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Impact of Sectoral Growth on Unemployment in Nigeria

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  • Obisike, Ndubueze Ezindu

    (Department of Economics, Paul University, Awka Anambra State, Nigeria)

  • Onwuka, Irene Nkechi

    (Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria)

  • Oluwaseun B. Alade

    (BDepartment of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria)

  • Udeze, R. Chike

    (Department of Economics, Institute of Ecumenical College of Education Enugu State, Nigeria)

Abstract

In every nationthe problem of unemployment is too significant to be ignored as it is necessary in assessing the level of economic activity in a country, and one of the ways with which unemployment problems can be solved is through improvements in sectoral employment. On this note studies on impact of sectoral–unemployment nexus becomes apt. Hence this study examined theimpact of sectoral growth on unemployment in Nigeria from 1997 to 2019. The study adopted OLS technique of analysis and as well subjected the data set to pre-test which include ADF unit root test, co-integration test and error correction mechanism (ECM). Based on the outcomes of the pre-test the study analysis was based on short-run estimation.From the results obtained, in the model one only the GRMER sector has the tendency to reduce RUR, in model two GRMAN and GRMER sectors exerted downward pressure on UUR and in model three GDPGR exerted upward pressure on total unemployment rate in Nigeria. From the findings of the study, we therefore conclude that government should refocus on the development of the manufacturing and merchandise sectors which are the hub of industrialisation and marketing. Government should partner with local communities to acquire mass lands that could be bequeathed to beneficiaries for commercial agriculture.

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  • Obisike, Ndubueze Ezindu & Onwuka, Irene Nkechi & Oluwaseun B. Alade & Udeze, R. Chike, 2021. "Impact of Sectoral Growth on Unemployment in Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(6), pages 604-610, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:5:y:2021:i:6:p:604-610
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    1. Ikechukwu D Nwaka & Kalu E Uma & Gulcay Tuna, 2015. "Trade openness and unemployment: Empirical evidence for Nigeria," The Economic and Labour Relations Review, , vol. 26(1), pages 117-136, March.
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