Interrogating Human Capital Development and Insecurity in Anambra State Nigeria, 2017-2025

This study examined the effect of human capital development on insecurity in Anambra State, Nigeria. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, Spearman rank-order correlation, and multiple regression analysis using the Ordinary Least Squares method. The findings revealed that youth empowerment had a positive and statistically significant effect on insecurity in Anambra State (β = 0.401, p = .001). Similarly, skill training had a positive and statistically significant effect on insecurity (β = 0.436, p = .0007). The study concluded that human capital development is significantly associated with insecurity, but empowerment and skill-training interventions alone may not automatically improve security conditions when employment opportunities, financing, mentoring, and institutional support remain inadequate. The study therefore recommended strengthening youth empowerment programmes through entrepreneurship support, startup resources, mentorship, and access to finance, while improving skill-training programmes through market-oriented vocational training, qualified trainers, adequate facilities, and continuous monitoring.