The Contribution Of Small Scale Industry To Poverty Alleviation In Nigeria With A Close Reference To Small Scale Enterprises In Lokoja Metropolis

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY           It is very important to note that in many developing countries like Nigeria, it is being argued that the small scale industries have not and cannot alone be expected to play the dynamic role that they are expected to play towards the rapid growth and development of the various segment of the country. It is therefore becoming even more important  those countries that the small scale industries which had however been neglected could play a significant role in the quest of economic development.        In recognition of this fact, the Nigeria government had in th…