Ajaero, J. O.Ogueri, E. I.Matthews-Njoku, E. C.Adesope, O. M.2024-10-312024-10-312018Ajaero, J. O., Ogueri, E. I., Matthews-Njoku, E. C. and Adesope, O. M. (2018). Characterization and analysis of rural community associations in a peri-urban community of Imo State, Nigeria. Global Approaches to Extension Practice (GAEP), Vol. 13(1)https://repository.futo.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14562/1434A research work on rural community associations in a peri-urban community of Imo State with tables and chartsThis paper focuses on characterization and analysis of rural community associations in a peri-urban community of Imo state, Nigeria. A qualitative methodology was used to characterize rural community associations in the study area. In Agbala community, these social units exist, comprising of six (6) women organizations, two (2) men organizations, two (2) church groups, one (1) agricultural group and seven (7) age grades. There are more social interactions among the women organizations than the males. However, inter group interaction could be described as weak and might be a manifestation of poor social cohesion in the community. Their scope of activities cover infrastructural development, education concerns, membership welfare and agriculture. Agricultural activity is the least of activities engaged in by these organizations. There is the need to educate the membership of existing community organization on the importance of incorporating economic oriented projects in their programmes. Extension service should concentrate efforts in designing a clear strategy that would utilize the existing social organizations as veritable tools for economic empowerment through grass root mobilization.enRural community associationsPeri-urban communityAgricultural activityAgricultural extension serviceAgricultural social groupDepartment of Agricultural ExtensionArticle