Project Abstract

Manpower development policies play a crucial role in shaping the human capital landscape of any nation, impacting its overall socio-economic growth and development. Nigeria, as a developing country, has recognized the significance of effective manpower development policies in achieving sustainable economic progress. This research project aims to evaluate the existing manpower development policies in Nigeria to assess their effectiveness and identify potential areas for improvement. The study will utilize a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods to gather data and analyze the current state of manpower development policies in Nigeria. Qualitative methods such as interviews with policymakers, industry experts, and relevant stakeholders will provide insights into the formulation and implementation of these policies. Additionally, document analysis of government reports, policy documents, and academic literature will offer a comprehensive overview of the existing manpower development framework in the country. Quantitative methods, including surveys and statistical analysis, will help in assessing the impact of manpower development policies on key indicators such as employment rates, skill levels, and productivity. By collecting data from various sources, the research will seek to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the current policies and their implications for Nigeria's labor market and overall economic performance. The evaluation of manpower development policies in Nigeria will also involve a comparative analysis with best practices from other countries to draw lessons and recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of existing policies. By benchmarking against successful models, the research aims to provide actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to drive improvements in Nigeria's manpower development strategies. The findings of this study will contribute to the body of knowledge on manpower development policies in developing countries, with specific relevance to the Nigerian context. By critically evaluating the current policies, this research seeks to offer evidence-based recommendations for enhancing the quality and impact of manpower development initiatives in Nigeria. In conclusion, the evaluation of manpower development policies in Nigeria is essential for ensuring the country's workforce is equipped with the necessary skills and capabilities to drive economic growth and development. Through a comprehensive research approach, this study aims to provide valuable insights that can inform policy decisions and contribute to the advancement of Nigeria's human capital agenda.

Project Overview

Background of the Study

The importance of employing good evaluation in improving manpower development cannot be over emphasized. Manpower development according to Brach (2000), is educational and development activities conducted by an enterprises to improve the lives of their workers. The activities have definite relationship to employer’s productivity. Adequate manpower development in human capital formation is a process which enable organisation to acquire and increase their manpower stock, through the process of planning, recruitment training and retraining. Employers develop their staff and mobilize them in the attainment of organizational goals. Training is an integral element in manpower development.

Cole (2001) viewed manpower development as being concerned with increasing knowledge and skills in doing a particular job. He went further to say that training is an attempt to improve the performance of employees through learning which is done by increasing their skills and knowledge.

Provision of good incentives which include leadership style work structure, wages and reward, selection and placement of employees, promotion of employee, attractive conduction, job security, recognition and objective setting appraisal are the evaluations used to improved manpower development so as to achieve higher productivity in any organisation.

According to Ekpo (2002), manpower development programmes are designed to educate employees beyond the requirement of their present job position so that they can be prepared for promotion and be able to face future challenges. Ekpo also affirm that it is necessary to broaden the knowledge of employees to meet the requirements, which their work may demand especially in future. He considers effective performance on he part of the employees as essential for the success of any organisation. Observing that however, such performance would depend on their knowledge and skills.

Manpower Development Policy In N.D.A

Regulations governing conditions of service for junior civilian staff in Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna are:

Merit for staff development can only be possible with the recommendation of the Head of Department/Unit of the registrar for his recommendation to the commandant of N.D.A.