Effectiveness of Capacity Development and Skill Acquisition Programmes in Promoting Self-Employment Among Youths in Akwa Ibom State

Udeme Anthony Abaikpa, Uduak-Obong Ekpo-Ufot and Nse Sunday Ubeh
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Udeme Anthony Abaikpa: University of Uyo
Uduak-Obong Ekpo-Ufot: University of Uyo
Nse Sunday Ubeh: University of Uyo

African Multidisciplinary Scholarship Journal, 2026, vol. 1, issue 1

Abstract: This study examined the effect of capacity development and skill acquisition programmes on promoting self-employment among youths in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was administered to 384 respondents, with 338 retrieved representing an 88 percent response rate. Descriptive and regression analyses were employed. Findings revealed that the programmes positively influenced self-employment, with 76.7 percent of respondents acquiring skills for business startup and 79.0 percent expressing overall satisfaction. However, post-training support covering mentorship and finance access was the weakest area with 64.8 percent positive response. The regression model showed a very strong positive relationship with a correlation coefficient of 0.864, with capacity development explaining 74.7 percent of the variance in self-employment and exerting a significant positive effect with a beta coefficient of 0.793 and p value of 0.000. The study concluded that capacity development significantly promotes self-employment but requires enhanced post-training support. Recommendations include strengthening mentorship networks, improving training infrastructure, and instituting business monitoring to ensure sustainability and broader employment impact.

Keywords: Capacity Development; Skill Acquisition Programmes; Self-Employment; Youths; Nigeria (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J21 J24 L26 O15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.59413/amsj/v1.i1.7

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