Assessment of Public Policy Implementation on National Planning in Nigeria: A Case Study of N-Power Plan on Unemployment and Poverty

Abstract

The research examined public policy implementation on national planning in Nigeria, with emphasis on N-Power vis-à-vis unemployment and poverty issues in Nigeria. The main objectives of the study zeroed on examining the implementation of N-Power, and how it has impacted on unemployment and poverty in the country. The research adopted the Qualitative method. Secondary data within the purview of the research were sourced from relevant authorities and examined through content analysis. The research method was reinforced through interviews, applying narrative analysis to examine discussions held with N-Power focal persons across the geo-political zones of the country. The findings show that N-Power is majorly plagued by poor monitoring and evaluation structures, poor funding, use of consultants, the federal government not fully involving the states in the programme, while bribery and corruption were also indicated. For the N-Power empowerment plan to achieve its objectives of job creations and poverty alleviation, especially among youths, the paper has recommended that government should rejig N-Power, by urgently addressing the observed lapses hindering the worthy plan.