MENUBA, Felicia Obiageli
obymenuba@yahoo.com
Department of Public Administration, Nasarawa State University,
Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
08034060733
ALIEGBA Becky Ade PhD
becky27aliegba@gmail.com
Department of Public Administration, Nasarawa
State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
08035405815
AMEHOJO Daniel PhD
amdan59@gmail.com
Department of Public Administration,
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
08065538837
Abstract
This study examines the effects of training and development initiatives on staff performance in Council
for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) FCT. Given its crucial role in driving socio-economic
progress in the engineering sector, the agency‟s efficacy rests heavily on its workforce’s competence. To
explore the correlation between training, development, and staff performance; this research employed a
survey-based approach is ascertain the relationship; a questionnaire was distributed among staff and
management personnel of COREN to gather primary data. The data collected were analysed using
descriptive statistical methods. The underpinning theoretical framework was the Human Capital Theory.
The findings revealed that training and development exert a positive influence on performance of COREN
staff. Furthermore, it was found that training and development initiatives enhanced comprehension of job
responsibilities, roles, and pertinent policies in COREN. As a recommendation, the study suggested that
COREN should continue and expand its investment in training and development programmes tailored to
its employees’ specific needs. Given its significant positive impact on work quality and role
comprehension, a more focused approach to individualized training modules will further enhance
employees’ competencies and performance
Keywords: Employee, job responsibility, COREN, performance, training and development