Perception of Business Educators in Meeting Objectives of National Economic Empowerment and Development through Business Education Programme
Abiara Ijeoma Pamela
Department of Business Education,
Ebonyi state College of Education, Ikwo
ABSTRACT:
This study was carried out to seek for the opinion of business educator towards the role that Business Education programme plays in achieving the objectives of NEEDS. A sample size of 43 respondents was used which was derived through simple random sampling method from lecturers in the four institutions in Ebonyi State. Ebonyi state University, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Alex Ekwueme federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo and Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo. The finding from the study shows that Business Education lecturers believes that Business Education programme can go a long way towards achieving the goals of NEEDs if properly and effectively planned and executed. They however suggests amongst others that the provision of adequate equipment for use, training and retraining of both staff and students for skill competencies and efficiency will enhance the rate of competent graduates in Business Education.
