The Socioeconomic attributes and Risk behaviour of Small–Scale Oil Palm Processors (Millers) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

This study examines the socioeconomic and risk behaviour of small–scale oil palm processors in Akwa Ibom State, southern region Nigeria. The multi-stage sampling technique was used to collect cross-sectional data from one hundred twenty-five (125) micro-oil processors. results revealed that majority were married males dominant sex. average years processing experience, age, membership social organization educational attainment stood at 11.43 years, 48.23 2.78 12.15 respectively. processors' household size annual income 5 members N319, 658.33 (at 1$ = N380.26 2020) factors identified among include insufficient raw materials, poor public electricity, high cost tools machines increased operation hazards. result showed are risk-takers. empirical processors’ attainment, organization, size, experience significant influencing To enhance well-being region, emphasis should be devoted development education capital formation others.