The Impact of National Poverty Eradication Programme (Napep) on Economic Development of Nigeria
THE IMPACT OF NATIONAL POVERTY ERADICATION PROGRAMME (NAPEP) ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA
(A CASE STUDY OF BWARI MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL, FCT, ABUJA)
AYOOLA ISAIAH OLUFEMI
REG NO. 51026
A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (DBS)
JULY 2010
DECLARATION
I declare that this research project work was carried out by me through extensive study and readings and that the relevant sources used were duly acknowledged in the Bibliography.
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AYOOLA ISAIAH O. Date
CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that this project titled, “The Impact of National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) on economic development of Nigeria” written by Ayoola Isaiah Olufemi, as meeting the requirement for the Award of Diploma in Business Studies of Chartered Institute of Administration, Nigeria.
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Head of Department Date
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External Examiner Date
DEDICATION
This project is dedicated to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; and to my dear wife Cecilia Ayoola, the most special person I have ever known, my inspiration and my confidant.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am grateful to Almighty God for sustaining me throughout the period of this programme
I am grateful to my supervisor for her support, encouragement and prompt attention devoted during this project work.
Also, I want to acknowledge the Director African Business School for his support.
I also acknowledge the co-operation and provision of data given to me during the work by the staff and management of National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) Ayoola Isaiah Olufemi July 2010
CHAPTER ONE
(A CASE STUDY OF BWARI MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL, FCT, ABUJA)
AYOOLA ISAIAH OLUFEMI
REG NO. 51026
A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (DBS)
JULY 2010
DECLARATION
I declare that this research project work was carried out by me through extensive study and readings and that the relevant sources used were duly acknowledged in the Bibliography.
____________________ _____________________
AYOOLA ISAIAH O. Date
CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that this project titled, “The Impact of National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) on economic development of Nigeria” written by Ayoola Isaiah Olufemi, as meeting the requirement for the Award of Diploma in Business Studies of Chartered Institute of Administration, Nigeria.
____________________ ____________________ Supervisor Date
____________________ ____________________
Head of Department Date
____________________ ______________________
External Examiner Date
DEDICATION
This project is dedicated to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; and to my dear wife Cecilia Ayoola, the most special person I have ever known, my inspiration and my confidant.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am grateful to Almighty God for sustaining me throughout the period of this programme
I am grateful to my supervisor for her support, encouragement and prompt attention devoted during this project work.
Also, I want to acknowledge the Director African Business School for his support.
I also acknowledge the co-operation and provision of data given to me during the work by the staff and management of National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) Ayoola Isaiah Olufemi July 2010
CHAPTER ONE
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