The Contribution Of Financial Institution In The Development Of Nigeria Economy

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Abstract

Contribution of financial institution is not just for more development, but also grow the economy of Nigeria. This is because the commercial bank attitude to the public is quiet

However, this study is aimed at identifying the contribution of financial institution in Nigerian economy, also to decimate its problem and prospects in Nigeria economy.

This study also focused attention to extent the commercials banks has adopted the use of capital asset and knowing the effect and efficiently.

Moreover, it focus is also direct to general operation of financial institution in Nigeria particularly, commercial banks.

Chapter One

Introduction

1.0 Background of the Study

Having chosen this topic to write on, my objectives is to find out the roles played by our financial institutions in our present economic situation whether they being followed in this time of economic recession their effects on the economy and the extents to which they have gone in helping to revamp the economy. Financial institutions.
The historical background or theses financial institution are made up of banking and non-banking institutions.

The historical background of these financial institution is mode of operation which is an important aspect of this study. By their historical background. We can now know the aims purpose, objectives of these financial institution in our economy. In 1st July 1959, the first central bank of Nigeria (C.B.N) which was the apere bank that control other financial institution in the country was established. Commercial bank is the oldest of all banking institutional in Nigeria, it dates back to 1892 when. It was known as the bank of British West Africa (Now First bank of Nigeria) was established. This was followed in 1917 by the Barchys bank (Dominidu, colonia and overseas) (DCO) (Now union bank in 1933. the first successful Indigenous commercial bank was named National bank of Nigeria was established in 1948. African continental bank (ACB) was established by 1960 at independent, these were (12) twelve banks operating in the country with a total number of 160 offices and branches scattered in different locations of the country.

Many specialized credit institutions have in the past two and half decades developed. These includes the Nigeria Merchant banks, Nigeria industrial development bank (NIDB) Nigeria bank for commerce and industry (NACB) established 1973 and restructured in the 1978 to include the finance of co-operative bank established in the federal mortgage bank of Nigeria constitution in July, 1977, merchant banks then are relatively new business which were trance to 1960 when Selected financial institutions in Enugu was established. The Non-bank financial institution includes finance companies, the oldest finance Ltd was established in 1959.

Then insurance companies, then first insurance companies were 1921 and was named Royal exchange Assurance company, investment companies unit trust, co-operative societies which have its foundation from the establishment of co-operative stores in 1844 in Britain, its origin in Nigeria banks to the eighteen (18th) century Bureax De change which was establish in 1989 though the decree that the same your and persen provident fund.

It is the desire of all these financial institutions to to create an impact on the Nigeria economy. Also the citizen’s expectant from all these financial institution is to see the roles played by these financial institution in our present economic situations.

1.1 Statement of the Problems

The research is geared towards findings out the roles played by commercial banks in enhancing the economic development of Nigerian through agriculture and commerce.

I will like to find out on how the commercial banks help in the development of Nigeria economy.

To know conditions involved in getting credit facilities to enhance economic development.
To know how the commercial banks contributed to the growth of entrepreneurship development in Nigeria.
To know if the banks grant enough credit facilities to the enhancement of economic development.
To know how far the commercial bank have attracted foreign investment into Nigeria.
To also know how the commercial banks increase in industrial productivity in Nigeria.

1.2 Rationale of the Study

The aim behind the establishment of the commercial banks was to promote and foster rapid economic development by financial industries and commerce. Against this background therefore, this particular study tired to find out whether these commercial banks live up to the expectation for which they wee established.

1.3 Objectives of the Study

The objectives of the study is to find out whether the role is improving the growth and development of Nigeria economy is being played efficiently and effectively and those things that gives distress in the system. Another objective was to know or X-ray what the government is doing to maintain any financial institution in the development of the Nigeria Economy like Nigeria and solve the problem if any and also solved the problem of low productivity. And unemployment in the economy at large. And also in partial fulfillment of my national diploma (ND)

1.4 Significance of the Study:

The idea of setting up the commercial banks in Nigerian was that hey would in no small way speed up the economy growth and development of the nation.

This study is very important because having examined the various roles performed by these commercial banks it will enable any developing nation hoping to establish financial institution to make clear-out decision in their drive to speed up economic growth and development.

It is necessary for lectures (Teachers) and workers in relation to this study. It is important to student taking courses in accountant, banking and finance and economics to have modern approach to the teaching and understanding the financial institutions in which they will find interest in.

1.5 Scope of the Study

The research project is designed to cover the roles of financial institutions in the development of the economy. It shall cover both the present and past period of financial institutions in Nigeria. For easier collection of data some banks particularly commercial banks will be examined for the research.

1.6 Research Question

Does financial institution (Banks) engage themselves in activities that help to develop the economy?
Does the banks regulation have any effect on the roles of financial institution as they play in the economy?
Does long-term borrowing affect the role of financial institution in the development of the Nigeria Economy?
Is the contribution of financial funds to banks enough to be felt at well as stimulating the economy?

1.7 Research Hypothesis

The oxford advanced learners dictionary defined hypothesis as suggestion or idea the is based on know facts and is used as basis for reasoning or further investigation. For the purpose of this study, the hypothesis shall be analyzed in order to prove their level of rejections and acceptance. These are hypothesis which were used.

Ho: There is no significant relationship between financial institutions and economic development.
Hi: There is significant relationship between financial Institution and economic development.
Ho: There is no significant relationship between financial institutions and implementation of government policies
Hi: There is a significant relationship between financial institutions and implementation of government policies

1.8 Limitations of the Study

I wish to express my difficulties which I encountered when collecting information through the questionnaires

The present fuel price increase was a major limited as it made transportation to these banks and libraries quite difficult.

Besides times and financial constraints, some other factors that militated against this research projects includes:

1. Lack of books:

The scope of its work was electively affected because of scarcity of books in the relevant areas.

2. Attitude constraints:

In the case of the questionnaire, some blatantly refused to collect it to gill while those that collected tool a lot of time to fill the required answers. Some fill them haphazardly.

3. Bureautic constraints:

Under this limitation concrete attempt made to interview or reach top official failed because of redtaptism in running official engagements and procedures in releasing the official or secret of the company.

1.9 Definition of Terms

i. Financial Institution:

It may be defined as unit or sectors which mobilized sailing and allocate them into investment projects for this study, I shall take them as those institutions which gather together financial resources from surpluses sector to pump into the deficit sectors for economic development.

ii. Modus Operand:

This means the mode of operation in the financial institution.

iii. Financial Intermediation:

These are financial institutions which match the deposit requirement of savers with the investment requirements of the borrowers.

iv. Savings:

It constitutes that part of income not spent on consumption or expenditure on goods or services. But for in purpose of this project, saving will be taken as that part of total income not spent on immediate consumption but is set towards accentuation of capital for further transactions.

v. Non-Banks:

In this project, non banks on financial institutions includes insurance companies, investment companies unit trust, co-operative societies, Bureax De change, primary mortgage institutions and pension and provident fund all these are non-banks, financial institutions which help in economic growth of the development of the Nigeria Economy.

Chapter Five

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

5.1 Summary of Finding

This project have five chapters which talk about the roles which financial institutions as a whole and treated some findings which were made.

Whether financial institution have made a positive impact in the development of the Nigeria economy.
To known whether financial institution have helped to implement government policies and programmes is Nigeria.
To find out whether banks engage themselves in activities that help to develop the economy.

Chapter two deals with literature reviews, it treated all necessary fact in financial institution and what they will do or not to do so as to improve this system of financial institution in Nigeria. And how to calculate the simple percentage and the expected frequency.

Chapter three talks about research methodology and how to calculate the simple percentage and also the frequency.

Chapter four, it also deals on the solving of the findings (hypothesis) that were made in chapter one and by using the percentage method to calculate those finding and by solving some questions from the questionnaire.

Finally the last chapter which is the chapter five deals with the summary of findings, conclusion and recommendation. The conclusion of our researcher which will be made to improve the system of financial institution in our country.

5.2 Conclusion

Due to the dynamic nature of our environment it is therefore imperative that banks (Financial institution) should undertake research in order to know exactly what are the roles to play by them in the development of our country’s economy which were depressed now.

This project however has made clear based on the findings, the roles of financial institution in the development of the Nigeria Economy.

5.3 Recommendation

Having written on the topic, which is the roles of financial institution in the development of the Nigeria Economy. I will like to make some recommendations which should be made in order to improve the system of financial in our country.

They should mind their area of specialization
They should make sure that adequate credit is channeled to the key productive sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing faster rapid growth and diversification of the economy.
Central bank should review it monitory strategies over the financial institutions.
Their activities should be properly geared towards economic development.
The banking system must therefore ensure that all available savings are mobilized through the provision through branch banking and mobile banking service.
Central banker should hold meetings from time to time with the executives of these institutions will a view of correct the economic balance of the country.

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