Assessment of the Effectiveness of Entrepreneurial Education Programmes of Nigerian Universities in Promoting Inclusive Economic Growth

This study assessed the effectiveness of entrepreneurial education programmes in Nigerian universities in promoting inclusive economic growth. The study adopted survey research design. The population of the study was 437 Business education students from Delta State Universities (Delta State University, Abraka and University of Delta, Agbor). The sample size was 95 (300 level) students and the stratified random sampling technique was employed. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire which was validated by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was determined through test-retest method, the instrument was ascertained using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The reliability coefficient obtained was 0.76. Data obtained from the instrument was analysed using mean, standard deviation and t-test. The findings of the study revealed that effectiveness of entrepreneurial education programmes of Nigerian universities promote inclusive economic growth to a high extent among others. It was concluded that stakeholders have key roles to play in promoting inclusive entrepreneurship education programme in Nigerian universities. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that stakeholders should ensure that entrepreneurship education prepare the business education students for self-employment and job creation.