The Potentials of Waqf to Attain Youth Empowerment for Low Level of Corruption and Peaceful Coexistence in Kano, Nigeria

Abstract

The study was aimed to explore the potential roles of Waqf institutions in the provision of youth empowerment for low level of corruption in Kano state. The low level of corruption is one of the pillars of positive peace. Youth unemployment, lack of resources, lack of funding resulted in high corruption in society, and this resulted in the increase in crime rate, insecurity,and social vices among the youth in the state. The youth’s conditions in Kano need urgent attention to salvage the peace and tranquility of the state. Theresearch uses the qualitative approach to examine the potential role of Waqf in addressing these issues and recommends the ways which Waqf funds used to efficiently empowered the youth, Whereas, the interview was conducted, and the data were analyzed thematically. This research foundthe Waqf has the potential in addressing the menace of unemployment, insecurity,and other social vices among the youth in Kano, lower the level of corruption and established peace. The study concluded thatWaqf institutions have the potential role in addressing youth empowerment for the low level of corruption and peaceful coexistence in the state.