Abstract:
The study examined the determinants of Irvingia species (ogbono) in Aniocha North and South
Local Government Areas of Delta State of Nigeria. Primary data were mainly used in the study.
The data were collected using two sets of well-structured questionnaire containing items on the
supply information for producer and demand information respectively on ogbono in the study
area. A two-stage sampling technique was used to sample respondents in the area. A total of sixty
(60) copies of the producer-set and one hundred and twenty (120) copies of the consumer-set of
questionnaire respectively were valid for analysis for the study. Data collected were subjected
to inferential statistics using multivariate analysis, involving correlation analysis, Principal
Component Analysis (PGA), and the standardized beta-weight multiple regression analysis.
The results showed that, among the determinants of the supply of ogbono in the study area,
the initial supply price, mid-season supply price and the end-season price were statistically
significant at 5% level of significance. Among the determinants of irvingia kernel (ogbono)
demand, the initial demand price, mid-season demand price, end-of-season demand price,
price of substitute commodity were statistically significant. Therefore, institutional framework
that will guarantee stable price of ogbono will ultimately translate to improved economic base
and sustained livelihoods of the people of Aniocha in Delta State, Nigeria.
