Abstract
<p>This study investigated the relationship between natural economic resources and vocational choice among Nigerian youth. The study grouped the country into three regions, eastern, western and northern regions. This study, first of its kind, explored vocational choice among Nigerian youth. Thirty-six participants, twelve from each region (6 men, 6 women) completed the semi-structured interviews and qualitative data collected was analyzed using a grounded theory approach. The findings presented a preliminary understanding of the relationship between natural economic resources and vocational choice among Nigerians. Qualitative interviews unveiled the presence of natural economic resources that provide vocations to Nigerians. Palms in the east provide the greatest vocational choice. Cocoa in the west provides the greatest vocational choice. Game reserve in the north gainfully employs people. Psychologically, people value the gift of nature in their locality. Finally through thematic analysis, the study revealed that things have changed with education, science and technology. Some Nigerians have become entrepreneurs by utilizing the natural resources prevalent in their environment. Entrepreneurs play an integral role in creating job opportunities and alleviate unemployment in Nigeria.</p>
Highlights
Natural economic resources in Nigeria have motivated vocational choice among Nigerians especially youngsters
This study investigated the relationship between natural economic resources and vocational choice among Nigerian youth
Eastern region is endowed with invaluable natural economic resources, which offer vocational opportunities for many Nigerians
Summary
Natural economic resources in Nigeria have motivated vocational choice among Nigerians especially youngsters. In the east there are palm trees and mineral oils, in the west there is good soil for cocoa, cotton, rubber plantations and rich forest for the growth of plywood, and the north is endowed with tin ore, good grassland for cattle rearing which produces a lot of hides and skins; used for leather work of all types, other species of cows which produce natural milk; good soil for the production of groundnuts, assorted types of vegetables, assorted types of grains and cereals These natural economic resources are values which offer lucrative job opportunities and are inculcated to Nigerians as early as five years. Most families in Nigeria adopt vocations related to natural economic resources prevalent in their localities
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