Appraisal of the Role of Youth in Nation Building

Authors

Rilwan A. Ajibade

No 1, Sapale Street, Garki 2, Abuja (Nigeria)

Victor A. C. Biodun

Administrative Department, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom (Nigeria)

Gabriel A. Sotade

Molecular Biology Department, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom (Nigeria)

Paulina Suleman

Department of Administrative, NTA Television College Jos (Nigeria)

Olusegun Abel Oyinwola

No 40, Verity Gardens and Court, Umar Yar’adua Way, Airport Road, Abuja (Nigeria)

Adeola Oladapo Ojo

Plot 117, Ruben Okoya Crescent Wuye Abuja (Nigeria)

Oju Sunday Agboola

Emergency Management Agency, Plot 114, Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro, FCT, Abuja (Nigeria)

Jegede A. Olorunbi

Office No 315, NICON Insurance Building, Along State Secretariat Road Jos (Nigeria)

Coker O. Victor

Audit Department, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom (Nigeria)

Ahmed A. Ibrahim

Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (Nigeria)

Abdul Adamu

Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (Nigeria)

Blessing T. Abecan

Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (Nigeria)

Duru John Chikwendu

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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