Sources of information used by women involved in fish industry in Lagos State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines the sources of information available to women involved in fish industry about modern technology and innovation in fisheries in Lagos State, Nigeria. Three hundred and fifty respondents were selected through multi-stage random sampling technique. Data were collected using interview schedule. The interview schedule was subjected to face validity and reliability tests using split half technique ( r = 0.75). The results show that 42 percent of the women obtain information through local women's association. The results further indicate that the mass media are not efficient in information dissemination to the women involved in fish industry in Lagos State. The test of association between the sources of information and involvement in fishing activities gave significant relationship with local women's association (2 = 74.84, p<0.05) and family members (2 = 34.84, p<0.05).


(Af J of Livestock Extension: 2002 1: 11-14)