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ABSTRACT
This empirical study investigates the multifaceted factors influencing labor productivity in Nigeria during the period from 2000 to 2020. The research focuses on the impact of Malaria cases, Secondary School Enrollment Rate (SSER), and Unemployment Rate on labor productivity and assesses their policy implications. The findings reveal crucial insights into the Nigerian labor market. Firstly, the study establishes a significant negative relationship between Malaria cases and labor productivity, emphasizing the importance of healthcare interventions and disease prevention to enhance workforce efficiency. Secondly, while the impact of SSER on labor productivity was statistically insignificant, it underscores the need for educational reforms to ensure that education translates into relevant skills that contribute to the workforce. Thirdly, the study acknowledges the potential negative influence of unemployment on labor productivity, although not statistically significant. This highlights the importance of targeted job creation programs and labor market policies. The inclusion of the error correction term (ECM) enriches the analysis by indicating the system's ability to self-correct deviations in labor productivity over time, providing a dynamic perspective on the labor market's response to economic shocks. In conclusion, this research contributes to our understanding of labor productivity determinants in Nigeria, offering valuable policy insights. Policymakers should prioritize malaria control, education quality enhancement, and unemployment reduction to foster a healthier, more skilled, and productive labor force, thereby promoting economic growth and development.
