ABSTRACT
This study is on a strong impression of effective management of resources in solving unemployment problem in Nigeria. The researcher want to know the impact of effective management of resources in solving unemployment problem in Oji-River Local Government Area, how they have carried its operations to bring this phenomenon to its best minimum.
In order to achieve this, an empirical survey and library research were carried out. The source of data used includes both primary and secondary data. The primary source of data are the administration of questionnaire and oral interviews while the secondary source includes statistical tools used in testing hypothesis.
The research reveals that the Local Government has not put the necessary machinery in place to tackle unemployment. One reason being lack of managerial skill operating in the area.
This factor has been a force militating against solving unemployment problem. It was discovered also that the Local Government under study engages in various activities and schemes including provision of pipe borne water, rural electrification projects to attract investors to harness the available natural resources to create employment for the people.
Besides, lack of infrastructure has equally contributed to non-improvement of unemployment situations.
