A research study on the impact of youth entrepreneurship programs on employment in Nigeria (2015–2024)
# Youth-Entrepreneurship-Report
A research study on the impact of youth entrepreneurship programs on employment in Nigeria (2015–2024)
# 📘 The Impact of Youth Entrepreneurship Programs on Employment Opportunities in Nigeria (2015–2024)
This research project investigates how youth entrepreneurship programs in Nigeria—such as N-Power, YouWiN!, and the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme—have influenced employment outcomes among young people between 2015 and 2024. It explores the effectiveness of these initiatives in promoting self-employment, formal job placements, and entrepreneurial skill development.
## My Contribution
For this project, I contributed to the research design, monitoring and evaluation framework, data analysis, and report writing. I also created and maintained this GitHub repository to document and present the findings.
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Objectives
- Assess the impact of youth entrepreneurship programs on employment outcomes.
- Evaluate improvements in entrepreneurial skills, income levels, and business sustainability.
- Identify structural barriers such as access to finance, mentorship gaps, and regional disparities.
- Analyze the effectiveness of program components (training, seed funding, digital platforms).
- Recommend strategies for scaling and improving youth entrepreneurship programs.
Methodology
- **Approach**: Online survey (Google Form) targeting youth aged 25–35.
- **Sample Size**: 50–100 respondents (program participants and non-participants).
- **Sampling Method**: Convenience sampling via alumni groups, social media, and youth organizations.
- **Analysis**: Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis of interviews.
Key Findings
- Participation in federal programs (e.g., N-Power, YouWiN!) is linked to higher rates of self-employment and formal employment.
- Youth aged 30–35 showed the highest participation and employment outcomes.
- The most cited barrier to entrepreneurship was lack of capital (82%), followed by mentorship …