Effect of Manpower Training and Development on Employees’ Performance in Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Abuja, Nigeria

A noticeable disparity in skills advancement within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has become apparent, attributed to the evolving electoral landscape and the influence of international electioneering standards, prompting shifts in electoral policies and administration. This investigation focuses on the impact of personnel training and growth on the efficacy of INEC employees in Abuja, employing a survey research design. Data collection involved a questionnaire distributed among 248 respondents selected as the sample size out of a total of 657 staff. The sample size was determined using Taro Yamane formula. The study used Cronbach Alpha to test the reliability of the administered questionnaire and also adopted faced validity to test the validity of the questionnaire. The study adopted multiple regression with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 to analyse the data. The examination of outcomes reveals a noteworthy and substantial correlation between manpower training and development and the performance of employees within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, Nigeria. This signifies that training and development exert a constructive influence on the performance of INEC employees. Consequently, the research suggests a persistent focus on manpower training within INEC, alongside efforts to foster employee growth by facilitating ongoing learning and educational pursuits while also safeguarding their chosen career paths. They should continue to maintain standards on training and development since it has a positive and significant effect on employees' performance.