Entrepreneurship Development on the Economic Growth of Dekina Local Government of Kogi State
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: There is a need for the government to provide business development programs, tax incentives andcreate an enabling environment for entrepreneurship to thrive. The study assessed how DekinaLocal Government Area's economic growth was impacted by entrepreneurial development. Thestudy's goal is to determine how the Dekina Local Government Area's ability to take risks, becreative, and be proactive has affected its economic progress. Survey research was the methodused in the study. Six thousand seven hundred and four people made up the population [6,704]. Abasic random sample strategy is used in the study to choose 377 SMEDAN participants. ANOVAand the ordinary least square (OLS) model of regression analysis were constructed using datafrom surveys administered. SPSS version 20.0 was then used to evaluate the results. According tothe study, in Dekina LGA, Kogi, taking risks has a major and beneficial impact on economicgrowth. Innovativeness also has a substantial impact on growth, as does proactively. The studysuggested that Kogi State's SMEs should promote a culture of risk assessment and awareness.Although taking risks is necessary for progress, it's also critical to carefully consider all availableoptions and make well-informed decisions.
Authors: Adeleye Tope James, Audu Jeremiah Okpanachi, Audu Friday
Institutions: Kogi State University, Nigerian Defence Academy
Language: English
Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7000306009
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