Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Educational Formality and Employment Outcomes Among Youth Aged 20-30 in Lagos, Nigeria,

Edem Ubude, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) Gabriel Obinma, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Babcock University Obi Nwachukwu, National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Chimere Obasechi, Department of Advanced Studies, National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18853946
Published: June 25, 2007

Abstract

The study examines the impact of formal education on employment outcomes among youth aged 20-30 in Lagos, Nigeria. A qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews to gather data from a purposive sample of 50 individuals in Lagos, Nigeria. Findings indicate that those with formal education have higher employability rates (82%) compared to non-formal educated peers (45%). Formal education significantly enhances employability and workplace performance among youth aged 20-30 in Lagos, Nigeria. Investment in formal education should be prioritised to improve employment outcomes for young Nigerians.

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Edem Ubude, Gabriel Obinma, Obi Nwachukwu, Chimere Obasechi (2007). Educational Formality and Employment Outcomes Among Youth Aged 20-30 in Lagos, Nigeria,. African Mass Communication Review, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18853946
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AfricanizationGeographyQualitative ResearchEducation PolicyEmployment TrendsCultural ContextSocioeconomic Status

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