INFLUENCE OF SKILLS ACQUISITION ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN GUSAU TOWN

Abstract

The study intents to examine the Influence of skills acquisition on youth Development in Gusau, Zamfara state.  The objective of this study is to specifically examine the extent of the influence of skills acquisition on youth self-reliance and development rate in the state. Data were obtained through the use of five point Likert scale with two items structured questionnaire.   Questionnaire were distributed to 60 youth’s respondents, although only 50 questionnaires were returned successful. The study also made recommendation that the establishing of skills acquisition in every nook and cranny of the state will enhanced the level of youth self-reliance and will also increase the rate of employability