IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

IIARD International Journal of Economics and Business Management (IJEBM )

E-ISSN 2489-0065
P-ISSN 2695-186X
VOL. 8 NO. 2 2022

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Impact of Igbo Apprenticeship System on the Development of Auto Spare Parts Market in Eastern Nigeria

Olisaemeka Okwuowulu

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Abstract

Apprenticeship training system is a human resource development scheme that blends learning and training in preparing individuals to set-up, own and run independent businesses. Historically, apprenticeship is the oldest form of training in the world of work and business. This system has been insinuated to be secret of the Igbos being the most industrious tribe in Nigeria. This study examined the impact of the Igbo apprenticeship system (IAS) on the development of the Nnewi Auto Spare Parts Market in Anambra State of Nigeria. Questionnaire was the main instrument of data collection. The study adopted the quantitative approach to examine 246 responses carefully drawn from the Nnewi auto spare parts business clusters in Anambra state. Data collected were analyzed using the regression model of the Ordinary Least Square (OLS). Findings from the study revealed that the Igbo apprenticeship system had positive and significant impact on the development of the Nnewi Auto Spare Parts Market in Anambra State of Nigeria. The study recommended that the government of Nigeria and Africa by extension should adopt the practice of the Igbo man apprenticeship system as a strategy for the development of Nigeria and African in general

keywords:

Igbo, Apprenticeship System, Development, Auto Spare Parts, Nnewi

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