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MANAGEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Chidinma Evan Obi, Ihunda Aruchi Japhet-Nwapi

Abstract


This paper focused on the management of functional Entrepreneurship Education towards achieving sustainable development in Nigeria. It discussed the concepts involved; the relevance of management in education was also highlighted. The constraints in managing functional entrepreneurship education in promoting sustainable development in Nigeria were also examined and suggestions on how to solve such problems were recommended. Finally, recommendations made amongst others include; a call for the provision of adequate fund that will boost the purchase of desired facilities, which will further promote the quality of instruction that will enable students gain skills required by entrepreneurship. Also, functional resource persons should be used to make the entrepreneurship training productive and meaningful.

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