IMPACT OF INSECURITY ON EMPLOYEES PRODUCTIVITY IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC KAURA NAMODA

ABSTRACT Prior to the emergence of insecurity, employees were living and going about their daily activities and tasks peacefully and void of any fear. With the emerging problem of insecurity, employees now find it difficult to focus, maintain and go about their daily activities and tasks effectively and efficiently. The study investigates the impact of insecurity on employee productivity in Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda with the objective of the study to ascertain how the emergence of insecurity has impacted employee productivity. A descriptive survey design was employed, and with the use of Taro yamane, the sample size was calculated as 290. The data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to staff members. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess the relationships between insecurity variables (banditry, incessant killings, and kidnapping) and employee productivity. Findings revealed a significant negative relationship between banditry and employee productivity, indicating that rising incidents of banditry disrupt workplace operations and reduce staff performance. Interestingly, incessant killings exhibited a significant positive relationship with productivity, suggesting possible adaptive or coping mechanisms within the institution despite security challenges. Kidnapping showed a strong and significant positive relationship with employeeproductivity, possibly reflecting heightened organizational vigilance or employee resilience under threat conditions. The study concludes that insecurity significantly influences employee productivity in complex and sometimes paradoxical ways. It recommends proactive institutional policies and psychological support systems to mitigate the adverse effects of insecurity on staff morale and performance.