ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS AS A TOOL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN KWARA STATE

Abstract

Entrepreneurship is necessary because it is seen as a tool for developing an individual and the society at large. It also leads to self-employment, help in reducing unemployment and contribute towards development of the country. It is the desire of every community to achieve a sustainable level of economic development. This could be achieved through embarking on entrepreneurial activities by the citizens of such community. This is because the public sector cannot single-handedly provide the desired level of development. The success of a community in entrepreneurship depends on skills acquired by the people (entrepreneurs). This owes to the fact that education leads to creativity. Education also equips a person with relevant skills which would lead him/her to better performance in his/her chosen career. This paper addresses entrepreneurship skill that can be used to improve the development of communities in Kwara State. The paper finally made conclusion and recommended this among others that the federal, state and local government should frequently embark on entrepreneurship programmes so as to develop ideas and innovations in the society.