IMPACT OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT ON SOCIAL VICES IN MAIDUGURI METROPOLIS, BORNO STATE
Abstract
The study determined impact of youth unemployment on social vices in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State. Three objectives were formulated to guide the study, and three research questions were answered. Both primary and secondary sources of data are utilized in gathering data for the study. A sample of 120 was drawn from four selected wards, with 30 respondents from each ward randomly selected. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of simple percentages, frequency counts, and tables. Findings revealed that youth unemployment is strongly linked to social vices such as drug addiction, prostitution, and militancy. The study recommends effective youth empowerment programmes with proper monitoring and accountability to reduce unemployment and associated social vices.
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