AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF OTTE, ASA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE

This study examines the socio-economic development of Otte, Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. Specifically, it examines the method of production and distributions of various aspect of activities, identifies the basis for involvement of men and women in the production; analyzes the socio-economic development on rural well-being and the perception of the inhabitants of the study area on the impact of such development on the environment. Interviews were administered to obtain the opinions of the respondents on the role of individuals and government on their welfare. Focus Group Discussions was conducted on the inhabitants and producers to explore their views on method of productions of various goods and the effects on their health and environment respectively. The study revealed significant positive impact of socio-economic development of the study area. The study recommends among others, the government should encourage the development of local industries that will process farm resources in the rural areas; this will reduce the spoilage of farm produce. Similarly, government should have a sound policy that will make capital and credit facilities more accessible to the local producers.