CONSEQUENCES OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AFTER GRADUATION IN ANAMBRA STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR SOCIETALDEVELOPMENT

The study investigated consequences of youth unemployment after graduation in Anambra state. Three research questions guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of 52855 registered National Youth Council of Nigeria in Anambra State. The sample comprised of 600 undergraduate youths. The sample was composed using simple random sampling method. Data collected were analyzed using mean. The findings of the study revealed that high rate of armed robbery, cultism, high rate of divorce, higher suicide rate, no value for life and properties, brain drain among others are the social consequences of youth unemployment after graduation in Anambra State. the economic consequences of youth unemployment after graduation in Anambra State such as poor parenting, excessive debts, investors being scared of making investments because of insecurity, encourages begging for arms and leads to fraud/embezzlement of public funds. The findings of the study showed that depression among poor youths, anxiety, low selfesteem, aggression, mental disorder, lack of focus among graduates negative self-concept and family stress were the psychological consequences of youth unemployment after graduation in Anambra State. The consequences of unemployment in contemporary time cannot be overemphasized. It is against the backdrop that unemployment has so many attendant consequences on graduates in Anambra State. Most of the apprehended criminals are graduates without gainful employment. Thus, the rising level of social disorder and insecurity permeating the entire state is attributable to the problem of unemployment. It is therefore necessary that every necessary step are taken to stem the tide of unemployment in the society so as to minimize its influences on crime.