BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE: THROUGH THE INTERSECTION OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The study examined building community resilience through the intersection of business education and entrepreneurial empowerment programmes in Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study and one null hypothesis was formulated and tested. A correlational survey research design was employed for the study. The population consisted of 120 beneficiaries of the entrepreneurial programme. No sample was required as the population was manageable. A 15-item statements questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection which was validated by two research experts. The reliability of the instrument was determined using the test-retest technique. Data obtained were analyzed with Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient Statistics and it yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.86. This value was considered appropriate for the study. Mean, Standard Deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlational Coefficient were used to analyze data from the research questions while linear regression was used to test the hypothesis at an alpha level of 0.05. Findings indicate a positive relationship between community resilience business education and entrepreneurial empowerment. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that school administrators and other stakeholders should ensure an adequate integration of entrepreneurial initiatives by creating technology and innovative centres. More avenues for financial service assessments should also be created to enhance quality of life and improve capacity building and adaptability in communities.