Rejuvenating the Economies of Ogbese Rural Region, Nigeria

Aims: To examine the level of socio-economic and physical development of Ogbese town vis-à-vis the regional development potentials.
Study Design: Reconnaissance survey and administration of questionnaires were carried out in the study.
Place and Duration of Study: Ogbese region in Akure Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria, between July and August, 2013.
Methodology: We sampled 96 respondents in the study region (Ogbese 60, Elemo 8, Benin 7, Owode 9, Araromi 7 and Lisa 5). Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts and percentages.
Results: Research findings show that agriculture as the spine of the rural regional economy is declining due to the financial constraints and failure of the farmers and traders to harness labor and facilities for effective operations.
Conclusion: Policy measures were recommended based on research findings to improve the economies of the rural environment.