NIGERIA YOUTHS PERCEPTION TOWARDS ENDSARS PROTEST AS A TOOL

ABSTRACT

This study, which evaluated NIGERIA YOUTHS PERCEPTION TOWARDS ENDSARS PROTEST AS A TOOL OF INFLUENCING THIER BEHAVIOR  TOWARDS THE GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORITIES. A CASE STUDY ON EDO STATE, BENIN CITY. The survey design was adopted, witha 9-item questionnaire to elicit data from 384 respondents selected from the total population of 657,951 youth in Benin city through purposive sampling technique. Data obtained were presented and analyzed with the aid of frequency tables and simple percentages. Findings revealed that the youths positive response to the ENDSARS protest is that the protest crated a platform for revolution as young people are now able to voice their demand Also, the study shows the negative response of youths towards ENDSARS protest which states that the crisis has deepened the trust in political holders office by citizens. It is conclusive to say that ENDSARS protest have reformed the people no Nigeria in fighting for their rights for freedom. It has shown to what extent how what damage has been done to youths and how such everlasting practices form the  police has affected how youths relate with authorities.