BUSINESS EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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This paper addresses the challenges of business education programme and how to proffer solutions to the identified challenges in order to pave way for national development and the achievement of its stated objectives. Business education was primarily structured in order to combat unemployment and its menace as it enable graduates to be knowledgeable about business, skills required for them to be outstanding and employable in the labour market and how to establish themselves instead of roaming around the street or engaging in evil acts due to idleness. Challenges facing the programme in various higher institutions include shortage of qualified instructors, inadequate funding, presence of outdated equipment, outdated curriculum, and manpower problem. It was concluded that Business education is a life supporting machine for a nation's economy which ensures the impartation of knowledge and skills needed in the business world which can also pave for National Development. The study recommended that Federal and State Government should inject sufficient funds in the implementation of Business Education Programme because business graduates will be relevant in teaching, self-reliance and labour market.
Keywords: Business Education, Challenges, National Development, way forward
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