UNEMPLOYEMENT

This study examined the impact of youth unemployment on the security and safety of Egor Local Government Area. The study sought to investigate how the high rate of youth unemployment influences insecurity and affects the safety of lives and property within the community. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, four research questions were formulated to guide the research. The design for the study consisted of youths in Egor Local Government Area. A total of fifty (50) questionnaires were administered using a simple random sampling technique to ensure fair representation of respondents within the study area. The research instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire designed by the researcher and titled “Impact of Youth Unemployment on Security and Safety Questionnaire in Egor Local Government Aera.” The instrument was validated by experts to ensure its reliability and suitability for the study. The findings of the study among others revealed that youth unemployment significantly contributes to insecurity in Egor Local Government Area, leading to increased cases of crime and threats to the safety of lives and property. The study concluded that addressing youth unemployment through job creation, skill acquisition programmes, and government intervention can help improve security and enhance the overall safety of the community. Appropriate recommendations were therefore made based on the findings