IMPACT OF UNIVERSITY OF BENIN CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURS

ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to determine “impact of university of benin centre for
entrepreneurship development on the development of entrepreneurs The main purpose of
this study was to examine the impact of university of Benin center for entrepreneurship
development on the development of entrepreneurs. In particular; Significantly this study
sought to assess the level of awareness among entrepreneurs regarding the University of
Benin Centre of Entrepreneurship Development. To investigate the extent of involvement
of entrepreneurs with the University of Benin Centre of Entrepreneurship Development
programmes and initiatives.
The target population for this study includes all 300 level undergraduate students
in faculty of Education, University of Benin. The sample size adopted for this study is
two hundred (200) 300L undergraduate students in faculty of Education, University of
Benin, selected randomly from the 8 department in faculty of Education using simple
random sampling technique.
Surveys and interviews schedule were adopted for data collection. The study
revealed that among other things that Based on the findings the following
recommendations are made; There should be a comprehensive mentorship program
implemented by the center, pairing budding entrepreneurs with seasoned mentors from
various industries. this mentorship can provide invaluable guidance, insights, and
networking opportunities crucial for entrepreneurial success. There should be regular
workshops and seminars organized by the center, focusing on practical skills such as
business planning, financial management, marketing strategies, and innovation. these
workshops should be tailored to address the specific needs and challenges faced by
entrepreneurs in the local context.