Assessment of The Impact of Manpower Development and Utilization in The Federal Capital Territory Administration (Fcta), Abuja

ABSTRACT

This study examines the nexus between manpower development and utilization in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Developing manpower is not an end in itself but a means to an end. It is on this note that the issue of manpower utilization becomes necessary. In light of this, the main objective of the study is to assess whether there is a significant relationship between manpower development and utilization in FCTA and to ascertain whether there is a conducive atmosphere for trained personnel to practise �vlwt they have to acquire during training. To achieve the above objectives, the system approach was used as a theoretical underpinning for the study. Methodologically, the survey research design is used for the purpose of data collection and analysis. The population of the study consist of 24,900. Subsequently, 372 sample size was selected through the use of multi-stage sampling. At the end of the field survey, 331 questionnaires were completed and returned properly. The instrument used for the hypotheses test is a chi-square analysis. The findings of the study revealed that manpower development and utilization in FCTA are very encouraging. For instance, 2,437 staff of the organization were trained between 2016-2018. However, the lack of adequate equipment and funds has hindered the effective conduct of training programmes in the organization. Most staff who participated in training and development programmes were not given the right environment to utilize the knowledge acquired on the job. The study concludes that effective implementation of training policy can only be made possible when employees who attend training are optimally utilized by FCTA. It was therefore recommended that trained personnel should be given the opportunity to practice what they have learned during the training programme while adequate equipment and funding should be made available for regular conduct of training programmes.