Contribution of keke-napep to poverty alleviation in Kwara state, Nigeria

KEKE-NAPEP Project/Commercial Tricycle is one of the NAPEP interventions in poverty alleviation in Nigeria. Therefore, the present study examines the contribution of KEKE-NAPEP to the economic poverty alleviation of people in Ilorin, Kwara State, by way of enhancing their living standard particularly among the operators and the poor in the State. Primary data for this study are collected by using questionnaire however the respondents are selected using simple random sampling technique among the beneficiaries of the Project in the State. The data generated are analysed via descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings show positive and significant contribution of the Project towards the economic poverty alleviation and standard of living of the respondents. Most of the respondents were equally satisfied with their involvement in the operation of keke-napep. Lastly, the study gives conclusion and recommendation towards the improvement of KEKE-NAPEP Project/operation in Kwara State.