Factors Affecting The Livelihood Of The Small-Scale Fish Farmers (Seap Beneficiaries) In Oyo State, Nigeria

Abstract

A study to identify constraints faced by small-scale fish farmers participating in Self-Reliance Economic Advancement Program (SEAP) in Oyo State was conducted. The study employed a multistage sampling technique to select 140 beneficiaries. Primary data were obtained using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Tobi regression. The study results showed that 90.71% of the respondents were male with mean age of 41 years. Most (74.29%) of the respondents were married with 99.29% having 1-4 household members. Most (56.43%) of the respondents also had secondary. The regression analysis revealed significant correlation between beneficiaries’ livelihoods and factors such as age, primary occupation, membership of farmers' cooperative associations or groups, years of fish farming experience, and access to credit (p< 0.01, p< 0.05 and p<0.10). To build upon this findings, the intervention should be scaled up and out, with the SEAP intensifying efforts to replicate the programme and extend its reach to more farmers