The role of the national economic empowerment and development strategy (NEEDS) educational policy in poverty reduction in Sokoto State, Nigeria

Birnin-Kebbi, Haruna Sani and Soon, Jan-Jan and Cheah, Yong Kang (2022) The role of the national economic empowerment and development strategy (NEEDS) educational policy in poverty reduction in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Malaysian Management Journal, 26. pp. 187-214. ISSN 0128-6226

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.32890/mmj2022.26.8

Abstract

This study examines the impact of the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) programme on poverty reduction in Sokoto State of North-western Nigeria, through the channels of the education policy. A total of 826 responses from 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) were received through a structured questionnaire. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics and the binary logit regression model. It is found that the NEEDS has had a significant impact on the education of the participating households, which could lead to poverty reduction in the study area. The results also reveal that the NEEDS educational policy is likely to empower the youth to be self-reliant and productive in order to combat poverty in Sokoto State. It is suggested that the government should plan educational policies in the context of poverty reduction, by creating a conducive atmosphere for learning. Further, those who have benefited from similar programmes can be involved in raising awareness of future programmes. In addition, the government should enact a law on children’s education so that domestic work in the household and family businesses do not interfere with children’s education.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	needs, access to education, equal opportunity for education, Skills Acquisition, ICT literacy, poverty reduction
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions
Divisions:	College of Business
Depositing User:	Mrs Nurin Jazlina Hamid
Date Deposited:	30 Nov 2022 08:09
Last Modified:	02 Feb 2023 02:25
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/28989

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