Government Policy Intervention Programmes in Ogun State: Youth Acceptability and Challenges

Authors

  • Alamu Oluwaseyi I.

  • Subair S. 2018;Tayo

Keywords:

government intervention programme, youth, acceptability, challenges

Abstract

Every government acknowledged to be proficient is always observed to be responsive to the needs of her citizenry particular ly the teaming population of her youth through series of intervention programmes This study examined the available government intervention programme its youths acceptability of such programmes and some challenges encountered in the process The study adopted the qualitative design using narrative approach with a population of 4 500 Voluntary Teachers Corps Scheme VTCS and 12 Desk Officers in the Teaching Service Commission of Ogun State A sample of 60 VTCS and two 2 Desk Officers constituted the Focus Discussion Group The selection process involved the multi stage stratified purposive convenient and simple random sampling techniques The data collected were analyzed using content analysis The results showed that government intervention programmes were in different areas such as sports education job creation r ural school study agriculture and agro allied matters works and services to mention a few These intervention programmes were well accepted by the youths due to the potential prospects there in and the availability of the youth who showed interest but could not be satisfied posed a serious challenge It was however concluded that since its impact remained positive the intervention programme should be embraced more and sustained for better and improved youthful living

How to Cite

Alamu Oluwaseyi I., & Subair S. 2018;Tayo. (2020). Government Policy Intervention Programmes in Ogun State: Youth Acceptability and Challenges. Global Journal of Human-Social Science, 20(H4), 41–47. Retrieved from https://socialscienceresearch.org/index.php/GJHSS/article/view/3179

Government Policy Intervention Programmes in Ogun State: Youth Acceptability and Challenges

Published

2020-05-15