Effect of Unemployment in Nigeria: A Way Forward

Abstract

Unemployment rate is a phenomenon that is bedevilling various nations across the globe in varying degrees as it affects policies and development. Mostly, any nation striving towards development must fight the frequency of unemployment rate to the barest minimum. Currently, there has been an upsurge in the frequency of unemployment in Nigeria. This has caused fear among the citizens as security of lives and properties can no longer be guaranteed because idleness is the devils workshop. The phenomenon of unemployment has impacted negatively on the economic, social and political life of the nation. The growing population of any nation represents the driving force for development. Moreso, for the growing population to become useful resources, they must be gainfully employed. Indeed, unemployment is increasing in Nigeria and this could contribute immensely to social problems and unemployment could slow pace of development process. Therefore, this work discusses and proffers solution to unemployment rate and assist in the sectors of development in Nigeria.

Keywords: Unemployment, Social Problem, Development, Job Creation, Labour Force