Influence of Entrepreneurship Education on Youth Empowerment in Nigeria
Oluchi Onuoha *
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun, Nigeria.
Jacob Opele
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile ife, Osun, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The main objective of this study was to examine the influence of entrepreneurship on youth empowerment in in Ife Central Local Government area of Osun State. The study employed survey research design. A total of 125 youths in the study area was recruited by means of questionnaire administration. Data analysis was done using frequency counts and percentage distribution. The findings revealed that the youths in the local government are highly knowledgeable in entrepreneurship education and its influence on youth empowerment in the local government. The study revealed that 60% of the respondents have benefited from youth entrepreneurial programmes in the study area. Commonly identified entrepreneurial programmes in the study area includes Hair dressing. 48.3% were females while males” hairdresser accounted for 26.7%. On the other hand, more males 41.7% are tailors while 25% of the tailors were females. Also, 5.0% women does photography while male photography accounted for 3.3%. Overall. 65% of the respondents were males who engage in one form of entrepreneurial business or the other.
Keywords: Entrepreneurship, education, youth, Government, Osun