Information needs of rural women in Nigeria

Abstract

Some factors contributing to the low standard of living of rural people in Africa in general and rural women in particular, are discussed, and the ineffectiveness of the various governments' programmes to redress the situation highlighted. A survey conducted in Nigeria reveals that rural women, who are predominantly illiterate, are ignorant of modern methods of improving agricultural production and of other ways of self- development. The dissemination of vital information that could assist rural dwellers to improve themselves and their economic status, is recommended as an effective means of rural development. The use of radio jingles is also recommended to make information dissemination to rural people effective.