Poverty and moral perversion have been on the increase in the recent times in Nsukka Metropolis of Enugu state and currently questions are being raised on the place of entrepreneurial skills in curbing these societal menace. This study dwelt on the analysis of the poor (destitute) and morally perverted with the aim of ascertaining their trainability for effective empowerment with particular reference to Nsukka metropolis in Enugu State. The study employed the survey research design in order to answer the research questions. Responses from the respondents were analyzed using excel tools like charts, graphs and tables. The results show that many of these beggars and deviants engage in begging and prostitution because they are physically challenged, lack basic necessities for good living, have many dependents, are the breadwinners of their families, they receive little or no support from their parents, family and friends, have pressure from immediate family and some are their own sponsors in school. It was also found that these individuals are very much around the Nsukka metropolis because they receive some patronage in the area. It was discovered that majority of these groups of individuals under study have not acquired any professional skill; hence empowering them with skills, will go a long way to make them abandon their current profession.

Keywords: Poverty, Destitution, Prostitution, Vocational training, Nsukka Metropolis

JEL Classification:I32, I38,P46