Youth Empowerment Schemes and Unemployment in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria
1 Department of Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
2 Department of Business Administration, Elizade University, Ilara – Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria
* Corresponding author: emmanuelolaniyidunmade@femsbukjournals.org.ng
2 Department of Business Administration, Elizade University, Ilara – Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria
* Corresponding author: emmanuelolaniyidunmade@femsbukjournals.org.ng
Abstract
For Nigeria, the so called giant of Africa to stand out economically as one of the best
countries in the continent and also in the world, it must effectively empower its teaming
youths. This is not only to better the lots of its young citizens, but also to enable them to
contribute maximally to the national economic growth, while equally minimizing the high
rate of criminality in the country. Hence, this study assessed the impact of youth
empowerment schemes on the unemployment situation in Nigeria, with a focus on Abuja, the
Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The study utilized simple random sampling technique
through a questionnaire administration. The descriptive statistics used involved simple
percentages and tables, while inferential statistics adopted was regression analysis. The
findings of the study established: a significant and positive impact of youth empowerment
schemes on the youths’ employment generation; and a significant impact of N - Power
scheme on the youths’ self-reliance in Abuja Metropolis. The study hence, recommended the
improvement of the country's unemployment condition by the government through a thorough
review of all policy schemes targeted at youth empowerment and development activities. This
was with a view to minimize replication and clashes in the operational sectors.
Keywords
Job Creation; Job Security; National Development; Youth Empowerment; and Youth Unemployment.
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How to Cite
Dunmade, E. O., & Asa, K. J. (2022). Youth Empowerment Schemes and Unemployment in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria. Bayero Business Review, 6(2), 204-220. https://doi.org/10.67894/bbr.2022.7jq7xupc
E. O. Dunmade, and K. J. Asa, "Youth Empowerment Schemes and Unemployment in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria," Bayero Business Review, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 204-220, November 2022. doi: 10.67894/bbr.2022.7jq7xupc
