Browsing by Author "Ikebuaku, Kenechukwu"

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    Beyond entrepreneurship education: business incubation and entrepreneurial capabilities
    (Emerald, 2018) Ikebuaku, Kenechukwu; Dinbabo, Mulugeta
    PURPOSE – As a way of dealing with Nigeria’s macroeconomic challenge of unemployment and its concomitant socio-economic problems, the federal government, in 2006, made entrepreneurship study a compulsory course for all higher education students irrespective of their area of specialization. However, studies have shown that the programme is yet to achieve its goals as many Nigerian graduates still remain unemployed long after graduation. Using Sen’s capability approach, this paper aims to investigate business incubation as an effective tool for enhancing entrepreneurial capabilities beyond entrepreneurship education. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH– This study has engaged both quantitative (survey questionnaire) and qualitative methodologies (semi-structured interview). FINDINGS– The result shows that through business incubation, budding entrepreneurs have increased access to infrastructures and resources necessary for entrepreneurial success, thereby enhancing their real opportunities (capabilities) for success. Practical implications – For greater effectiveness, business incubation should be integrated into the current entrepreneurship education programme in Nigeria. ORIGINALITY/VALUE – This study is a debut of research endeavours which theoretically assess entrepreneurship programmes via the capability approach lens. It has developed a conceptual model for assessing business incubation using the capability approach.
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    Beyond entrepreneurship education: Business incubation and entrepreneurial capabilities
    (Emerald, 2017) Ikebuaku, Kenechukwu; Dinbabo, Mulugeta
    As a way of dealing with Nigeria’s macroeconomic challenge of unemployment and its concomitant socio-economic problems, the federal government, in 2006, made entrepreneurship study a compulsory course for all higher education students irrespective of their area of specialization. However, studies have shown that the programme is yet to achieve its goals as many Nigerian graduates still remain unemployed long after graduation. Using Sen’s capability approach, this paper aims to investigate business incubation as an effective tool for enhancing entrepreneurial capabilities beyond entrepreneurship education.
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    Youth agricultural entrepreneurship as a vehicle for employment creation in Nigeria: A capability approach
    (University of Western Cape, 2021) Ikebuaku, Kenechukwu; Dinbabo, Mulugeta
    Nigeria is indisputably blessed with both human and material resources. With 74 million hectares of arable land, the country has enormous potential to meet its rising food demand while tackling the challenge of youth unemployment. However, harnessing these opportunities will require the active engagement of the youth in agriculture. Through innovation and entrepreneurship, young people are better positioned to transform the sector for greater productivity and growth. It is therefore not surprising that agriculture is considered one of the most strategic sectors to be exploited in creating employment for young Nigerians. This study is an original research work which explored youth agricultural entrepreneurship as a vehicle for employment creation in Nigeria.