Curbing Youths' Restiveness through the Management of Unemployment in Nigeria
G. C. Ozoagu, B.C Onyia
Unemployment is one of the major challenges confronting the Nigerian national - development. It has turned many Nigerian youths into violent and unpatriotic beings. The menace of youth restiveness in Nigeria both now and in the recent past has become an issue of great concern to political leaders, policy makers, economic managers, individuals, government, religious organization and many others. In the light of the above, this paper examined the causes and effects of unemployment. It also suggested ways by which unemployment can be managed in other to curb youths unrest. Measures so recommended include but not limited to: depoliticization of the various youth empowerment schemes and emphasis on vocational/ self-reliable education.