N-Power programme and poverty reduction among unemployed graduates in Cross River State, Nigeria
Keywords:
Unemployed, N-Power, graduates, skills acquisition, empowerment and programmeAbstract
This paper investigated N-Power programme and poverty reduction among unemployed graduates in Cross River State, Nigeria. One research question posed and converted to statement of hypothesis in line with the purpose of the study. Empirical literature review tenets were carried out and N-Power Programme framework was clearly captured. A survey research designed was used for the study with a population of 3351 unemployed graduate as target audience. A non-probability sampling techniques involving accidental sampling was adopted for the study and the sample consisted of 335 respondents which represents 10% of the total population. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection titled (NPPRQ) with 4 points Likert scale. The statistical tool used for data analysis was sample regression at .05 level of significant. Funding of the study revealed that N-Power programme has empowered unemployed graduates in the study area, especially skills acquisition and to some large extent, the programme has boasted their financial profiles. The paper therefore, recommended that there should be continuity of the programme by successive administration and regular payment of monthly stipends should be prioritised.Downloads
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