IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

WORLD JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (WJEDS )

E-ISSN 2579-0544
P-ISSN 2695-2483
VOL. 9 NO. 7 2024
DOI: 10.56201/wjeds.v9.no7.2024.pg153.164

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Impact of Funding Entrepreneurship Education on Insecurity in Southern Kaduna Senatorial District, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Najira, Agasa Nuhu, Fumen Dowchem Haruna, Mathew, James Muazu

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Abstract

Entrepreneurship education constitute a crucial factor in shaping the minds of the younger generation, that is why it is very paramount that careful attention is given in funding and promoting this type of education. The study employed survey research design to find out how relevant and timely entrepreneurship education is, in bringing out Southern Kaduna Senatorial Zone from the increased rise of insecurity/ criminal activities. Four research questions were set. Data were collected from 400 youths across Jaba, Jema’a, Kaura and Zongon Kataf Local Government Areas (LGAs) through purposive sampling techniques. An instrument titled ‘Funding Entrepreneurship Education Solution to Insecurities Questionnaire (FEESIQ) was developed and administered to the respondents. Data collected were analyzed using simple percentage, mean and standard deviation with the help of SPSS. A hypothesis was tested using two-tail t-test. The outcome of the study shows that funding entrepreneurship education is vital in reducing unemployment rates. The outcome also revealed that there is a strong correlation between funding entrepreneurship education and reduction in insecurity. It also shows that a well-funded entrepreneurship education will keep the youths meaningfully engage which will consequently curtail the rate of conflicts and bring about stability in Southern Senatorial zone. It also revealed that funding entrepreneurship education programs positively enhance wealth creation; reduce income inequalities and poverty levels in the region. Recommendations will be made to traditional leaders, stakeholders, Government and Non- Government Organizations (NGOs) to prioritize funding of entrepreneurship education because of the benefits that it will bring, towards becoming a secured community with minimal cases of insecurity.

keywords:

Funding; Entrepreneurship education; Insecurity

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