Assessment of Skilled Workers Shortages in the Construction Industry in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja

This study on Assessment of Skilled Workers Shortages in the Construction Industry in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja was guided by four research objectives, three research questions and three research hypotheses. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The study had a total population of 934 respondents drawn from professional and skilled workers in the construction industry. Proportionate Stratified random sampling technique was adopted for the study. A total of 282 respondents were sampled using Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table. The instrument used for gathering data for the study was a structured questionnaire. The instrument was validated by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach Alpha statistical tool to determine the reliability index of 0.83. A total of 282 copies of the instrument were administered to the respondents, however, 264 copies were returned filled. This brings the percentage return rate to 93.62%. Mean and standard deviation statistical tools were employed to analyze the four research questions. While t-test statistical tool was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed among others that skilled workers are insufficient in the construction industry in FCT, Abuja. It was therefore, recommended that Construction firms and other associated ones from both public and private sectors should invest in training, research and development of their employees cutting across various skill needs of the construction industry for effective project delivery in Abuja and the country at large.