Harnessing Traditional Entrepreneurial Pottery Skills to Create House Ceramics Cottage Industry to Promote Industrial Development and Economic Growth in Delta State, Nigeria
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Traditional Entrepreneurial Pottery Skills, House Ceramics, Cottage Industry, Industrial Development, Economic GrowthAbstract
This study provides an in-depth analysis of Nigeria’s pottery industry, highlighting its predominantly traditional and familial nature. The study was conducted in three communities of Ughevwughe, Iwhrekeka and Otor-Edo in These communities are approximately 5 kilometers apart in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. A community-based cross-sectional survey was designed using a quantitative study method to assess the traditional entrepreneurial pottery skills for the creation of house ceramics cottage industries. A sample of 240 pottery households was selected with 80 from each community using a convenient sampling technique. A self-constructed questionnaire was used for the collection of data. The questionnaire contained questions on demography, structure and production pattern, quantity and acquisition of input as well as financial value of the product. A total of 20 research assistants collected data from the participants. Frequency and percentage were used for analysis. The data were entered into Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 14. The study underscores that while Nigeria’s pottery industry is deeply rooted in tradition, it faces challenges related to scalability, technological integration, and market dynamics. Addressing these through enhanced financial support, improved market access, and targeted policy interventions could unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth and cultural preservation.
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