THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF TARAUNI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KANO STATE

This study is based on the role of the small scale enterprises toward job creation with specific reference to Dana pharmaceuticals. The aim of this work is to provide a clear understanding of the effects of small scale enterprises on employments generation in Kano State, to assess the effect of small scale enterprises toward improving standard of living in Kano State and to provide recommendations on how best small scale enterprises can contribute to employment generation in Kano State. The research adopted a descriptive survey design as the methodology, targeting a population of 108 individuals, from which a sample size of 97 was selected using Krejcie and Morgan table of sample size. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources, with a structured questionnaire serving as the primary instrument for data collection. The data were analyzed using pie chart frequency and percentages, while hypotheses were tested using the chi-square (x²) method. The findings revealed that there is significant relationship between the role played by small scale enterprises and employment generation in Kano State. Additionally, the study also found out that small scale enterprise has a significant relationship toward improving standard of living. The study recommends that the Small scale enterprise should be given more attention by the government by establishing more vocational training centers, information technology centre and research institutes, Adequate funds should be provided by both government ment and other financial institutions so that small scale industries can be assisted with adequate funding, government should assist as well encourage small scale enterprises by providing adequate infrastructural facilities, it should also put in policies and programmes that will be favorable to entrepreneurs and small scale enterprise such as tax holiday, and effective management practices, accounting standards, adequate manpower and financial discipline should be maintained in the enterprises.