Impact of N-Agro programme on job creation and income generation among youths in Delta State, Nigeria

Owigho Ogheneovo, Eromedoghene Ezekiel Ovoh, Evwierhurhoma Faith Enoh, Amafade Ughwe Goodluck, Onwumere-Idolor O. Stella, Omosigho Ndidi Endurance

Abstract: The study analyzed impact of N-Agro programme on job creation and income generation among youths in Delta State. The specific objectives of study are to; describe the socioeconomic characteristics of N-Agro beneficiaries in Delta State, ascertain the impact of N-Agro on job creation and income generation among the youths in Delta State, determine the problems associated with N-Agro in Delta State and examine the measures to overcome the problems associated with N-Agro in Delta State. The population comprised of youths aged between 18 and 35 who are beneficiaries of the N-Agro programme in Delta State. A Sample size of 217 N-Agro beneficiaries was selected for the study using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Firstly, simple random sampling technique without replacement was used to select ten (10) Local Government Areas in the state. Secondly, stratified sampling technique was used to select 217 N-Agro beneficiaries for the study. The objectives of the study were realised using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result from the study showed that majority (55.9%) of the respondents were females. The mean age of the respondents was 33 years. The marital distribution was predominantly single (67.5%). More of respondents (79.9%) were christians. HND with (42.1%) also ranked the highest in their educational qualification. Impact of N-Agro on job creation and income generation among the youths (Grand Mean = 2.68). Problems associated with N-Agro (Grand Mean = 2.74). There is no significant difference between the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents and their perception of the impact of N-Agro on job creation and income generation among the youths ( mean = 7.651, f = 3.118, p = 0.076). it is recommended that Government should formulate an exit policy for beneficiaries of N-Agro programme to ensure continuity of their businesses. This study has made contributions to the body of Knowledge by providing empirical evidence on the impact of N-Agro programme on job creation and income generation among youths in Delta State.

Keywords: impact; income generation; job creation; N-Agro programme; problems; youths

Citation: Owigho, O., Eromedoghene, E.O., Evwierhurhoma, F. E., Amafade, U. G., Onwumere-Idolor, O. S. & Omosigho, N. E. (2025). Impact of N-Agro programme on job creation and income generation among youths in Delta State, Nigeria. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 31(3), 438–446.

Date published: 2025-06-24