Dr. James Oladiipo Folorunso & Dr. Sunmola Kadiri Adegoke
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION: EMERGING ISSUES IN EDUCATION INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA
This study addresses the significance of entrepreneurial skill development in education and its role in national development. It emphasizes that investments in human capital through education are essential for long-term economic progress. Education enhances people’s productivity, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit while encouraging technical advancement. Moreover, it contributes to economic and social growth and improves income distribution. The study also provides practical advice for students during academic strikes, suggesting free online training opportunities to develop essential skills in coding, event planning, decoration, manicure and pedicure services, hairdressing and salon services, and online sales and marketing. Furthermore, the study highlights the conflicting views of entrepreneurship schools of thought and the lack of a standard definition of entrepreneurship in the existing literature. The study comprehensively analyzes the emerging entrepreneurial issues in the education industry and suggests ways to address them. It was concluded that entrepreneurial education is a critical component of national development, and policymakers and stakeholders should prioritize investments in human capital development to ensure long-term economic progress.
Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Education, National Development, Skill Development.
Dr. James Oladiipo Folorunso & Dr. Sunmola Kadiri Adegoke
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION: EMERGING ISSUES IN EDUCATION INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA
This study addresses the significance of entrepreneurial skill development in education and its role in national development. It emphasizes that investments in human capital through education are essential for long-term economic progress. Education enhances people’s productivity, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit while encouraging technical advancement. Moreover, it contributes to economic and social growth and improves income distribution. The study also provides practical advice for students during academic strikes, suggesting free online training opportunities to develop essential skills in coding, event planning, decoration, manicure and pedicure services, hairdressing and salon services, and online sales and marketing. Furthermore, the study highlights the conflicting views of entrepreneurship schools of thought and the lack of a standard definition of entrepreneurship in the existing literature. The study comprehensively analyzes the emerging entrepreneurial issues in the education industry and suggests ways to address them. It was concluded that entrepreneurial education is a critical component of national development, and policymakers and stakeholders should prioritize investments in human capital development to ensure long-term economic progress. Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Education, National Development, Skill Development.