ROLE OF EDUCATION IN SHAPING YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN KALGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study examined The Role of Education in Shaping Youth Unemployment and Economic
Development in Kalgo Local Government Area, Kebbi State. The study aimed to investigate how
education influences youth employability, its relationship with economic growth, and the role of
vocational and technical education in reducing unemployment among young people. The research
adopted a qualitative design supported by descriptive analysis, which allowed for a detailed
understanding of respondents’ views and experiences. Data were collected through structured
questionnaires and analyzed using simple frequency counts and percentages the findings revealed
that education significantly enhances youth employability by providing essential knowledge,
practical skills, and self-reliance, thereby improving job readiness and productivity. It also
established a strong positive relationship between education and economic development, showing
that increased educational attainment leads to innovation, entrepreneurship, and poverty reduction.
Additionally, vocational and technical education was found to play a vital role in empowering
youths with hands-on skills that promote self-employment and reduce dependency on government
jobs the study concluded that education remains a powerful instrument for addressing youth
unemployment and driving sustainable economic growth. It recommended that greater investment
be made in quality education, vocational training, and skill development to fully harness the
potential of youths for national development
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