(a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map. locate and name one area important for the manufacturing of: (i) cement: (ii) cocoa products: (iii) flour.
(b) Highlight three benefits of large-scale manufacturing industries in Nigeria.
(c) Outline three advantages which large-scale manufacturing industries have over small-scale manufacturing industries.
(a) Map of Nigeria showing : (i) Area for cement manufacturing. (ii) Area for cocoa products. (iii)Area for flour products
See Map Above
(b) Benefits of large-scale manufacturing industries in Nigeria: (i) Provides employment. (ii) Development of social amenities.
(iii) Revenue generation (iv) Stimulation of other sectors of the economy. (v) Foreign exchange earning. (vi) Growth of allied industries.
(vii) Diversification of the economy. (viii) Provision of goods. (ix) Skill acquisition/manpower development. (x) Conservation of foreign exchange.
(xi) income to investors/workers. (xii) Development of towns. (xiii) National prestige. (xiv) Promotes trade (national/international).
(xv) Development of infrastructure. (xvi) Increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). (xvii) improved trade balance. (xviii) Control of inflation.
(xix) Funding of education and research.
(xx) Improved standard of I (xxi) Acquisition of technology.
(c) Advantages of large-scale manufacturing industries over small-scale manufacturing Industries: (i) Stimulates more growth of other sectors of the economy. (ii) Operation is more efficient.
(iii) Skill acquisition is higher. (iii) Ability to procure capital from financial institutions. (iv) Leads to increase trade.
(v) Unit cost of production is lower. (vi) Higher Gross National Product (ONP). (vii) Ability to engage in research. (viii) Higher productivity. (ix) Provision of welfare facilities.
(x) Stimulates more infrastructural development. (xi) More employment avenues/opportunities. (x) More revenue to government. (xi) Leads to the development of more settlements.
(x) Higher conservation of foreign exchange. (xi) More efficient advertisement. (xii) Absorbs more risks.
Contributions ({{ comment_count }})
Please wait...
Modal title
Report
Block User
{{ feedback_modal_data.title }}