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Re-Contextualizing Unemployment and National Security in Nigeria

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Unemployment is largely blamed for the intractable security challenges in Nigeria. More worrisome is that population growth adds 4.5 million youths into the labour market every year that largely begs for the public sector attention as presently conceptualized. Previous studies have focused on national job creation to manage employment challenges. This study argues on the contrary and sues for re-conceptualization of the concept of unemployment. The problem is that unemployment is major buzzword for assessing government in Nigeria. Unless re-conceptualized, unemployment will continue to pose serious challenges to national security. A number of strategies are highlighted to contain the challenges.

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  • Hyacinth N. Iwu, 2015. "Re-Contextualizing Unemployment and National Security in Nigeria," Journal of Sustainable Development, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 8(6), pages 231-231, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:jsd123:v:8:y:2015:i:6:p:231
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