ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND JOB CREATION

Abstract

This paper examines the need for Nigerian graduates at various levels to acquire necessary, usable entrepreneurial skills in order to be self-reliant. This has become a serious concern for the nation, as employers both in the private and public sectors in Nigeria are faced with an abundance of applicants, while real job opportunities are limited. The current trends in computer technology and automation have further exacerbated the situation.

The paper discusses who an entrepreneur is, how one becomes an entrepreneur, the relationship between entrepreneurship and job creation, and the causes of entrepreneurial failure. It was recommended that societal support for entrepreneurship should be sustained by the government and non-governmental agencies.