The Role of Technology Forecasting on Unemployment: A Panacea to Insecurity in North Central Nigeria

Agbi-Etuk Aduratomi, Adeyemi O A

Economic, Insecurity, Technological Forecasting, Unemployment.

The rising rate of insecurity in Nigeria is extremely detrimental to the growth and the economy of the Nation. It is therefore imperative that solutions are found to this issue. This paper posits that a direct relationship exists between unemployment and insecurity and that by tackling the issue of unemployment in Nigeria, the insecurity threatening to topple the Nigerian nation will be lessened. This study with the topic The Role of Technology Forecasting on Unemployment; A Panacea to Insecurity in North Central Nigeria proposes that by using Technology Forecasting to predict the future employment trends, specialized institutions or skill centers can be created that will help in preparing the youth for jobs of the future, this will have direct ramifications in reducing unemployment and will lead to a reduction in insecurity. The study sort to discover if a direct relationship exists between unemployment and crime/insecurity and the role of Technology forecasting in predicting future employment opportunities? Findings from the secondary data analyzed show that there exists a direct relationship between unemployment and insecurity. The primary data obtained through structured questionnaires from a sample population in the region of Abuja showed that there is a strong interest in enrolling in specialized institutions and skill centers that will teach specialized skills in preparation for future jobs. And thus concluded that Technology forecasting is useful in solving unemployment which will in turn resolve insecurity issues.

https://doi.org/10.31871/IJNTR.8.9.17