Entrepreneurship Education: A Vital Force For Poverty Alleviation Among Nce. Graduates In Ekiti State, Nigeria
Keywords:
Entrepreneurship education, graduates, poverty alleviationAbstract
The primary aim of this survey was to examine the role of Entrepreneurship
Education as a vital force in poverty alleviation among graduates of Nigerian
Certificate in Education (N. C. E.) in Ekiti State, Nigeria. One hundred and twenty
N.C.E graduates were randomly selected and administered questionniare. Data
were analysed using simple percentage. Two research questions guided the study.
The results revealed that the acquisition and practice of Entrepreneurship skills
can help to alleviate poverty in Ekiti State. It was recommended that
Entrepreneurship skills should be encouraged among N.C. E graduates; this will
bring about self-employment and act as a vital force in poverty alleviation.
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