Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Intention and Skills Acquisition of Business Education Students in Tertiary Institutions in North-Eastern Zone of Nigeria

Authors

  • Hassan Haruna Kwara State University, Malete. Author
  • Joshua Sule Mamman Kwara State University, Malete. Author
  • Oluwakemi Oyelekan College of Technology, Esa-Oke. Osun Author

Keywords:

Entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial intention, skill acquisition, Business education

Abstract

This study examined the impact of entrepreneurship education on the entrepreneurial intentions and skills acquisition of business education students in tertiary institutions in Northeastern Nigeria. A mixed-methods research design was employed, integrating quantitative data from 269 students using a structured questionnaire and qualitative insights from 11 class representatives through interviews. Independent t-test and One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) statistics were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that entrepreneurship education significantly enhanced students’ technical competencies, such as communication proficiency, problem-solving, and ICT application, and shaped entrepreneurial intentions, including students’ desire to start businesses and develop leadership and opportunity-recognition skills. Also there was a significant difference in technical skill acquisition due to gender favouring male students over female students, while state-based analysis showed varied levels of influence on entrepreneurial intention. The study concluded that entrepreneurship education is one of the vital catalysts for job creation, self-reliance, and national development. It was recommended that there should be improved pedagogical approaches and infrastructure support in tertiary institutions to bolster entrepreneurial capacity and reduce youth unemployment in Nigeria.

Author Biographies

  • Hassan Haruna, Kwara State University, Malete.

    Department of Business and Entrepreneurship Education

  • Joshua Sule Mamman , Kwara State University, Malete.

    Department of Business and Entrepreneurship Education

  • Oluwakemi Oyelekan , College of Technology, Esa-Oke. Osun

    Department of Office Technology and Management

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Published

2025-07-18