Government Policy and Employment Creation in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State

The study examined the government policy and employment creation in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The objective of the study were to, ascertain the effect of tax policy on employment creation in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State; determine the effect of labour regulation availability on employment creation in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. This study used a survey design as its research methodology. The respondents' raw data was gathered via the questionnaire. The youth of Akwa-south in Anambra state make up the study's population. The study population is consequently regarded as unlimited due to the large number of young people without jobs in Anambra state. Cochran's non-parametric sample size determination formula was used to help calculate the study's sample size because the population is limitless. One hundred people from the research area participated in a pilot survey. Three hundred and sixty-eight (368) people made up the study's sample. Convincing sampling was used in the study. The study will only include individuals who are willing and prepared to participate. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to help with the analysis. The computed value of the test statistic was compared with the probability value in order to test the hypotheses. The study found that, there is significant relationship between tax Policies and employment creation in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Labour Regulatory availability has significant positive effect on employment creation in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The study recommends that Encourage Entrepreneurship: Policies that promote entrepreneurship, such as access to financing, incubation programs, and favorable tax treatment, can support the creation of new businesses and jobs. Reform Regulatory Environment: Simplifying regulations and streamlining the process for starting a business can reduce barriers to entry, encouraging entrepreneurship and job creation.