THE POTENTIALS OF THE ALLOMA OIL PALM PROJECT IN IMPROVING THE SOCIOECONOMIC FORTUNES OF KOGI STATE

Abstract

This study is focused on Management and Performance of Public Sector Projects, taking Alloma oil palm project in Kogi State as a case study. This study covers the period from it’s inception in 1974 to 2022. Documentary records from files, Questionnaires, oral interviews and telephone interviews and messages were employed, to gather data about the project. The use of multiple data gathering instrument was to ensure reliability and validity of the study. The study found out that Oil Palm is a very important cash crop and should be given priority attention. The project is not well managed, it is operating far below its potentials, The project if properly funded and managed is capable of generating revenue for the state and create employment opportunities, the study recommended improved funding of the project, expansion of the project, overhauling of the management machinery of the project, procurement of more implements, equipments and machinery.