Assessment of Youth Unemployment on Political Stability in Nigeria. a Case Study of Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

Student: Abdulateef Olamide Ibrahim (Thesis, 2025)
Department of Political Science and International Relations
Bamidele Olumilua University of Edu. Science and Tech. Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State

Abstract

The study examines how youth unemployment (37.2% in 2023) contributes to civil unrest, crime, and socio-political instability in Nigeria. Key findings include: - Unemployment exacerbates poverty, widens economic inequality, and increases vulnerability to crime and political manipulation. - Unemployed youths are susceptible to recruitment by insurgent groups and criminal organizations. - Structural issues like inadequate education, economic instability, and corruption perpetuate unemployment. - Socio-political consequences include electoral violence, protests, and erosion of trust in democratic institutions.

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assessment youth unemployment political stability nigeria ikere local government ekiti
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