IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES ON YOUTH INCOME: A STUDY IN MAIDUGURI METROPOLIS, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This Paper examines the causal relationship between Entrepreneurial Skills Development Programmes (ESDP) and the income levels of youth in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. The independent variable, ESDP participation, is examined in relation to the dependent variable, youth income, through a systematic assessment guided by system theory. Leveraging primary and secondary data collected via surveys, questionnaires, and government reports, the study aims to discern the extent to which ESDP contributes to changes in the income levels of its beneficiaries. The results offer insights into the significance of ESDP in positively influencing youth income, thereby shedding light on effective strategies for poverty reduction in the region. The paper also proposes recommendations for policy interventions and sustainable development, establishing a clear link between the independent and dependent variables explored in the study.