IMPACT OF N-POWER PROGRAMMES ON POVERTY REDUCTION IN ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Manu Donga and Eunice Jiddere
Volume 9 Issue 3
Abstract
The study investigates the impact of N-power programmes on poverty reduction in Adamawa state, Nigeria with the objectives of: determine the extent to which N-Power programme generates employment to the youths in Adamawa State, ascertain the activities of N-Power Programme in Adamawa State and identify the factors militating against effective implementation of N-Power programme towards poverty reduction in Adamawa State. Data for the study were primarily sourced through the administration of 400 structured questionnaires designed in five (5) Likert scale format out of which 360 were returned for analysis. The study coveres period of 2021- 2023. Structural Equation Model (SEM) was employed in identifying the effect of employment (EMP), standard of living and savings on the impact of poverty reduction in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The result of the study reveals that N-power programme is significantly and positively affecting employment on poverty reduction in Adamawa State as indicated by coefficient (0.22) and probability value of (0.000). Moreover, the study reveals that savings of N-power beneficiaries has significantly improved and it has a multiplier effect on the level of investment in Adamawa State as indicated by coefficient (0.45) and probability value of (0.00). Finally, the study found a negative relationship between N-power programme and standard of living as indicated by coefficient (-.06) and probability value of (0.56). The study recommends that, Government should encourage the strengthening the capability for unemployed youth through entrepreneurial developmental skills. Since unemployed people constitute an increasing portion of the State population. Key words: Impact of N-power Programmes on Poverty Reduction
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