The Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Intention of Youth in Jos City, Nigeria

This study examined the impact of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial intention among youth in Jos City, Nigeria. Primary data were collected using a quantitative survey from 226 final-year students of 3 higher learning institutions in Jos: University of Jos, Plateau State University, and Plateau State Polytechnic. The survey participants can be classified into five different age categories: 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, with the highest frequency group 21-25. The gender distribution of the respondents is 91 males and 135 females.
The data were analysed using regression analysis, T-test, and ANOVA analysis. Research results suggest that subjective norms, perceived attitude, and perceived behavioural control have a more substantial impact on young people’s entrepreneurial intention compared with entrepreneurship education as a factor. The study used α = 0.05 (i.e 95% confidence interval), sample size (n = 226), degrees of freedom (df = 224), and p-value (p = 1.22 x10-19).
The study’s conclusions provide evidence that Nigeria’s entrepreneurship education curriculum needs to be reviewed to include practical experiences and a support system that boost young people’s confidence in venturing into establishing businesses. The study’s findings lead the researcher to establish a platform called Impact Academy, which will actively support Jos’ youth in three primary areas: entrepreneurship toolbox, financial advisory services, and mentoring