Abogunrin, Abiodun PeterAdeyemi, Emmanuel AdewaleAremu, Nuha Salihu2025-05-092025-05-092024-12-08Abogunrin, A.P., Adeyemi, E. A., & Aremu, N.S. (2024). Systematic Training and Development and Employee Competency in Kwara State Public Service BAJAES Journal of African Entrepreneurship Studies,6(2), 417-435.2645-3150https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/16537High quality scholarly workThis study investigates the effect of systematic training and development on employee competency within the Kwara State public service. The research addresses the critical need to understand and integrate structured training frameworks into workforce management to enhance employee skills and organizational effectiveness. Specifically, it examines how targeted training programs and professional development initiatives influence employees' competencies in a public sector environment. By exploring this relationship, the study aims to bridge the gap in understanding the role of structured training and development in shaping employee outcomes and improving public service delivery.Utilizing a survey research design, the study draws data from a sample of 395 respondents, from a population of 32,500 public service employees. Primary data were collected across various Ministries and parastatal headquarters located in Ilorin, the state capital, using structured questionnaire. Employing regression analysis, the results reveal that systematic training and development have a significant effect on employee competency (β = 1.154; t = 13.845; p-value <0.005) at a 95% confidence level. These findings accentuate the importance of training and development in fostering employee capabilities, particularly in public sector environments where skill enhancement and adaptability are critical to achieving strategic objectives.The study concludes that implementing well-structured training and development programs is essential for improving employee competency and recommends comprehensive training strategies, continuous professional development, and policy reforms to support a skilled and efficient workforce in Kwara State public service.enEmployee Competency Training and DevelopmentPublic ServiceArticle