Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Competence on Economic Development of Nigeria

Mohammed Abu Ardo; Idris Mohammed Gurin; Umar Mustapha Kachalla; Ahmadu Ibrahim; Dogona Aisha Hassan

doi:10.55927/metropolis.v1i1.70

Authors

Mohammed Abu Ardo Federal University Gashua
Idris Mohammed Gurin Federal University Gashua
Umar Mustapha Kachalla Federal University Gashua
Ahmadu Ibrahim Federal University Gashua
Dogona Aisha Hassan Federal University Gashua

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/metropolis.v1i1.70

Keywords:

Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Competence, Economic Empowerment, Development

Abstract

This study explored ‘the Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Competence on Economic Development of Nigeria. Entrepreneurship is one of the essential pillars on which most economies are built. the goal of the study was to determine how much entrepreneurial ability and economic empowerment affect the economic growth of Nigeria, with specific reference to Bwari Area Council. The researchers used both primary and secondary data collection techniques to investigate the researchable subject at hand while also studying pertinent literature. The study's data were examined in the context of its stated goals by applying Spearman rank correlation coefficient. Results show that economic empowerment and entrepreneurial skills have a considerable positive impact on the economic growth of Nigeria.

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