Human resource development in Nigeria; A case of DR. Yusufu Bala Usman College Daura, Katsina state, Nigeria.

Abstract

The need to promote effective development and management of human resources in organizations in Nigeria is highly necessary, this is relative to the contributions of such resources towards realization of the set organizational objectives. This paper intends to look at the contributions of DR Yusufu Bala Usman College Daura in Human resources development. The research is a survey type; both academic and non-academic staff of the college were interviewed. Data was obtained from journals and interview. It was realized that the College is running varying number of courses that serves the Human resources needs of public and private organizations in Katsina state and Nigeria at large. Similarly, the College employed and maintained 143 and 99 nonacademic and academic staff respectively. It is recommended that the College should motivate its employees, working condition of staff be improved. capital base be ensured to Staff. The College should also engage in the relevant community relations programs which will go a long way in creating an avenue for the immediate communities to adopt functional researches conducted by the College. Katsina State Government should provide adequate financial support for the proper functioning of the Institution.