EFFECT OF NETWORKING SKILL ON YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN SELECTED STATES IN NORTHEAST NIGERIA

The objective of this study was to examine the effect networking skills on youth empowerment in Bauchi, Gombe and Yobe states Northeast, Nigeria. An explanatory survey research design adopted for study. population consisted 1,694 indigenous from who participated training at skill upgrading vocational center 2017-2021. A sample size 322 determined using Krejcie Morgan (1970) determination table. Given heterogeneity each state, Bowley’s allocation formula applied proportionate state while stratified simple random sampling techniques were selecting participants. quantitative data collected through standardized questionnaire adapted previous related studies analysed descriptive statistics path analysis. All measurement items carefully reworded then subjected criticisms experts field content face validity. construct reliability internal consistency instrument Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Out copies administered, 305 representing 94.72 percent returned. However, out number, only 289 89.75% correctly filled thus suitable results also showed that had a significant (β=-0.894, P>.001) selected paper recommends Northeast governments community leaders should properly expose trainees market-driven opportunities forums adequate dialogue between youths budding/successful entrepreneurs be organized during periods building embedded relationships. Keywords: Networking skill, acquisition, Youth empowerment, Nigeria CITATION: Adelaiye, M. O., Achugo, E., & Adetayo, H. O. (2023). Effect northeast Strategic Journal Business Change Management, 10 (1), 190 – 203.