Perceived Causes of Youth Restiveness by Undergraduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto State, Nigeria

Abstract

This research investigated the perceived causes of youth restiveness in Sokoto State,Nigeria. Youth restiveness refers to a scenario in which young people are unable to remain silent and are difficult to manage, particularly when they are dissatisfied. The descriptive survey method was chosen for the research. Undergraduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto State were purposively selected for the study. Three hundred undergraduates from the 200, 300 and 400 levels of study were selected as sample for the study. Three research questions were raised and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study found that irresponsive government, corruption, unemployment, peer pressure, and poor administration are major causes of the cankerworms. It was discovered that youth restlessness could lead to terrorism, political instability, economic stagnation, dread and mistrust, and other negative outcomes. It was recommended that job creation, promoting good leadership by ensuring that decisions are made in a fair and free manner; fostering open authority and administration, and guidance counsellors should assist with intense mass media jingles and programs that will educate undergraduates on the consequences of negative peer pressure.