ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS AS A TOOL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN KWARA STATE
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2016-12-12
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Journal of Qualitative Education
Abstract
Entrepreneurship is necessary because it is seen as
a tool for developing an individual and the society
at large. It also leads to self-employment, help in
reducing unemployment and contribute towards
development of the country. It is the desire of
every community to achieve a sustainable level of
economic development. This could be achieved
through embarking on entrepreneurial activities by
the citizens of such community. This is because the
public sector cannot single-handedly provide the
desired level of development. The success of a
community in entrepreneurship depends on skills
acquired by the people (entrepreneurs). This owes
to the fact that education leads to creativity.
Education also equips a person with relevant skills
which would lead him/her to better performance in
his/her chosen career. This paper addresses
entrepreneurship skill that can be used to improve
the development of communities in Kwara State.
The paper finally made conclusion and
recommended this among others that the federal,
state and local government should frequently
embark on entrepreneurship programmes so as to
develop ideas and innovations in the society.