BUSINESS EDUCATION AS PANACEA FOR CURBING INSECURITY AND UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Insecurity has caused a lot of damages to the economic system of the country. Without any doubt, there is no aspect
of economy that is working effectively as a result of insecurity. This has led to high rate of poverty, kidnapping,
bandits, boko -haram, armed robbery among the youths. And it has affected individuals to go on their daily business
activities without any fear. However, this paper examined the concept of insecurity; causes of insecurity in Nigeria
as well as ways Business education programme can be repositioned to alleviate insecurity. The role of Business
education to create wealth, poverty reduction, and employment generation are also established. In conclusion,
Business education curriculum must contain cognate skills that will prepare the recipients to be successful
entrepreneur. It was recommended among other things that Business education students must undergo thorough
training in Business skills that will prepare them against unemployment, poverty, and other forms of societal
maladjustments.