BAKO, YUSUF A and TAIWO, AKEEM A and MOHAMMED, Samuel Ramon (2021) Entrepreneurial Education and Unemployment Reduction among Nigerian Graduates. In: 7th International Conference on Social Science and Humanities, September 18-19 2021/MUS, Turkey, 18-19th September, 2021, Turkey.
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Abstract
This study examines the role of entrepreneurial education in reduction of unemployment among Nigerian graduates. Convenience sampling technique was adopted to select (141) graduates in Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study which metamorphosed into research hypotheses. The hypotheses formulated were tested using correlation and regression analysis. A correlation coefficient shows a positive relationship between creativity and unemployment reduction with the value of 0.862.This suggest that an increase in creativity will reduce unemployment, also correlation coefficient of 0.851 suggest that there is strong positive significant relationship between entrepreneurial skills and unemployment reduction. Based on the findings, the study concluded that creativity and skills acquisition are veritable tools for unemployment reduction in Nigeria. Therefore, the study recommends that curriculums should be reviewed to captured skills acquisitions right from the secondary school, also talent development through creativity should be given priority so that talent can now become a source of employment for self reliance and sustainability. Keyword: Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurial Education, Reduction, Role and Unemployment
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Management |
| Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email [email protected] |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Mar 2023 16:31 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Apr 2023 12:04 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/2073 |
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