Economic Analysis of Paddy Rice Marketing in Kebbi State, Nigeria

The study analysed the economics of paddy rice marketing in Kebbi State Nigeria. A multi stage sampling technique was used. Data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to 320 paddy rice marketers. Data was analysed using Descriptive statistics, Gross margin and multiple regression analysis. Majority 79.1% had attained one form of education while 56.3% were members of cooperative with an average membership of 7 years and had an average income of about ₦70,000. Result on costs and returns of paddy rice marketing had a net return of ₦10,330 per metric tonne, the return on naira spent was 7.3% which implied that for every ₦1 spent in marketing of paddy rice, a profit of 73kobo was realised as return to investment. The factors that affect price of paddy rice shows about 62% in the total variation in price of paddy rice was greatly influenced by cooperative membership, duration of storage, marketing experience and Distance to market at 5% level of significance. The determinants of profit earned by paddy marketers shows that the variables for storage cost and transportation cost were significant at 1% while licensing was significant at 5% level of probability

Contribution of Vocational Teacher towards National Food Security and Sustainable Development

Given its crucial role in Nigeria's technological and industrial growth, the Federal Republic of Nigeria has prioritized vocational and technical education. It has been stated as a factor of education that promotes the learning of essential scientific information as well as practical and applied skills. Vocational and technical education (VTE) are essential to the social and economic advancement of a country. The most fundamental challenge facing Nigeria today is that of ensuring the availability of food at all times and at all levels for a healthy and productive life. Having enough food for the populace is crucial and fundamental to any nation's life geared towards achieving human development goals. Furthermore, vocational education will contribute significantly to agriculture. The skills acquired through VTE can contribute to food production and foreign exchange earnings in Nigeria. The teaching and learning of vocational skills should place a strong emphasis on vocational learners. The inability of our policy implementation to achieve the national goal of increased agricultural production and food security has often been attributed to some constraints. A successful government is best judged by its capacity to ensure the citizens' food security as the way forward