This research was conducted in order assess the role of
cooperatives in community development in Sokoto metropolis. The
data for this research were obtained by sampling the opinion of 60
respondents all of which are members of different cooperatives in
the study area using simple random sampling technique. The
research instrument used was questionnaire administration and the
data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequencies
and percentages).The study showed that 50% of the respondents
were between the ages of 20 and 30 years. 62% of them sourced
their money through personal contributions. The research revealed
that the contribution of cooperatives societies in community
development through self help effort are more of schools
rehabilitation, road construction and other community projects
(mosques construction, rehabilitation, donation of books and
medicine to schools and community clinic, financial and material
assistance to disabled people). 70% of the respondents have stated
that that they have not received any assistance from the
government. Recommendations were made and an appeal to the
government to intensify its effort in financing capacity building and
provision of technical facilities.