DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS TRAINING MODULE INUPHOLSTERY-MAKING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF CRAFTSMENOF LAGOS,NIGERIA

Abstract

This study was conducted to develop entrepreneurship skills training module for capacity building of
upholstery-making craftsmen in Lagos State, Nigeria. Three research questions were raised to guide
the study. The study adopted research and development design (R&D) and was conducted in Lagos
State. The population for the study consisted of 63participants, made up of 15 woodwork technology
facilitators, 22 entrepreneurship education study experts and 26 craftsmen from 16 registered
upholstered-making industries in the study area. There was no sampling due to manageable size of
the population. Needs Assessment Questionnaire (NAQ) and Entrepreneurial Skill Training Module
Questionnaire (ESTMQ)validated by three experts with reliability of coefficient of 0.86 using
Cronbach Alpha method were used as instrument for data collection. Data collected were analyzed
using Mean and Standard Deviation to answer the research questions. Findings of the study revealed
17 objectives appropriate, 14 content appropriate and 26 facilities appropriate for entrepreneurship
skills training module in upholstery-making for capacity building of craftsmen. Based on the findings
of the study, the researcher recommended among others that developed entrepreneurship skills
training module-upholstery-making should be used to organize workshop or seminar for capacity
building of craftsmen.ain trust of this paper is to examine on the Review of World Investment Reports: The Role of
America and China Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Africa through collecting a significant data in
order to compare and contrast the foreign direct investment between the countries in Africa. The paper
revealed some theoretical concepts and framework which was used for assessing and comparing
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and it was observed the abundance of natural resources in Africa was
the primary motivational factors for US and Chinese economic engagement and it effect was found to
be more significant for exports of consumption and processed goods in Africa than for imports of
primary goods from this same region. Finally, the paper, draws conclusion and suggestions among
other, is to create an enabling environment for the foreign direct investment to most companies wanted
to transact business in Africa.