Appraisal of the Role of Youth in Nation Building
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No 1, Sapale Street, Garki 2, Abuja (Nigeria)
Administrative Department, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom (Nigeria)
Molecular Biology Department, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom (Nigeria)
Department of Administrative, NTA Television College Jos (Nigeria)
No 40, Verity Gardens and Court, Umar Yar’adua Way, Airport Road, Abuja (Nigeria)
Plot 117, Ruben Okoya Crescent Wuye Abuja (Nigeria)
Emergency Management Agency, Plot 114, Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro, FCT, Abuja (Nigeria)
Office No 315, NICON Insurance Building, Along State Secretariat Road Jos (Nigeria)
Audit Department, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom (Nigeria)
Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (Nigeria)
Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (Nigeria)
Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (Nigeria)
National Institute for Security Studies, (NISS) Abuja (Nigeria)
Article Information
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13010028
Subject Category: Social science
Volume/Issue: 13/1 | Page No: 302-306
Publication Timeline
Submitted: 2025-11-11
Accepted: 2025-11-26
Published: 2026-01-23
Abstract
Appraisal of the roles of youth in nation building is a major issues in any given community. The paper is to identify the indices of nation building in order to facilitate youth readiness to achieve them. This study is analyzed based on the inadequate financing by the government to the youth in nation building. The quantitative data were collected through questionnaire and interview conducted because of the need to look for commonly held attribute and to cover a large proportion in order to capture variation. Twelve (12) in-depth interviews were conducted in order to generate data from prominent politicians in the areas of study. Also, youth play a vital role or attribute in order to build or develop a nation. Recommendation based on the findings are; nation should invest in human capital of their society (especially the youth) by way of sound quality and affordable education. Parents, teachers, and government should provide avenue for youth to develop their potentials. Education and training should also be given.
Keywords
Appraisal, Role, Youth, Nation
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