THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN ENSURING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

This paper examined the role of Entrepreneurship Education in ensuring Economic Empowerment and Development in Nigeria. The conceptual framework developed by Shapero and Sokol in 1982 was used in illustrating the series of stages and processes that eventually give birth to the formation of a business venture; and three (3) stages were identified in the model. The concept of Entrepreneurship Education was briefly examined in relation to Economic Development. The paper briefly examined the concept of Entrepreneurship Education including its goals and objectives. This paper articulated what the nation stands to gain as a result of well implemented Entrepreneurship Education programme. It has also provided useful literature that will serve as a reference material in this field. It also examined the roles of Entrepreneurship Education in ensuring economic empowerment and Development in Nigeria. One of the major recommendations advanced in this paper was that Government should make loans accessible for graduates of the programme so as to start up their businesses.