ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILL ACQUISITION: A PANACEA FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Keywords:
Entrepreneurial Skill, Panacea, Skill Acquisition, Sustainable National DevelopmentAbstract
The study discussed how entrepreneurial skill acquisition foster sustainable national development of Nigeria. The authors provided the conceptual meaning of entrepreneurial skill acquisition and sustainable national development; followed by the benefits of entrepreneurial skill acquisition, the next discussion was centered on the challenged hindering entrepreneurial skills acquisition, sustainable development; the way forward for sustainable national development was further discussed. It was recommended among others that prospective entrepreneurs should endeavour to ensure that necessary skills aimed at enhancing their businesses are acquired before venturing into their choice of businesses.
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