Entrepreneurial Competencies Required by Prospective Graduates in Animal Husbandry Management for Employment in the Macro-Livestock Industry in Ekiti State
Student: Boluwatife Blessing Ajewole (Project, 2025)
Department of Vocational and Industrial Education
Bamidele Olumilua University of Edu. Science and Tech. Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State
Abstract
The study assessed entrepreneurial competencies of animal husbandry graduates in Ekiti State, Nigeria, using data from 60 final-year students. Results showed graduates possessed strong skills in business management, financial literacy, and risk management but needed improvement in leadership and innovation. Educational programs addressed basic competencies but lacked adequate focus on practical training and mentorship. Entrepreneurial skills were found to significantly enhance employment and business opportunities in the livestock sector. The study recommends improving curricula, investing in practical training facilities, and strengthening mentorship programs to better prepare graduates for success in the macro-livestock industry.
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