Impact of N-Power Programmes on Youths’ Empowerment in Biase Local Government of Cross River State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of N-power programmes on youths’ empowerment in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Two research questions were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted survey research design. The population of the study was 500 comprising of 292 male and 208 female youths. There was no sampling because the population is small and manageable. The instrument for data collection was a structured 22-item questionnaire titled “N-Power Programmes and Youth Empowerment Questionnaire (NPPYEQ)”. The instrument was designed on a 4-point Likert scale of Very Great Extent, Great Extent, Low Extent and Very Low Extent with values of 4, 3, 2 and 1, respectively. The instrument was validated by three experts, two from the Department of Continuing Education and Development Studies and one from the Department of Mathematics and Computer (Measurement and Evaluation Unit). Cronbach Alpha method was used for the reliability of the study. Reliability coefficient which yielded 0.81 and 0.84 index was highly reliable and used for the study. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that N-power Agro and N-power build programmes have significantly impact on youths empowerment in the study area to a great extent. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that government should ensure timely release of funds for the procurement of modern farm tools required in promoting agricultural activities.