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Small Business Opportunities for
Cooperatives in Nigeria
ALEX EHIS INEDEGBOR
A presentation to members of
Achievers Cooperative
Society Ltd
June 2011
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History of Cooperatives
The word cooperative is from the Latin, co-operari. Co means with
while Operari means to work. Co-operari therefore means to workwith.
The history of modern co-operatives dates back to the Agricultural andIndustrial Revolutions of the 18th and 19th centuries.
There is some dispute as to which was the first ever cooperative.
As early as 1761, the Fenwick Weavers' Society had been formed inScotland. Thats nearly 250 years ago! Its services expanded to includeassistance with savings and loans, emigration and education.
Since then, cooperatives have thrived.
However, the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers, founded in 1844, isusually considered the first successful co-operative enterprise, used as amodel for modern co-ops, following the 'Rochdale Principles'.
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Cooperatives In Nigeria
The Cooperative Federation of Nigeria (CFN) was formed in 1945 and
was registered in 1967.
The background of cooperatives in Nigeria is traceable to the traditionalsavings and loans system.
about 50,000.
Cooperatives in Lagos alone have a capital base of =N=20bn
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Basis for Cooperatives
Self-help,
Self-responsibility
Equality
Equity
Solidarity
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Underlying Principles ofCooperatives
i. Open membership
ii. Voluntary Association
iii. State control
v. ources o nance
v. Democratic Management
vi. Service motive
vii. Separate Legal Entity
vi. Distribution of Surplus
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Types of Cooperatives
1. Consumers Co-operative Society: These societies are formed to protect the interest ofgeneral consumers by making consumer goods available at a reasonable price. They buy goods
directly from the producers or manufacturers and thereby eliminate the middlemen in the processof distribution.
2. Producers Co-operative Society: These societies are formed to protect the interest of smallproducers by making available items of their need for production like raw materials, tools andequipments, machinery, etc.
3. Co-operative Marketing Society: These societies are formed by small producers andmanufacturers who find it difficult to sell their roducts individuall . The societ collects theproducts from the individual members and takes the responsibility of selling those products in themarket.
4. Co-operative Credit Society: These societies are formed to provide financial support to themembers. The society accepts deposits from members and grants them loans at reasonable ratesof interest in times of need. Village Service Co-operative Society and Urban Cooperative Banksare examples of co-operative credit society.
5. Co-operative Farming Society: These societies are formed by small farmers to work jointlyand thereby enjoy the benefits of large-scale farming.
6. Housing Co-operative Society: These societies are formed to provide residential houses tomembers. They purchase land, develop it and construct houses or flats and allot the same tomembers. Some societies also provide loans at low rate of interest to members to construct theirown houses. The Employees Housing Societies and Metropolitan Housing Cooperative Societyare examples of housing co-operative society.
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Common Challenges
i. Limited Capital: The amount of capital that a cooperative society can raise
from its member is very limited because the membership is generally confinedto a particular section of the society. Again due to low rate of return themembers do not invest more capital. Governments assistance is ofteninadequate for most of the co-operative societies.
ii. Problems in Management: Generally it is seen that co-operative societiesdo not function efficiently due to lack of managerial talent. The members or
society. Again, because of limited capital they are not able to get the benefits ofprofessional management.
iii. Lack of Motivation: Every co-operative society is formed to render serviceto its members rather than to earn profit. This does not provide enoughmotivation to the members to put in their best effort and manage the societyefficiently.
iv. Lack of Co-operation: The co-operative societies are formed with the ideaof mutual co-operation. But it is often seen that there is a lot of friction betweenthe members because of personality differences, ego clash, etc. The selfishattitude of members may sometimes bring an end to the society
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Business Opportunities
AGRICULTURE
One of the fastest growing business opportunities inNigeria is catfish farming.
full potential.
Major players in this business are usually regional players.
Start-up capital is low. Land can be leased
You could also consider snail-farming
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Business Opportunities (Contd)
TRANSPORTATION Lagosians face the transportation challenge on daily
basis.
Opportunities exist for Buses, taxi, tricycles or evenokada. Buses can be outsourced to schools!
For transportation, it is always better to insure
comprehensively.
Operators will require close monitoring
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Business Opportunities (Contd)
INFO-TECH
Cyber cafs came into existence based on the need bypeople to stay connected to the rest of the world.
Select a good location.
You can start with few systems (maybe 10)
The cost of systems have dropped significantly.
Once the speed is right and the environment comfortable,
you are sure to stay in business
You can run a business centre alongside
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Business Opportunities (Contd)
EXPORT
Nigeria is rich in export commodities
Ranging from foodstuffs to agricultural produce, all can be exported
Can be done even on a small scale through major exporters.
You can export charcoal, beniseed, yam flour, cashew nuts, etc
If you are exporting through another exporter, you will need to fine-tune the legal agreements.
Though this maybe seasonal, you can have several suns in a season.
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Business Opportunities (Contd)
TRADING
Trading has no limit. You can buy and sell just anything aslong as it is legal
Super-market or corner shop?
Seasonal products like umbrellas and raincoats. Now is thetime to begin the process of exporting such.
Clothing? Especially as festivities approach
Retailing of drinks. (Maybe a sub-distributor)
Sale of recharge cards? Low margin but profitable withvolumes
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Business Opportunities (Contd)
SERVICES
Rental services
Event management.
Tutorial centres
Etc, etc
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The key question
For Achievers, what will it be?
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Thank you
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