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Students’ Perception of Human Trafficking Among Youths in Ogun State

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  • Olawale Oyemade OYEKANMI(Ph.D)

    (School of Arts and Social Sciences, Tai-Solarin College of Education, Omu- Ijebu, Ogun State, Nigeria.)

  • Olayemi Nofisat TAIWO

    (School of Arts and Social Sciences, Tai-Solarin College of Education, Omu- Ijebu, Ogun State, Nigeria.)

  • Gbadegesin Saliu SHITTU

    (Lagos State University of Education, Otto- Ijanikin, Lagos State, Nigeria.)

Abstract

In this study, descriptive research design was adopted which is both qualitative and quantitative. Population in the study comprised Nigerian youth populace, respondents in the study were one hundred and fifty (150) purposively selected youths. However, questionnaire was utilized to obtain quantitative data. The questionnaire titled “Students’ Perception of Human Trafficking among Youths Questionnaire (SPHTYQ) was used. It has two parts. Part “A†- Bio data and part B Structured questions, 4 Linker obtained using Pilot study carried out ensure the validity of the instruments. Pearson Correlation Coefficient determines the reliability of the instrument and co-efficient value of 0.68 obtained, which indicated that instrument was relatively reliable. It was suggested that current government should launch aggressive and long-lasting public awareness on human corners of state. This would significantly lessen the rise of human trafficking in Ijebu – Ode Metropolis, Ogun State.

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  • Olawale Oyemade OYEKANMI(Ph.D) & Olayemi Nofisat TAIWO & Gbadegesin Saliu SHITTU, 2024. "Students’ Perception of Human Trafficking Among Youths in Ogun State," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(7), pages 397-412, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:7:p:397-412
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