Entrepreneurial Skills and Job Preference among Agriculture Undergraduates: Evidence from Niger State, Nigeria

Ayodeji Alexander, Ajibola Coker and Balaraba Sule

No 303677, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Briefs from Michigan State University, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security (FSP)

Abstract: Key Findings -Low level of skills acquisition in the agriculture sector limits youth employment in the economy, even when the preference for agro- based employment is high. -The type of secondary education received by students and their perceptions of the agriculture profession are key factors in attracting youths to the agriculture sector, with implications for the government diversification drive. -The major challenges faced under the SIWES are difficulties in securing job placement, funding and duration of the scheme.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Food Security and Poverty; International Development; Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 3
Date: 2020-02-12
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.303677

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