Veta, DennisVeta, Dennis2023-06-262023-06-262020-03Veta, O. D. (2020). Self-help projects in rural Otegbo community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria: The place of community development experts. Port Harcourt Journal of History and Diplomatic Studies, 7 (1), 43 - 64https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/20.500.12484/11271This study sought to investigate problems, if any, militating against execution of self-help projects in rural Otegbo community and how to reduce such factors to the barest minimal in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta state, Nigeria. A cross sectional survey design and multistage sampling technique were adopted for the study. A questionnaire schedule, IDI and FGD guides were used for data collection. Analysis of quantitative data was done using SPSS Version 22. The projects were mainly sustainable. However, low educational level of the community members was the major problem that militated against execution of the self-help projects and their sustainability in the study area, the need for involvement of social workers (community development experts) in rural development process were advanced.Community, Participation, Development, Programmes, Africa, Development ExpertsSelf-help Projects, Rural, Otegbo, Development, SustainabilityArticle