ABSTRACT

The study is geared towards identifying and analyzing the contributions of women to socio-economic and political development in Nigeria with particular emphasis in Anambra State. It was carried out using both primary and secondary sources of data. The secondary source of data are employed in analyzing the key concepts while the real issues canvased were x-rayed through a survey research using simple percentage in analyzing viewpoints of related members of the society obtained through structural questionnaire. The study observed that women especially those in Anambra Central Senatorial District have contributed meaningfully to nation building in Nigeria and recommended that clear cut policy that will guide women programmes and grant them greater leverage to be part of policy formulation and implementation should be adopted.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page

Approval Page-------------------------------------------------i

Dedication----------------------------------------------------ii

Acknowledgement-------------------------------------------iii

Abstract-------------------------------------------------------iv

Table of contents---------------------------------------------v

CHAPTER ONE

1.0     Background of the Study------------------------------------

1.1     Statement of the Problem------------------------------------

1.2     Purpose of the Study-----------------------------------------

1.3     Research Question--------------------------------------------

1.4     Statement of Hypothesis-------------------------------------

1.5     Theoretical Framework---------------------------------------

1.6     Significance of the Study-------------------------------------

1.7     Scope of the Study--------------------------------------------

1.8     Limitation of the Study---------------------------------------

1.9     Definition of Terms--------------------------------------------

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1Contributionsof Women and Nation Building--------------

2.2Challenges Affecting Women Participation in Politics and Decision Making ----------------------------------------

2.3 Summary of Literature Review-------------------------------

CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1  Design of the Study-------------------------------------------

3.2  Area of the Study----------------------------------------------

3.3  Population of the Study--------------------------------------

3.4  Sample/Sampling Technique--------------------------------

3.5  Instrument for Data Collection------------------------------

3.6  Reliability and Validation of the Instrument--------------

3.7  Distribution and Retrieval of the Instrument-------------

3.8  Method of Data Analysis-------------------------------------

CHAPTER 4

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1  Data Presentation---------------------------------------------

4.2  Analysis of Research Question------------------------------

4.3  Testing of Hypothesis-----------------------------------------

4.4  Interpretation of Results-------------------------------------

CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1  Summary of Findings-----------------------------------------

5.2  Conclusion-----------------------------------------------------

5.3  Recommendations---------------------------------------------

REFERENCE--------------------------------------------------------------

APPENDIX A---------------------------------------------------------------

APPENDIX B---------------------------------------------------------------