ENTREPRENUERSHIP EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM FOR NIGERIAN GRADUTES DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE SKILLS AND SECURITY: AN OVERVIEW

Entrepreneurship and creative skill development are inseparable in the achievement of security and youth?s holistic development after graduation. The rate of youth unemployment in Nigeria is alarming, resulting to insecurity; and most of its root tend to be attributed to lack of technical skill required for employability in the employment field. Entrepreneurship is expected to contribute measurable development to a country?s economy. Unfortunately, entrepreneurship has not significantly affected the development of Nigerians especially among her youths. This paper looks at the concept of entrepreneurship education and creative skill development, the objectives of entrepreneurship education, the roles of entrepreneurship, concept of security, youths and insecurity and challenges facing the youth entrepreneur. Recommendations were also proffered to better enhance the skill development of the youths through entrepreneurship education curriculum.

Entrepreneurship Education, Curriculum, Skill Development, Insecurity, Youths, Unemployment,

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