                                                      v

Table of contents                                                                                                        vi

CHAPTER ONE:     INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background to the Study                                                                               1

1.2       Statement of the Problem                                                                               5

1.3       Aim and Objectives                                                                                        6

1.4       Theoretical Foundation                                                                                   6

1.5       The Study Area                                                                                               9

1.6       Methodology                                                                                                  12

1.7       Hypothesis                                                                                                      13

1.8       Significance of Study                                                                                     13

References                                                                                                      14

CHAPTER TWO

2.0       Literature Review / Conceptual Framework                                                   15

2.1       Introduction                                                                                                    15

2.2       Spatial Marketing Integration                                                                         15

2.2.1    The Concept of Spatial Market Integration                                                    18

2.2.2    Empirical Estimation Methods                                                                       20

2.2.3    A Fragile Empirical Foundation for Guiding Policy                                      21

2.3       Agricultural Marketing Systems in Nigeria                                                    21

2.4       Distribution Channels for Foodstuff in Nigeria                                             24

CHAPTER THREE:                        RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.0 Introduction                                                                                                          28

3.1. Methodology of Study                                                                                        28

3.2. Research Design                                                                                                  29

3.3 Sample Procedure                                                                                                 29

3.4 Data Instrument                                                                                                    29

3.5 Analytical Techniques                                                                                           30

CHAPTER FOUR:  ANALYSIS OF DATA AND PRESENTATION OF RESULT

4.1       Introduction                                                                                                    31
4.2       Socio-Economic Background of Marketer/ Retailer                                       31

4.3       Data Analysis and Results on Market Products                                             33

4.4       Testing of Hypotheses and Discussion of Result.                                          47

CHAPTER FIVE:    SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION 

5.0       Introduction                                                                                                   50

5.1       Summary                                                                                                         50

5.2       Recommendation                                                                                           51

5.3       Conclusion                                                                                                      51
Bibliography                                                                                                   53

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