Title: Entrepreneurial Skills Acquisition and Job Creation for Rural Women in Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: Justin Unimke Aniah, Margaret Theresa Aniah, Joseph Udida, & Asor Henry Nkang
Volume: 10
Issue: 5
Pages: 249-257
Publication Date: 2026/05/28
Abstract:
The concept of women entrepreneur is becoming a global phenomenon today. A self-employed woman is acquiring a superior position and it is letting her make a decision in her family affairs. Thus, this study aimed at investigating the effect entrepreneurial skills acquisition on jobs creation among rural women in FCT, Abuja, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to determine the effect of technical, innovation & creativity and business management skills acquisition on jobs creation among rural women in the FCT Abuja, Nigeria and examine the effect of technical skills acquisition on jobs creation among rural women in the FCT Abuja, Nigeria. The study concluded that technical, innovation & creativity and business management skills acquisition have significant and positive effect on job creation. This implies that acquisition of these skills is a critical driver job creation for self-reliance and economic development. The study, therefore, recommended that to ensure sustainable job creation amongst rural women in Abuja emphasis should be laid on entrepreneurial skill acquisition with particular reference to technical, innovation & creativity and business management skills acquisition.