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ABSTRACT
This study was designed to access youth participation in community development activities in Estako east local government area of Edo state. A study of this nature is considered to be of immense value to both government and the community members at large. A detailed literature review was carried out on a number of issues relating to youth participation in community development activities in Estako east local government area of Edo state. this covered theories of participation in community development. In order to achieve the purpose of the study, five research questions were raised and answered in the study. Findings revealed that the level of participation of the youths in community development programmes were been low. the situation has been traced to the poor leadership structure, the neglect of the area by government and inadequate finances. Finally, it was observed for active youths’ participation in community development, the youth should be adequately mobilized and there should be a regular monitoring of the programme by the developmental agencies.
