wareness and Use of Requisite Materials for Implementation of Animal Husbandry as an Entrepreneurship Subject in Secondary Schools in Edo State, Nigeria

Background: The introduction of entrepreneurship subjects in secondary schools in Nigeria was a fresh initiative which according to NERDC (2019) aimed at ensuring that graduates from secondary schools have relevant functional trades and entrepreneurial skills needed for poverty eradication, job creation wealth creation, self- sustainability and food security. Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the awareness level and use of required material for implementing Animal Husbandry as entrepreneurship subject in Senior Secondary Schools in Edo state, Nigeria. Method: Structured questionnaire which sought to assess the awareness level and use of required materials for implementing Animal Husbandry as entrepreneurship subject in Senior Secondary Schools in Edo state. Result: The findings revealed that the teachers were aware of the required materials prescribed by NERDC for the implementation of Animal Husbandry curriculum in secondary schools. Conclusion: It was concluded that the materials required for the implementation for animal husbandry curriculum in senior secondary school in Edo State were inadequate. Unique Contribution: This study established that materials required for implementing animal husbandry was not used. Key Recommendation: Based on the findings, it was recommended amongst others that adequate material such as animal houses, live animals, food processing etc. should be provided.