National Directorate Of Employment Research Articles

Development and Validation of Competency Profile in Radio and Television Systems Maintenance for Skills Training by National Directorate of Employment in Nigeria

The absence of a competency profile in radio and television systems maintenance is responsible for the NDE Skills Acquisition Centres in Nigeria using a training manual, which contains a few competencies for the training and assessment of students. Therefore, the objective of this study was to develop and validate a competency profile in radio and television systems maintenance for use as a guide in developing a curriculum for the centres. The study adopted educational research and development design employing DACUM model to develop a draft competency profile. The draft profile was produced by 9 technicians and lecturers through task analysis at a 2-day workshop in Kaduna. Thereafter, it was transformed into an 83-item questionnaire which was content validated by three experts and its internal consistency was determined through a pilot test and the data generated were analysed using Cronbach alpha and found to be 0.91. 40 Copies of the questionnaire were distributed to and retrieved from 40 master craft persons teaching at the NDE Skills Acquisition centres in North Central Nigeria. The Data generated were analysed using percentage and factor analysis. The study found out that 6 major tasks and 83 specific competencies were appropriate for use in training and assessment. Based on these findings, it was recommended that the National Directorate of Employment should organise a workshop to develop a competency-based curriculum and assessment instrument to improve the training in radio and television systems maintenance at the centres.

Effectiveness of Career-Management, Self-Efficacy Strategies on Sense of Coherence among Unemployed Graduates in Ibadan, Nigeria

Unemployment situation in Nigeria has degenerated into prolonged and unending search for non-existent opportunities by graduates. This has necessitated their search for alternative efforts for survival. This study realised the need to adapt psycho-social interventions into inculcating sense of coherence in this population, to broaden their scope and assist job search. Study determined the effects of Career Management (CMT) and Career Self-efficacy (CSE) strategies in enhancing Sense of Coherence (SoC) among unemployed graduates in Ibadan with moderating effects of gender and emotional intelligence. 3X2X3 factorial matrix was adopted for the experimental study. Three local government areas in Ibadan were randomly selected for the study. Ninety-eight unemployed graduates registered with National Directorate of Employment were randomly selected and assigned to CMT (30); CSE (34); control (34) groups for a ten-week treatment. Two hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Data were analysed using Analysis of Covariance. Results showed significant main effect of treatment group on SoC of the unemployed graduates (F(3,94)=146.183, P.05, η=787); and no significant interaction effect of gender and emotional intelligence on SoC (F(6,91)=.358 , P.05, =.009) of unemployed graduates.

Government Entrepreneurship Programmes and Unemployment in Osun State, Nigeria

Youth unemployment is one of the most difficult problem threatening economic development of many nations. Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) is therefore increasingly recognized all over the world, as a panacea to ameliorate the menace of unemployment. Any country that attaches special importance or gives special attention to entrepreneurship stands a better chance of reducing unemployment and improved economy. This study therefore seeks to examine the impact of EDP on the menace of unemployment in Osun state, Nigeria. The specific objective seeks to examine the impact of National Directorate of Employment (NDE) on youth empowerment; and determine the effect of N-power on poverty reduction in Osun state. The study adopted survey research design, using item structured instrument to elicit information from the respondents, for a true representation of the whole population of twenty-five and seventeen thousand (25,000 & 17,000) from both NDE and N- power respectively. The sample of four hundred (400) and two hundred and fifty (250) from both NDE and N -power respectively, making a total of six hundred and fifty (650) respondents was drawn from the population using Taro Yamane (1967) formula for estimating sample. A total of 650 questionnaires were administered out of which six hundred and thirty-two (632) were properly filled and returned. The formulated hypotheses were tested using multiple regression with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS…Version20). The finding of the study revealed that NDE programmes have significant impact on job creation. with the R2 of 0.598. The study also revealed that N-power significantly address poverty reduction, most especially in Osun State, with R2 value of 0.687, which indicate that technical skills which comprises of cognitive and non-cognitive skill actually reduced unemploment. Therefore, It was recommended that, in other to produce a typical entrepreneurs that will not only be self-employed but employ more other unemployed youth, government should make it as a point of duty that beneficiaries are given practical training and ensure they acquire technical skills, both cognitive and non- cognitive skill during and after the programme. Keywords: Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP), Skills, National Directorate of Employment (NDE), N-power, Youth Empowerment

Stress Inducing Factors and Its Effect on Employees Performance among Selected Instituions

Aims: The study examined the relationship between stress inducing factors and employee performance in Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) and National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
 Study Design: Cross sectional survey design.
 Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Michael Imoudu National Institute for labour studies and National Directorate of Employment (NDE) between December 2019 and September 2020
 Methodology: The survey method was employed whilst 400 respondents were purposively selected from the Training department, Planning, Research and Curriculum Development department and Programs department which are the core departments under pressure to deliver all year round in the institutions under study. The questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used in analyzing the data.
 Results: Results show that the most stress inducing factor was pressure to deliver on time because of mode of operations (60%), non-conducive working environment (59%) and being insufficiently skilled for the job (37%). The effects of stress on employee performance include dependence on drugs and alcohol (86%), illness and sickness (75%), fatigue (40%) and irritability (25%).
 Conclusion: It is recommended that a conducive working environment should be created for employees and that counselors and counseling rooms should be provided by organizations to enable their employees have a safe place to de-stress without fear of stigmatization. Also, training and re-training of employees should be done frequently to improve set skills. This will significantly reduce work stress and enhance performance which will in turn increase organizational productivity.

National Directorate of Employment and State Intervention Policy in the Development of the Informal Sector in Nigeria

The paper takes a critical look at the state intervention policy in the development of the informal sector in Nigeria with particular reference to National Directorate of Employment (NDE). This paper is of the opinion that although the state intervention policy in the development of the informal sector is well thought-out, but the implementation of such intervention policies is bedevilled by corruption, exploitation and squander mania as exemplified by the behaviour of the actors of Nigeria State. Thus, the paper contends that the anti-developmental posture of the actors of Nigeria state has ostensibly rendered superfluous the development value of the informal sector in Nigeria, thereby making the informal sector incapable of contributing enormously to the development of Nigeria. The paper recommended inter alia that the Nigerian state should initiate and implement development paradigms that are people and result oriented.

EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING CORE-SKILLS ACQUISITION ON GRADUATES’ SELF-EMPLOYABILITY IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

Globally, youths unemployment is a negate to socio- political and economic development of a given societies. This challenge has affected African socio-economic development including Nigeria. The problem of unemployment has spread not only among the youths but to various cultures, ethnics, race, gender and religious. The government of Nigeria developed a policy framework for youth’s entrepreneurship, purposely to reduce the problem of unemployment among the youths. The policy came up with the creation of National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in 1986 and the work for yourself programmed (WFYP) in 1987. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The relevant data for the study were collected with aid of questionnaires among purposely selected students in north central public university and eight (8) Directors of entrepreneurship centers. In all a total of 382 respondents participate in the research. Quantitative data generated was analyzed using descriptive statistic measurement of data presentation. The finding of the study revealed that theoretical training is the mostly available entrepreneurship training among the students in public universities in north central, Nigeria. Based on the finding of the study, it was recommended that university administrators should partner with the community so as to lessen the burden of recruiting core-skill personal that can aid effective vocational and practical training.

How careers advice and guidance can facilitate career development in technical, vocational education, and training graduates: The case in Nigeria

This study examined the current state of careers advice, guidance, and counselling (CAGC) services and programmes in the technical, vocational education, and training (TVET) system of Nigerian higher education institutions (HEIs). This was to determine how well current CAGC services and programmes foster students’ career development, aspirations, and choices. Forty-eight participants, who were members of the Nigerian National Board for Technical Education (8 participants), guidance counsellors (6), university TVET teachers (18), career experts from the National Directorate of Employment (7), and newly employed TVET graduates (9), volunteered for the study. A purposeful sampling procedure was adopted to recruit participants. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview approach, and we employed a thematic design for the coding and analysis of the transcribed data. The study found no CAGC services and programmes in the TVET system. It is recommended, therefore, that TVET systems should focus on providing career development enhanced learning rather than schooling only by revising the curriculum to include programmes and activities that promote CAGC activities and programmes.

Nurturing the Contemporary Entrepreneur: A Tactical Solution to the Outrageous Unemployment and Poverty Rate in Nigeria

Despite the Nigerian government's supports for entrepreneurial development through initiatives with significant capacity for growth as witnessed over the years from the activities of establishments like National Directorate of Employment (NDE) and Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). The existing level of poverty and unemployment is disheartening though many attributed it to unbalanced increase in population growth. The study reviewed literatures on building entrepreneurial mind-set, entrepreneur culture and competent skill development in relation to entrepreneurial development. The study is based on qualitative research method and in the process large amount of data was generated with results descriptively drawn from the data obtained. The aftermaths of literature review indicate the absence of entrepreneur mentorship and counselling in Nigeria. Similarly, the absence of entrepreneurial mind-set and clarity of entrepreneur culture is another factor. For that reason, there is need to develop a framework to help nurture our ideal contemporary entrepreneur which entails setting up an adequate entrepreneurial mentorship and counselling programmes to help inculcate the act of building an entrepreneur mind-set as well as entrepreneur culture in all aspects be it a new entrepreneur start-up or an existing venture with the hope of a wide geographical spread in both rural and urban areas. Adequate geographical coverage and equal opportunity for both genders will significantly help in curbing poverty in Nigeria. Integrating these practices with adequate government policy can contribute to entrepreneur growth as a job creation strategy to reduce government burden of employment generation as well as improve the living standard of Nigerians.

Developing the Youth through Technical Vocational Education and Training for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Nigeria is a country characterized with natural resources in its abundance which can cater for the well-being of the citizens, yet the citizens especially the youths are living below poverty level as many are victims of unemployment and cannot offer meaningful and positive contribution to the development of the nation. The unemployment rate is as a result of the abandonment of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) that can offer skills to the youths for self-reliance and employment. In this vein, this paper seeks to address how a developed TVET programme can develop the youths in order to build the nation for sustainable national development in Nigeria. The following outlines provide a guide to the content of this paper; the concept of sustainable development, the meaning of TVET and its role in sustainable development, how to develop TVET for sustainable development in Nigeria. Others were the definition of youth and the concept of TVET for youth development. The researcher suggests that TVET can be developed for sustainable development in Nigeria through making a flexible TVET policies, establishment of TVET special training centres on local basis, improvement of the linkages between training institutions and the industries, provision of adequate training facilities, giving of grants to individual who successfully complete TVET training, granting of soft loans to established business, establishment and effective management of financial institutions such as Micro-Finance Banks, Bank of Industries (BOI), employment in both public. The implementation of these strategies will enhance the development and sustainability of TVET programmes in Nigeria. Based on the discussion made in this paper, the study recommends that the period of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) should be converted to be a compulsory training period for all graduates on different types and kinds of TVET skills, For non-graduates youths, there should be a skill training organized and supervised through government agencies such as Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), National Directorate of Employment (NDE) and other commissions, Government should grant soft loan to those venturing into TVET as this will enable the establishment of the acquire skills. Also, loan should be given to graduates who have completed a training programme for easy establishment.

The Role of Small-Scale Businesses in the Economic Development of Nigeria

This study is on the role of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in the economic development of the country. The objective of the study is to determine the role of SMEs on the economic development of a country. The study has a sample size of 78. A total number of 110 questionnaires were distributed, out of which 78 were returned. Data was tabulated and analyzed before recommendations were made. Findings show that financial and government institutions have performed below expectations in terms of contributions to SMEs, thereby resulting in their poor contribution to the growth of the economy. The recommendations made are that: government should encourage infant industries by granting them tax holidays, government via the Central Bank of Nigeria, should prevail on commercial banks to review downwards interest rates and the Federal Government of Nigeria should as a matter of urgency strengthen and improve agencies such as National Poverty Eradication Program (NAPEP), National Directorate of Employment(NDE), etc. The study concludes that SMEs are the catalyst for any nation's economic growth. Government should therefore do more to uplift the standard of SMEs which will, in turn, contribute to the economic growth and development of the nation's overall development.

Impact of Entrepreneurial Development on Employment Creation in Cross River State: A Case of The National Directorate Of Employment

Impact of Entrepreneurial Development on Employment Creation in Cross River State: A Case of The National Directorate Of Employment

Scientific Evaluation of the Performance of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE)

This paper examines the appropriateness of the strategy underlying the NDE programmes by examining the concept of self-employment as the solution to mass unemployment in Nigeria, as well as determined the suitability of the NDE training programmes by demonstrating how technological learning promotes industrialization, growth and reduces mass unemployment. This was with a view to establishing the technological impact of NDE and its drive for employment generation in the country. The paper also provides useful suggestion and recommendations on how to curb graduate unemployment in Nigeria. The paper adopts empirical analysis to examine the most effective method of curbing mass unemployment in Nigeria. The data used in this study is of two types primary and secondary data. However, for the primary data the questionnaire was used to solicit responses from the respondents. In conclusion, the principles and strategy of self-employment do not develop the technological capability of the trainees. Hence, they do not promote industrialization, productivity and create job opportunities. The study emphasizes education and training as the principal learning tools for increasing employment in quantity and quality and promoting improved productivity.

Assessing Entrepreneurship Education for Skill Acquisition and Job Generation by Business Education Students in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

The major purpose of this study is to examine the assessment of entrepreneurship education for skill acquisition and job generation by business education students in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. This study adopted a survey design because the study sought to determine the opinion of the respondent on Assessment of Entrepreneurship Education for Skill Acquisition and Job Generation by Business Education Students in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The population of this study consists of all three and four hundred level business education students in the Department of Vocational and Technology Education in Bayelsa State. The sample size for the study was one hundred and twenty-five (125) students representing 45% of the population. The proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used in drawing the sample for the entire population and which is considered to be representative of the whole population. Based on the findings, the following recommendations are proffered: The youths should be properly encouraged to become entrepreneurs through implementation of relevant policies, in order to forestall the problem of graduate unemployment in the region; The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) should intensify effort to re-orient unemployed graduate on the benefits of not solely relying on Government for paid jobs.

Skills Acquisition and Unemployment Reduction in Nigeria: A Case Study of National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Akwa Ibom State

The study investigated how Unemployment problem is tackled through Skills Acquisition by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Different measures have been adopted by the government to tackle the challenge with very little result. Using data obtained from both primary and secondary sources for the period 1987-2012, we found that positive link exist between Skills Acquisition by NDE and Unemployment reduction in Akwa Ibom State even though not without daunting challenges. However, the results of the income contributions of Skills Acquisition by NDE to the States’ economy were mixed. While 48% asserted to a positive link, 40% accepted a minimal influence. Thus, we recommend more spread of NDE training centers to all the Local Government Areas in the State for more benefits to be realized, among others.

The agency of employment and unemployment in Nigeria: issue and challenges.

Unemployment has become more alarming within the past decade as Nigerian higher institution of learning produced a large number of University and College graduate for few jobs. The gravity of this situation resulted to the formation of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) with the mandate to articulate programmes that will help combat mass unemployment in Nigeria. This paper examines the performance of the agency as well as assesses the trend in the unemployment rate at pre and post establishment of NDE in Nigeria. Data were collected through survey questionnaire and from National Bureau of Statistics. We find that many unemployed graduate does not have the opportunity to participate in the NDE programme, insufficient funds, political interference, corruption and lack of access to loan are among the key factor militating against the success of the programme. We recommends that State government in Nigeria should to contribute in solving unemployment in Nigeria and Federal Government should support the NDE programme in term of financial and politician should stop interferes with the activities of NDE.

Capacity Building and Supportive Infrastructural Network for RuralEntrepreneurial Development in Kwara State

Creating an even economic development at both urban and rural communities has been part of developmental agendas for many decades in Nigeria. These imbalances between rural and urban development have resulted to high rate of unemployment and inability of the rural dwellers to meet their basic needs. Ultimately, this has resulted to high poverty rate among the rural communities. This study attempts to investigate how capacity building and supportive infrastructural network could enhance rural entrepreneurial development, thereby reducing high rate of poverty in Nigeria. A survey of 205 self-administered questionnaires was undertaking across three (3) selected Local Government areas in Kwara state, Nigeria. A total of 148 copies were correctly filled, returned and analyzed using simple percentage, t-test and multiple regression analyses. From the result of findings, it is revealed that various government supports contribute significantly to rural entrepreneurial development in the study area. It is further revealed that certain striking challenges impede rural entrepreneurial development among which are poor infrastructure, low access to finance, low population and poor policy support. Consequently, the study recommends a conscious effort by the government through the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) and Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria to provide more entrepreneurial capacity building programmes and other incentives to the rural entrepreneurs. More so, government should focus on integrated rural development programmes through collaboration with international development organizations such as United Nations International Development Organization (UNIDO), United State Agency for International Development (USAID) among others.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT GENERATION IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF THE NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF EMPLOYMENT

The issues of entrepreneurship development and employment generation continue to receive high attention because of their impact on unemployment and poverty reduction in many parts of the world. The National Directorate of Employment was introduced by government in its efforts toward employment generation. In furtherance of attempts toward tackling unemployment, addressing issues of poverty and vulnerability and promoting inclusive finance at the grass-root levels, the Directorate has a Special Micro Empowerment Scheme which is aimed at promoting social inclusion and job creation. Micro, Small and Medium enterprises such as water/beverage sales, shoemaking, shining, among other vocations account for about 99.6 percent of registered businesses in Nigeria by which about 63 percent of the labour force earn a living. The Directorate has created over 2.076 million employments since it was established. The NDEs one million job creation programme remains a wonderful idea in employment generation. The survey research method was used for the study. Surveys refer to an investigation of events that exist at the time of the research and connected with some problem situations that is felt over a wide area. Data analysis was done through Pearson’s techniques. The result showed a very strong positive correlation between entrepreneurship development and employment generation. This is the aim of the study.

Promoting Youth Employment in Benue State, Nigeria: A Study of Open Apprenticeship Scheme of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE)

Youth unemployment has remained one of the present and steady social problems that characterise Nigeria as a developing economy. Measures to address this social problem have featured prominently in the development agenda of successive governments. However, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), established by the Babangida Administration in 1986, comes across as a consistent public policy on employment and wealth creation that has managed to endure over the years. Since its establishment, a number of schemes have been designed and implemented under the directorate to combat youth unemployment. One of such schemes is the National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (NOAS). This study was undertaken to interrogate the implementation of the scheme in Benue State located in the North Central geographical zone of Nigeria. Within the framework of the neo-classical model of economic thought, these programmes of action are understood as a deliberate policy intervention by government to correct distortions in resource allocation occasioned by the laissez-faire market mechanism. The study employed both analytical and empirical approaches. Whereas the former reflects on state of the research in existing literature, the latter utilized survey research to probe into the implementation of NOAS. Findings reveal that NDE skills development programmes in Benue State is an initiative that can address youth unemployment. However, the objective of enhancing job opportunities through the skills acquisition of NAOS leaves much to be desired. The study recommends among others that; funding of NDE should be improved upon, the scope of NAOS should be expanded to accommodate graduates of tertiary institutions, and the general policy framework on education be reviewed to create a synergy between the formal school system and the job market in Benue State and by extension, Nigeria.

Examining the Adequacy of National Open Apprenticeship Scheme in Training Youth for Economic Empowerment in Nigeria

Youth unemployment in Nigeria has become one of the most serious socio-economic problems confronting the country. It is based on this recognition that the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) was established in 1986. The idea behind this is to train young people to acquire vocational/technical skills for selfemployment. The objective of the NDE’s vocational and technical skills acquisition is achieved via the National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (NOAS). In spite of this, the problem remained that the NOAS seems to be inadequate in training youth for self employment. In addition, it is not quite clear whether the scheme has adequately promoted the skills desired for the Nigerian youth. This paper examines the adequacy of the NOAS training system in preparing youth for self-employment in Nigeria. The objective of this study is to highlight the adequacy or otherwise of the NOAS training system. Therefore, using a sample of 278 beneficiaries, and using chi-square statistics, the study found out that the NOAS training system is adequate in ensuring youth economic empowerment in Nigeria. The paper therefore conclude that NOAS training is adequate in preparing youth for self reliance. The study recommends that the federal government of Nigeria should ensure that appropriate quantity of the required training facilities and resources are made available in order to ensure a greater of the unemployed youth are recruited into the scheme.

The role of skills acquisition centres in entrepreneurial growth and job creation in Nigeria

Our educational curriculum appears not to be meeting the skills needed in today’s job market. While much literature explains the necessary inclusion of subtle skill instruction in our formal education, empirical evidence on its permeation and levels of success is limited. This study is guided by three research questions: can training improve productivity, lead to increased entrepreneurs and reduced unemployment in Nigeria? A qualitative research design was used. 110 out of 360 trainers and participant of skills acquisition programme of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Delta State for 2010 and 2011 was sampled. Descriptive statistics was used for inference from field data and chi-square was used to test the hypothesis. The result reveals that skills acquisition institutions have a great part to play in job creation and growth of entrepreneurial activities in Nigeria. The study discovered that the main problems confronting skills acquisition in Nigeria are capital for setting up the trainees after the programme, policy inconsistencies, corruption, and poor project targeting. The study recommended proper funding of skills training by the states and the inclusion of skills training in the school curriculum for sustainable development.