Skills Acquisition Schemes on Women Empowerment in Internally Displaced Camps in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council

Aisha I. Muhammed, Mudi Bashir, Umar M. Ngubdo & Abdulraazaq S. Ibrahim

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This study examined the effect of Skills Acquisition Scheme on Women Empowerment in Selected Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camps in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State, Nigeria. A sample size of 308 was drawn from a population of 1,326. A multistage sampling technique was used in selecting the samples. Data were collected using questionnaires, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and interviews. Data were presented, analysed and interpreted using a frequency distribution table, percentage and t-test to test the hypotheses. The study revealed a positive relationship between acquired knitting skills and women’s educational status in camps. The study further revealed that Soap and detergent-making skills significantly affect women’s health status in IDP camps. The study concluded that skill acquisition schemes influenced women’s empowerment in Bakassi camp and farm centre. It was recommended, among others, the urgent need for the government and concerned stakeholders to erect schools equipped with basic educational facilities that will enhance the educational need of the IDPs.

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