IMPACT OF TRAINING ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED MDA’S IN BAUCHI STATE

ABSTRACT This study investigates the impact of training and development on employee performance within selected Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Bauchi State, focusing on the Bauchi State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS). Guided by a descriptive research design, data were collected from a sample of 86 staff members using questionnaires and analyzed through descriptive statistics and regression analysis with SPSS. The findings show that training significantly enhances employee knowledge, skills, motivation, and overall performance, leading to improved service delivery and organizational efficiency. However, challenges such as inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, irregular training schedules, and favoritism in participant selection limit the effectiveness of training programs. The study concludes that training is a critical factor in strengthening human capital and improving institutional productivity, but its impact is undermined by weak implementation strategies. It recommends increased funding, continuous training schedules, merit-based selection, strong monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and collaboration with training institutions to improve outcomes. The research contributes to the literature on human resource development in the public sector and provides practical recommendations for enhancing employee performance through structured and sustainable training initiatives.