Abstract
Using the case of Fadama Graduate Unemployed Youth and Women Support (FGUYS) program, this study assessed the impact of agricultural programs on youth engagement in agribusiness in Nigeria. A total of 977 respondents comprising of 455 participants of the program and 522 non-participants were sampled across three states in Nigeria. Data were analysed using Descriptive and Endogenous Switching Probit Regression (ESPR) Model. The result showed that participation in the program was influenced by age, years of formal education, perception of agricultural programs and type of employment. Furthermore, the results showed a positive impact of the program on youths’ likelihood to engage in agribusiness. The study recommends the need to invest more in agricultural programs such as the case study since it has desirable economic outcome for young people. Also, there is a need to improve the general outlook of agriculture such that it becomes more attractive to young people.
Highlights
IntroductionMore than half of these resources are barely sustainably utilized (Ali & Salisu, 2019)
Africa has long been known for its abundant natural and human resources
The main research question investigated in this paper is whether participation in agricultural programs has an impact on youth decision to engage in agribusiness
Summary
More than half of these resources are barely sustainably utilized (Ali & Salisu, 2019). Efficient utilization of these two resources is closely linked. This is because efficient management of natural resources largely depends on the development and management of available human resources. With a large proportion of African’s human resources embedded in the younger generation which accounts for between 60-70 per cent of the entire population (African Economic Outlook Report, 2017; Awogbenle & Iwuamadi, 2010), youth unemployment has become a serious policy issue in many African countries including Nigeria. A further increase is expected in this rising trend if more job positions that young people can fill are not created (Adesugba & Mavrotas, 2016)
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