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SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF WOMEN EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT ON FAMILY LIFE IN KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT OF KOGI STATE

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Abstract

This research work was aimed at finding out the socio-economic impact women education and empowerment on family life in Kogi Central Senatorial District of Kogi State. Toguide the study, seven research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The population of the study was 5,200 which cut across five local government areas of the state. The major instruments used were structured questionnaire and oral interview for data collection. Sampling technique was adopted. The major findings were that women education can be a potent tool for family advancement and would enable women contribute to family life and the society at large. Based on the findings recommendation were made which included that women should be encouraged to contribute their quotas for the development of the home and family.