IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF N-POWER SCHEME ON EMPLOYMENT CREATION IN GOMBE STATE, NIGRIA (2016 - 2019)

Abstract

Employment creation is associated with the overall world’s development agenda for policy makers, social partners and civil society. It is also regarded as critical instrument used to achieve global poverty reduction and foster equitable inclusive development. This study was conducted to assess the impact of the N-Power Scheme on employment creation in Gombe State. The study utilized primary source in which questionnaires were administered. The data obtained were presented and analyzed using chi-square statistics and the hypotheses developed were tested with the aid of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Empowerment theory was used as a framework of analysis. The findings revealed that the N-Power scheme had a positive impact on employment opportunities for the youths in Gombe State. Based on the results of this study, the following recommendation was made. The government should actively initiate more empowerment scheme and financial support at all levels of government to serve as effective platforms for massive youth’s employment creation across the country with more focus on financial support.