Marketing of mango (magnifera indica L.) by women in Maduguri metropolis

A study was conducted in Maiduguri, Borno state in 2007 to evaluate the role played by women in the marketing of Mango (Magnifera indica L,). A random sample of 50 women across the major mango marketing areas of the metropolis was taken, questionnaires were administered and the data obtained were subjected to simple statistical analysis tools of frequency and percentages. The result showed that 78% of the women do not engage in any other trade that the marketing of mangoes, 86% are above 50 years of age and 63% had no formal education. Post harvest losses, lack of access to credict, and lack of processing methods were the major problems encountered by all the women.