Human Resources as a Catalyst for Economic Growth And Development In Nigeria (A CASE STUDY OF ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL)

ABSTRACT  This research work attempts to access the importance of human resources as a catalyst for economic growth development in Nigeria. In the first chapter, the researcher introduced topic and gave the importance of human resources in economic growth and development. This was followed by a detailed review of literature in which the importance of human resources in Economic development was discussed. The concept of human resources, human resources development and planning in Nigeria, how best to manage the human resources for economic growth and development, economic growth investment in human resources development, human resources Allocation and development in Nigeria, manpower problem, economic development in Nigeria and the enhancement and motivation of human resources in Nigeria. Data for the study was obtained by questionnaires which is the primary source of data. Findings from the sourced data showed that human resources have great importance in economic growth and development in Nigeria. Finally, it came to a conclusion that there is need to provide qualitative education and conducive environment for human resources development in Nigeria. Recommendation reveals that adequate attention and incentives 
should be accorded to human resources development in Nigeria.    TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Approval Page 

Dedication 
Acknowledgement 
Abstract 
Table of contents 
CHAPTER ONE    1.0 Introduction 1

1.1 Background Of The Study 1
1.2 Statement Of Research Problem 3
1.3 Objective Of The Study 4
1.4 Research Questions 4
1.5 Scope Of The Study 5
1.6 Significance Of The Study 5
1.7 Definition Of Terms 6
References 8   CHAPTER TWO            Literature Review 
        Theoretical Foundation Of The Study 
2.0     The History Of Human Resources Development 
2.1     Concept Of Human Resources                     9
2.2     The Importance Of Human Resources In Economic 10
2.3     Development And How Best To Manage The Human  12    2.4     Resource For Economic Growth And Development. 15 
2.5 Human Resources Development And Planning In Nigeria 18 
2.6 Investment In Human Resources Development 23 
2.7 Human Resources Allocation And Utilization In Nigeria 26 
2.8 Manpower Problem And Economic 
Development In Nigeria 33 
2.9 Enhancement Of Motivation Of Human 
Resources In Nigeria 36 
References 40    CHAPTER THREE 
3.1 Research Design And Methodology 43 
3.2 Area Of The Study 43 
3.3 Population Of The Study 44 
3.4 Sample and Sampling Techniques 45    3.5    Sources Of Data Collection                      46
3.6    Instrument Used For Data Collection             47
3.7    Establishing The Validity Of The Instrument     48
3.8    Establishing The Reliability Of The Instrument  48
3.9    Method Of Data Presentation And Analysis        49   CHAPTER FOUR 
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis 50 
4.2 Discussion Of Findings 63 
4.3 Limitations Of The Study 63    CHAPTER FIVE 
5.0    Summary Of Findings, Conclusion And Recommendation    5.1    Summary Of Findings    64
5.2    Conclusions            66 
5.3    Recommendation         66  
Bibliography           69
Appendix               73
Research Questionnaire 74