The study examined the impact of N-Power programmes on poverty alleviation in Nigeria: A study of Rivers State. Survey design was used in this study to generate data. The study population comprised the youth in all the twenty-three Local Government Areas of Rivers State. A sample of 400 respondents from the Rivers State youths was studied. Out of the 400 copies of questionnaire administered, 387 copies were retrieved and after going through them 381 copies were found useful for data analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistics used to analyse data in this study. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Co-efficient (r) was used to test the hypotheses in this study.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of N-Power Programme on Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria. Specific objectives of the study therefore, are: 1. To ascertain the activities of N-Power Agency towards poverty alleviation in Rivers State, 2. To determine the extent to which N-Power programmes generate empowerment for the youths in Rivers State, 3. To ascertain how N-Power Programmes alleviate poverty in Rivers State, 4. To identify the problems affecting N-Power Agency/programmes towards poverty alleviation in Rivers State.
Indeed, the N-Power programme has become a household name and has continued to generate some controversy, although the government is living up to its billing in addressing concerns raised in association with the programme. Explaining the rationale behind the programme, a highly placed government official says, the N-Power Programme of the Federal Government is a job creation and empowerment initiative of the Social Investment Programme, designed to drastically reduce youth empowerment in Nigeria. The focus is to provide our young graduates and non-graduates with the skills, tools and livelihood to enable them advance from empowerment to empowerment, entrepreneurship and innovation.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Research Hypotheses
2. Literature Review
2.1 Conceptual Issues
2.2 The Concept of N-Power Proramme
2.3 The Concept Youth Empowerment in Nigeria
2.4 Youth Empowerment Schemes and Poverty Alleviation
2.5 Theoretical Framework
3. Research Methodology
4. Decision Criterion
5. DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSIONS
5.1 Data Presentation
Options
5.2 Test of Hypotheses
Y2
6. Discussion of Findings
7. Summary and Conclusion
8. Recommendations
References
Research Objectives and Key Topics
This study evaluates the impact of the N-Power programme on poverty alleviation among the youth in Rivers State, Nigeria, by examining its role as a social safety net and empowerment initiative.
- The effectiveness of N-Power in providing skills acquisition and job opportunities.
- Socio-economic impacts on youth empowerment and poverty reduction.
- Identification of systemic challenges, such as funding, logistical, and administrative hurdles.
- Analysis of the relationship between programme activities and beneficiary socio-economic status.
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1. Introduction
Indeed, the N-Power programme has become a household name and has continued to generate some controversy, although the government is living up to its billing in addressing concerns raised in association with the programme. Explaining the rationale behind the programme, a highly placed government official says, the N-Power Programme of the Federal Government is a job creation and empowerment initiative of the Social Investment Programme, designed to drastically reduce youth empowerment in Nigeria (Obadan, 2017). The focus is to provide our young graduates and non-graduates with the skills, tools and livelihood to enable them advance from empowerment to empowerment, entrepreneurship and innovation.
Perhaps to further demonstrate the fact that it was aimed at addressing the challenges of empowerment, it forerunners categorized it into Graduate Teachers Corps which targeted 500,000 graduates recruitment, N-Power Knowledge targeting 25,000 non-graduates recruitment and N-Power Build which targets 75,000 nongraduates’ recruitment. It was gathered that the 500,000 graduates under the N-Power Corps programme will get computing devices that will contain information necessary for their specific engagement, as well as information for their continuous training and development. Participants are to provide teaching, instructional, and advisory solutions in 4 key areas namely agriculture, health, power tech and community education (Oba, 2017).
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: Outlines the rationale, background, and scope of the N-Power programme as a government-led youth empowerment and poverty alleviation initiative.
2. Literature Review: Explores conceptual issues regarding youth and empowerment, defines the N-Power programme structure, and examines the theoretical foundations of empowerment.
3. Research Methodology: Details the survey research design, population identification, sample size determination (Taro Yemane’s formula), and data collection instruments used.
4. Decision Criterion: Specifies the statistical methods, including Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation, used for testing research hypotheses.
5. DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSIONS: Presents empirical data collected from respondents regarding programme activities, empowerment outcomes, and implementation challenges.
6. Discussion of Findings: Interprets the results in the context of existing theories and evaluates the impact of the programme on youth job mobility and poverty reduction.
7. Summary and Conclusion: Synthesizes the core findings, confirming the significant relationship between N-Power participation and youth empowerment.
8. Recommendations: Proposes actionable strategies for government and stakeholders, including rural development focus and the reactivation of defunct local industries.
Keywords
N-Power, Programmes, Poverty Alleviation, Rivers State, Nigeria, Youth Empowerment, Skills Acquisition, Socio-economic, Unemployment, Capacity Building, Survey, Correlation Analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this study?
The study examines the impact of the N-Power programme on poverty alleviation and youth empowerment within Rivers State, Nigeria.
What are the central themes discussed in the work?
The research covers youth unemployment, skill development, government social investment policies, and the effectiveness of vocational and educational training schemes.
What is the primary research objective?
The main objective is to evaluate how N-Power programmes improve the socio-economic status of youth and to identify the factors hindering the programme's implementation.
Which research methods were employed?
The study utilizes a survey research design, employing descriptive and inferential statistics, specifically Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation, to test hypotheses.
What topics are covered in the main body of the work?
The main body discusses conceptual frameworks of empowerment, research methodology, data analysis related to beneficiary demographics, and an assessment of various N-Power sub-programmes like N-Power Teach and N-Power Build.
How are the key findings characterized?
The findings indicate a significant positive relationship between N-Power programme activities and both youth empowerment and poverty alleviation in Rivers State.
What were the main problems identified by participants?
Respondents frequently cited the non-payment of stipends, insufficient information, and overbearing political interference as critical challenges to the programme's success.
What does the study suggest for improving N-Power outcomes?
The author recommends promoting integrated rural development, providing better financial assistance for income-generating projects, and reviving moribund industries to expand the programme's impact.
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- Newman Enyioko (Author), 2020, The impact of N-Power programmes on poverty alleviation in Rivers State, Nigeria, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/537274
