http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1309 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:50:29 GMT 2026-04-29T19:50:29Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/24190 Title: TRAINING NEEDS OF PHYSICALLY CHALLENGE PERSONS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN AUTOMOBILE FIRMS IN ANAMBRA STATE. Authors: MBA, ANAEZI SHEDRACK Abstract: The research was design to investigate the Training needs of physically challenged persons for employment in automobile firms in Anambra State. Three research question were answered and three hypotheses tested at 0.5 level of significance were formulated for the study. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The major purpose of this study is to identify the training needs of physically challenged persons for employment in automobile firms in Anambra State. Specifically, the study is designed to determine the: Technical training needs required by physically challenge persons for employment in automobile firm in Anambra State. Employability training needs physically challenge person for employment in automobile firm in Anambra State. Challenges faced by physically challenge person for employment in automobile firm in Anambra State. The literature was reviewed in line with the three research questions, and the null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study, in which several sub-headings were discussed as regard to the purpose of the study. The research design used for this study is survey research design in which questionnaire was formulated to solicit information from respondents. The targeted population comprised of Automobile Lecture and Management staffs in automobile firms. The total population for the study is 100 which consisted of 79 automobile lecturer and 21 management staffs in automobile firms in Anambra State. Data obtained was analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and t-test statistics. the study concluded and recommended the following: It is important to have preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance strategies adopted and integrated into the daily activities such that Check and maintain electrical motors and other power sources, Use of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to managed, analyzed, and compared sensor data, Replacement of worn shock absorbers or worn suspension components, Routine maintenance exercise such as oiling greasing, and cleaning of vehicles should be carried out as well as quality assurance for training needs of physically challenge persons for employment in Anambra State. strategies for improving vehicle maintenance practices in NSTA, Minna. Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/24190 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/24189 Title: THE IMPACT OF THE 21ST CENTURY FOREST PRODUCT INDUSTRY ON THE ECONOMY OF SHIRORO AND BOSSO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE. Authors: OCHEKWU, STEPHEN ALI Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the Impact of the 21st century Forest Product industry on the economy of Shiroroand Bosso Local Government Area of Niger state. Four research questions and three null hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study comprised of20 participants in sawmill industry (10 from each local government area); 30 participants in large- and small-scale carpentry (15 from each local government area), 30 households (15 from each local government area) and 10 staffs of ministry of agriculture and rural development (5 from each local government area), making a total of 90 participate. A structured questionnaire consisting of 34 items was used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the research questions while t-test was used for testing the null hypotheses. It was found from the study that timber, charcoal, fuelwood, medicinal plants/herbs, wildlife, mushroom, paper, edible nuts, fruits are the major forest product harvested in Shiroro and Bosso local government area of Niger state. The findings of the study revealed that it has increased the creation of many jobs, revenue generation, sustainable development, innovation into local governments, exportation of forest products, carbon sequestration, climate change mitigation, natural trade and also It has led to more ecotourism activities and biodiversity conservation. The findings of the study revealed that It has increased direct employment, indirect employment, seasonal employment (as in transportation, marketing and packaging), small business development, jobs in sustainable forest Management.It was recommended that Establishment of forest information data base since there are no reliable, consistent and comprehensive statistics about forest Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/24189 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/24188 Title: THE IMPACT OF STUDENT – TEACHER RELATIONSHIP ON STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Authors: ETUMNU, UCHECHUKWU PRINCE Abstract: The present study aimed to investigate the impact of student-teacher relationships on academic performance in technology education. The study was conducted using a sample of students and teachers from technology education programs in selected schools. The research utilized a quantitative method, with a self-administered questionnaire to collect data from students and teachers. The results showed that there was a positive relationship between student-teacher relationships and academic performance. Students who reported having positive relationships with their teachers were found to have higher levels of academic achievement compared to students who reported negative relationships with their teachers. These findings suggest that fostering positive student-teacher relationships can contribute to the academic success of technology education students. The study highlights the importance of teachers investing time and effort in building positive relationships with their students to enhance academic performance and student engagement in the classroom. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/24188 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/24187 Title: 1 THE IMPACT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC IN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRIES Authors: ADEPOJU, Oluwabukunmi Samuel Abstract: This research work was designed to investigate the impact of human resource management practices on operational performance of motor vehicle mechanic in automobile industries. Three research question and three hypotheses were formulated to guide the conduct of the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The targeted population for this study was 200 respondents consisting of 15 monument staff, (32) supervisor for different departments and (153) junior staff which were randomly selected within Minna metropolis, Niger State. A structured questionnaire containing 37 items was used to collect the data for the study. Mean, standard deviation and t-test were the statistical tools used to analyze the data collected for the study. The three null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The findings among others revealed that most problem facing the automobile industries within Minna metropolis include: recruitment process of any organization mainly controls by the human management department of the organization and in general the process of recruitment is dependent on the merit of talent of the applicant. Based on the finding it was discovered that HRM should be giving 80% concentration during recruitments in automobile industry Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/24187 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z