Thesis Abstract

Abstract
This research examines the role of banks in industrial development in Nigeria. Nigeria's industrial sector has been identified as a key driver of economic growth, job creation, and poverty alleviation. However, the sector has faced challenges such as limited access to finance, inadequate infrastructure, and policy inconsistencies. Banks play a crucial role in providing financial resources to support industrial activities, ranging from manufacturing to agribusiness. The study explores the various ways in which banks participate in industrial development in Nigeria, including providing loans, investment banking services, and advisory support. It also investigates the challenges faced by banks in supporting industrial development, such as high non-performing loans, regulatory constraints, and the lack of long-term financing options. Additionally, the research analyzes the impact of banks' participation in industrial development on economic growth, employment generation, and sectoral diversification. Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including interviews with bank officials, policymakers, and industry experts, as well as data analysis of financial reports and industrial performance indicators, the study provides insights into the effectiveness of banks' interventions in the industrial sector. The research also examines best practices from other countries that have successfully leveraged the banking sector to drive industrial development. The findings of this study have implications for policymakers, regulators, banks, and industrial stakeholders in Nigeria. By identifying the key challenges and opportunities for banks to support industrial development, the research offers recommendations to enhance the role of banks in promoting industrial growth. These recommendations include improving credit risk assessment mechanisms, enhancing regulatory frameworks to support long-term financing, and fostering collaboration between banks, government agencies, and industrial enterprises. Overall, this research contributes to the existing literature on the role of banks in industrial development in developing countries, with a focus on Nigeria. By shedding light on the potential of banks to drive industrial growth and economic transformation, the study provides valuable insights for stakeholders seeking to accelerate industrial development and achieve sustainable economic development in Nigeria.

Thesis Overview

1.0            INTRODUCTION

In Nigeria since the oil boom in the early 70’s has been a  victim if monopolistic  economy and since then we had been enjoy the so called “PETRO NAIRA” without adequate involving in a sound policy that will keep the nation economy in a firm foundation for study growth. Though, the country importance of industrialization as for back as 1964, yet without “PETRO NAIRA” started flowing in they have blind fold as to ignore the important of establishing industries to ensure a diversified economy.

Industrialization has been approved beyond reasonable doubt as very crucial for a nation to survived henceforth it is pertinent that we explicable manifest how the role the banks can be employed to the development of these industries.

In doing these, we will reach to an extent of study the medium and small-scale industries which are very crucial to economy. To end this, Banks find it difficult to top lure  prospective investors having lost the confidence and credibility respond on them to save.

Consequently, this militates against the proper development of industries in any economy like Nigeria. In the light of the above importance of industries they need assistance for their survival. To achieve this, however their activities growth and development need to been matched with financial sound system.

1.1     STATEMENT OF PROMBLES