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The Economic Impact of Rice Production on Job Creation and Institutional Revenue: Evidence from the TETFund Center of Excellence, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi

Aliyu Mohammed Othman, Abubakar Ahmad Yusuf

Abstract

Rice production has become an increasingly important tool for sustainable agricultural development, particularly in developing economies like Nigeria. This study evaluates the economic impact of rice production on job creation and institutional revenue generation using the TETFund Center of Excellence (Integrated Farming) at Federal Polytechnic Bauchi as a case study. The research aims to assess how institutional rice farming contributes to employment opportunities for youths and internally generated revenue (IGR) for the polytechnic. A mixed-methods approach will be adopted, combining quantitative analysis of production records, income reports, and employment data from 2020 to 2024, with qualitative interviews from staff, beneficiaries, and farm managers. Findings are expected to show that structured agricultural programs, such as those supported by TETFund, significantly enhance local employment and institutional financial sustainability. The study’s implications will inform agricultural policy, institutional funding strategies, and youth empowerment programs in polytechnic-based agribusiness initiatives.

Keywords

Rice productionjob creationrevenue generationTETFundFederal Polytechnic

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