Effect of Government’s Political Participation Intervention and Government’s Gender Equality Intervention on Human Capacity Development for Women in North Senatorial District of Adamawa State

Mary Vincent PhD in View; Prof. Japhet Elisha Yerima

doi:10.56201/jpslr.vol.12.no5.2026.pg151.165

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Effect of Government’s Political Participation Intervention and Government’s Gender Equality Intervention on Human Capacity Development for Women in North Senatorial District of Adamawa State

Mary Vincent PhD in View, Prof. Japhet Elisha Yerima

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This study examined the effect of government political participation intervention and government gender equality intervention on human capacity development for women in the North Senatorial District of Adamawa State, Nigeria. The study was motivated by the need to assess the extent to which government efforts aimed at promoting women's participation in governance and gender equality contribute to enhancing their knowledge, skills, leadership abilities, and socio-economic development. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised a projected female population of 569,976 women in the selected local government areas of the North Senatorial District of Adamawa State. Using the Taro Yamane formula, a sample size of 399 respondents was determined, while an additional 10% was added to account for non-response, resulting in a total of 439 questionnaires distributed. Stratified random sampling technique was employed to ensure adequate representation of respondents across the study area. Primary data were collected through a structured five-point Likert scale questionnaire. Out of the 439 questionnaires administered, 399 were successfully retrieved and found valid for analysis, representing a response rate of 90.9%. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23.0, and hypotheses were tested using regression analysis and Analysis of Variance . The findings revealed that government political participation intervention has a significant positive effect on the human capacity development of women in Adamawa State (β = 0.858, t = 33.151, p < 0.001). The study further established that government gender equality intervention has a significant positive effect on women's human capacity development (β = 0.980, t = 99.108, p < 0.001). The results indicate that interventions that promote women's participation in political and decision-making processes, as well as policies that ensure equal rights and opportunities, significantly enhance women's leadership capacity, socio-economic empowerment, and overall development. The study concluded that both political participation and gender equality interventions are critical determinants of human capacity development among women in the North Senatorial District of Adamawa State, with gender equality intervention exerting the strongest influence. The study recommends that government and relevant stakeholders strengthen political mentorship programmes, leadership training, and affirmative action policies to increase women's participation in governance. It also E-ISSN 2504-883X P-ISSN 2695 2432 recommends the effective implementation of gender-sensitive laws and policies aimed at eliminating discrimination and expanding women's access to educational, economic, and leadership opportunities.

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Capacitydevelopmentequalitygendergovernment’shumaninterventionparticipation and political

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