Al-Hikmah University Journal

This study investigated entrepreneurial development and performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Abuja; while aligning dimensions of entrepreneurial development to imply the context of entrepreneurial intention; entrepreneurial education; entrepreneurial orientation; entrepreneurial culture; entrepreneurial innovation and entrepreneurial competence. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design using the ex-post facto type of a quantitative nature by using questionnaires to collect valuable data from primary sources. Purposive sampling technique was used study to select fifty (50) small and medium enterprise entrepreneurs operating within Gwari area Council Abuja. Data was analyzed using simple percentage analyses. The result of the study revealed that the four hypothesized dimensions (entrepreneurial intention; entrepreneurial orientation; entrepreneurial culture and entrepreneurial competence) of entrepreneurial development had positive impact on performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Therefore, it is recommended that entrepreneurs should be encouraged to develop innovative and creative ideas that will enable them be competitive and value laden.