ASSESSMENT OF ENTERPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AS A STRATEGY FOR REDUCING YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA: EMPIRICAL FROM THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC ILARO

Makinde, Wasiu Abiodun and Olabode, Bolanle Motunrayo (2019) ASSESSMENT OF ENTERPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AS A STRATEGY FOR REDUCING YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA: EMPIRICAL FROM THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC ILARO. In: 10th National Conference of the School of Management Studies, 16-19 AUGUST 2019, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.

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Abstract

This study examined entrepreneurship education as a strategy for reducing youth unemployment in Nigeria with reference to Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro. The broad objectives of this study was to examine the possibly ways of eradicating unemployment through the introduction of entrepreneurial skills. The study is a descriptive survey design. Questionnaire items were distributed to 390 respondents to gather factual information about the topic. Their responses were tested using appropriate statistical tool like the simple percentage. The study found that there are roles entrepreneurial skills and businesses play in youth employment in Nigeria through entrepreneurial development. Furthermore, it also revealed that youths in Nigeria could be given basic training on how best to establish and grow business enterprise in local communities within the country. The study therefore recommended that government should curb corruption and greed and formulate policies that will promote the success of entrepreneurship and free enterprise; government should assist entrepreneurs through regular marketing workshops and seminars in conjunction with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and Chambers of Commerce and Industries.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
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:	03 Jun 2021 12:40
Last Modified:	03 Jun 2021 12:40
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1611

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