Exploring the Drivers of Labour Force Participation in Nigeria A Multi-Variable Analysis
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Economic Dynamics, Labor Force Participation, Multi-variable Approach, Robust Regression, Socioeconomic Analysis
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This study employed a comprehensive multi-variable analysis to explore the drivers of labour force participation in Nigeria. Objective was to explore the intricate interrelationships among key socioeconomic factors, including Access to Electricity (AE), Oil Revenue (OR), Total Secondary School Enrollment (TSSE), Total Unemployment (TU), and the Total Labor Force Participation Rate (TLFPR) in Nigeria. The study utilized data from the World Bank spanning 2000 to 2020. An ex post facto design guided the study, diagnostic tests to validate assumptions, ensuring the reliability of regression results employed. The findings revealed several crucial insights. Firstly, Access to Electricity (AE) did not exhibit a statistically significant relationship with TLFPR (Coeff. =-0.216785; p-value=0.2612). In contrast, Oil Revenue (OR) demonstrated a statistically significant connection with TLFPR (Coeff. = of 0.000623; p-value=0.0151). Furthermore, Total Secondary School Enrollment (TSSE) also showed a statistically significant relationship (Coff. =0.194391; p-value= 0.0292). Lastly, Total Unemployment (TU) did not display a significant relationship with TLFPR (Coeff. = -0.256802; p-value = 0.5683). In conclusion, this study provided valuable insights into the dynamics of labour force participation in Nigeria, underscoring the need for comprehensive policies that address the diverse array of challenges and promote inclusive and sustainable economic development. The study underscores the complexity of labour force participation determinants in Nigeria, emphasising socio-economic and contextual factors. These recommendations aim to foster inclusive economic growth and enhance labour force participation rate in the country.
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Udeh Promise Chukwuedozie , Nigeria Maritime University
I am an assistant lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Maritime University, Okerenkoko.