The Relationship Between Poverty And Illiteracy On Political Thuggery Among Youth In Akoko Edo, Edo State

Abstract

The objective of the study is to examine the relationship between Poverty and Illiteracy on Political Thuggery among Youth in Akoko Edo, Edo state. The study employed survey design. A total population of 400 participants were selected using Taro Yamani formula as sampling techniques to determine the sample size. Questionnaire was used as an instrument for collection of data, the collected were analysed Pearson product moment Correlational. The results reveal that poverty and illiteracy have significant relationship with Political thuggery among Youth in Akoko Edo, Edo state. The study concluded that political thuggery is one of the most serious challenges in Akoko Edo, Edo state. It was recommended that: Nigerian educational system should be reformed to increase access and enhance skills acquisition. Both the federal and state government should establish various skills acquisition centers all over the country. The government should be truly committed in the alleviation of poverty. Good human development policies should be adopted in the state to suit the priority needs of the people. Government should discourage the politics of "do-or-die" and bitterness should be discouraged at all government levels through mass enlightenment campaigns, conferences and seminars. The youths should be enlightened, employed and be prosecuted if found wanting. Security agents should be well equipped, motivated and checked to avoid double dealing or short change.