THE SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS IN CO-OPERATIVE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES- THE NIGERIA SITUATION (A CASE STUDY OF BUREAU OF CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD SUFFICIENCY, AKWA IBOM STATE)

The objectives of this study are to: i. assess the sources of funds available to cooperative business enterprises in Nigeria. ii. highlight the problems associated with raising funds by cooperative societies iii. examine the business(es) engaged in by cooperators in present day Nigeria. iv. show how these funds are applied by cooperative societies. v. examine measures adopted by cooperatives in recovery of loans vi. proffer solutions to problems associated with raising funds by cooperative enterprises in Nigeria. vii. identify the problems bedevilling the success of co-operative business enterprises in Nigeria.