IMPACT OF THE N-POWER INITIATIVE ON UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA: DELTA STATE IN FOCUS

Authors

  • OBUKOHWO OBA EFAYENA Foundation of Economic Research and Training (FERT) 1 Femi Deru Close, Off Agbaoku Road, Opebi, Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria.
  • PATRICIA N BUZUGBE Department of General Studies, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashukwu, Nigeria

Keywords:

N-Power, unemployment, volunteers; poverty, N-Teach, job, N-tax, programme

Abstract

The paper examined the impact of the N-Power schemes on unemployment in Nigeria, using Delta State as a reference point. Employing multi-stage sampling techniques, the study adopted a sample of 875 volunteers across 25 local government areas of the State. The probit regression employed by the study showed that the N-Power programme has not significantly reduced unemployment in Delta State as well as equipped volunteers for further employment opportunities. Thus, among other policy options, the study recommended that government should restructure the programme to equip participants on essential skills needed in the labour market.

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Published

2020-10-24

How to Cite

EFAYENA, O. O., & BUZUGBE, P. N. (2020). IMPACT OF THE N-POWER INITIATIVE ON UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA: DELTA STATE IN FOCUS. JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND ALLIED RESEARCH, 4(4), 131–143. Retrieved from http://jearecons.com/index.php/jearecons/article/view/189

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 4 (2020): October

Section

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