Al-Hikmah University Journal

This study investigated the effect of Determinants of Entrepreneurial Intention on Poultry Farming Intention of Students in Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom. The population of the study comprised 555 students in the poultry section who acquired entrepreneurship education, and the sample used for the study was 250. A cross sectional approach using self-administered close-ended questionnaires through the use of research assistants was adopted. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample and items in the questionnaires were measured using seven points (7) modified Likert scale. Data were analyzed using partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM 3).The study concluded that attitudes toward entrepreneurship and innovation were significantly related to poultry farming intention. The study provided some practical and policy recommendations that can mitigate the effect of unemployment on the economy. Also, some valid evidence that showed adoption of educational policy that would promote and enhance youths’ entrepreneurial attitudes and the promotion of innovations that would lead to economic development in the country were provided.