Abstract:
The study examined impact of Occupational Groups in
fostering community development activities ill OmodaAdangba
community, Ilorin, Kwara State. The study adopted
survey research design with a sample of 300 numbers of
different occupational groups ralldomly selected from ten ( JO)
stratified occupational groups in Omoda-Adangba community.
The data collected using Occupatiollal Groups and
Community Deve/ppment Questionnaire ( OGCDQ). and
focused group discussion schedule were analysed with simple
percentages and chi-square statistics. The findings from the
study showed that activities of the grol,f.ps had significantly
impacted positively Oil the socio-eco1Zomic status and
infrastructural development of their host community. General
education for all occupational groups and establishment of
mutual relationship between· occupational groups and
community development agencies are therefore,
recommended.
