Evaluation of Human Capital Development as a Strategy for Increasing Productivity in Public Organizations: A Study of Command Prison Kaduna, Nigeria

Background: Human Capital development which has to do with training and development is a strategy that the Nigerian prison service has used for increasing productivity. This study examined the effect of human capital development on employees’ performance in a command prison, in Kaduna State. Human capital development as a means of increasing productivity. Human Capital development significantly affects employee productivity, in command prison Kaduna. Aim: The objective of this study was to critically examine human capital development as a strategy for increasing productivity in public organizations using command prisons in Kaduna State of Nigeria. Method: Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to collect data. In all, 20 questionnaires were administered completed, and returned by staff of the command. One-on-one interviews were also conducted by the researcher. Data obtained was analyzed using SPSS software utilizing Chi-square. Results: It was found out that there is indeed a good and effective staff training and development policy which is significantly affecting employee productivity in the prison services. This was seen from the various arrangements put in place to address issues such as the gap in staff strength, training, development, and productivity. If an organization wants to effectively and efficiently accomplish the goal for which it is created, Human Capital development should have a significant effect on employee productivity. Staff training and development has been a source of motivation and productivity in the Nigeria prison, Kaduna command. Conclusion: the study showed that human capital development has a significant effect on employee productivity. It is recommended that the rules and policies in place for human resource planning should be sustained.