APPRENTICESHIP AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AMOUNT YOUTH IN

KEFFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

BY

MATTI, ZAINAB OLATAYO

NSU/SS/SOC/2003/18/19

B.Sc IN SOCIOLOGY

NOVEMBER, 2023
APPRENTICESHIP AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AMOUNT YOUTH IN
KEFFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

BY

MATTI, ZAINAB OLATAYO

NSU/SS/SOC/2003/18/19

A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIOLOGY, FACULTY OF SOCAIL SCIENCES, NASARAWA STATE
UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT
FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE (B.Sc) IN
SOCIOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI
NIGERIA

NOVEMBER, 2023

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 DECLARATION

I, MATTI, ZAINAB OLATAYON declare that this work is a result of my research

effort and that to the best of my knowledge, it has not been presented in whole or part by

any other person for the award of diploma or degree. All quotations are indicated and

sources of information specifically acknowledged by means of references.

___________________________ _________________
MATTI, ZAINAB OLATAYON DATE
NSU/SS/SOC/2003/18/19

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 CERTIFICATION

This Project titled “Apprenticeship and Economic Empowerment Amount Youth in Keffi

Local Government Area” has been read and approved as meetings the regulations

governing the award of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Sociology of Nasarawa

State University, Keffi and is approved for its contribution to knowledge and literary

presentation.

________________________ __________________
Dr. Helen Sadi Yiga Date
Supervisor

________________________ __________________
Prof. Bilyaminu Suleiman Muhammed Date
Head of Department

________________________ __________________
External Examiner Date

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 DEDICATION

This work is dedicated to God Almighty, who in his mercies has made everything possible for

me.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

My profound gratitude to God, the most gracious and merciful, who spared my life and also

giving me he wisdom and inspiration to successfully undergo the programme.

My sincere gratitude also goes to my lovely and hardworking Supervisor Dr. Sadi Yiga.this

project would never been what it is today without her guidance, time, suggestion, patience,

criticism and mostly her encouragement, I remain indebted to her, may God bestow her with

good health and prosperity in life.

I also acknowledge the efforts of my lecturers ASSO. Prof. Biliyaminu, Prof. Onu, Dr.Yusuf,

Miss Uju, Dr Daniel Ishaya and all other lecturers in the department of sociology for their time,

effort and desire to nurture young minds.

My appreciation also goes to my lovely and caring parent Mr and Mrs Matti for their continuous

support, spiritually, financially and academically. And also to my siblings Abiola and

Abdulmalik Matti for their advice to me towards achieving this goals.

My appreciation also goes to my lovely cousin sister Mariam Folakemi Matti and my lovely

friend, Charles Immaculate and Joel Promise

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page - - - - - - - - - i

Declaration- - - - - - - - - - ii

Certification- - - - - - - - - - iii

Dedication- - - - - - - - - - iv

Acknowledgement- - - - - - - - - v

Table of Contents- - - - - - - - - vii

List of Tables- - - - - - - - - - xii

List of Figures - - - - - - - - - xiii

Abstract- - - - - - - - - - xiv

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study - - - - - - - 1

1.2 Statement of the Problem - - - - - - - 5

1.3 Research Questions - - - - - - - - 6

1.4 Objectives of the Study - - - - - - - - 6

1.5 Significance of the Study - - - - - - - 7

1.6 Scope of the Study - - - - - - - - 8

1.7 Definition of Terms - - - - - - - - 8

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

2.1 Concept of Apprenticeship - - - - - - - 9

2.2 The Concept of Sustainable Development. - - - - - 12

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2.3 Empowerment and Economic Development - - - - - 14

2.4 Concept of Youths Empowerment - - - - - - 18

2.5 Apprenticeship Training System and Skill Acquisition - - - - 21

2.6 Empirical Review - - - - - - - - 24

2.5 Theoretical Framework - - - - - - - 29

2.5.1 Cognitive Apprenticeship Theory - - - - - - 30

2.5.2 Human Capital Theory - - - - - - - 30

CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

3.1 Location of the Study - - - - - - - - 31

3.2 Research Design - - - - - - - - 32

3.3 Population of the Study - - - - - - - 32

3.4 Sampling Technique - - - - - - - - 33

3.5 Method of Data Collection - - - - - - - 33

3.6. Method of Data Analysis - - - - - - - 33
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS, FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Findings of the Study - - - - - - 34
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of Findings - - - - - - - - 41

5.2 Conclusion - - - - - - - - - - 42
5.3 Recommendations- - - - - - - - - 43
Bibliography - - - - - - - - - 44
Questionnaire - - - - - - - - 46

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 ABSTRACT
Primarily, this research work focused on the identification of the indigenous apprenticeship
trades that exist in Keffi LGA. Methods of apprenticeship training system as well as its
consequences on technical education were also investigated. Three research questions and one
hypotheses were formulated. A proportionate stratified sampling technique was adopted to select
trainees for the study. Questionnaire items were administered to 35 tailors. The researcher made
use of frequency distribution, mean and chi-square statistics for the data analysis. The study
revealed that apprenticeship training existed in tailoring, welding, carpentry, blacksmithing,
carving, fishing, poultry, gardening, cookery, weaving and dyeing, leather works, cane crafts,
mat carpet and native medicine. Various methods of indigenous apprenticeship training in use in
Ibadan includes oral instruction, demonstration, observation, try out by apprentices,
occupational participation and project method. A good proportion of trainees had formal or no
formal education; majority of tailors received formal education at below primary six level.
Graduates of indigenous apprenticeship complement the technical work force require in the
private sector. The chi-square results of the study revealed no significant difference at p > 0.05
in the opinion of respondents regarding the consequences of indigenous apprenticeship on
technical education in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The study concludes that indigenous
apprenticeship training will help youths in developing interests and saleable skills, which they
can utilize in productive activities for their benefits as well as for their parents and communities.
The study therefore recommends that the trades which are predominant in Ibadan, Keffi LGA
should be adequately developed and revitalized

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