BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME: A PANACEA FOR NATION BUILDING
Keywords:
Business Education Programme, Economic Development, Economic Growth, Nation Building, PanaceaAbstract
This paper discussed the role of Business Education Programme as a panacea to Nation Building. The research manuscript discussed the concept and objectives of Business Education in Nigeria. It also discussed the concept and nature of nation building. The research manuscript also ex-ray the role of Business Education programme as a panacea to nation building, with a specific focus on job creation, entrepreneurial mindset, production of qualified teachers and skilled workers. The paper further dealt with the problems militating against the implementation of Business Education programme in Nigeria. The authors concluded that Business Education programme is the solution to national degradation and economic backwardness as it would help in equipping the recipients with both practical-oriented skills and theoretical knowledge in order to contribute positively to any sphere of human and economic endeavours. The authors recommended, among others, that private sector agencies and actors should endeavour to partner with institutions offering Business Education programme in order to facilitate the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills through effective teaching and learning. This will, in turn, provide opportunity for the recipients to contribute productively to national growth and development.
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