ABSTRACT
The research work is all about entrepreneurship development in Enugu
state, issues and challenges. A sample size of 240 respondents from small
scale industrialists were drawn from the six selected arm of Enugu
metropolis, Abakpa Nike, Achara layout, coal camp, Uwani, Emene area
and Business administration students of IMT and ESUT were also used.
The data collected were analyzed using frequency tables, percentages
and simple tabulation method were used from the study, it was discovered
that the effect of inadequate startup capital constitutes a major problem
or constraints to development of entrepreneurship in Enugu state, lack of
venturing spirit is one of the major constraints to the growth of
entrepreneurship in Enugu state and lack of adequate knowledge and
training background of entrepreneur is one major constraints that hinder
the growth of entrepreneurship in Enugu state. It is recommended that
strong educational background is highly recommended to potential
entrepreneurs to ensure successful business venture, government should
endeavor to provide adequate infrastructural facilities and provision of
training of entrepreneurs and also formulate fiscal, monetary and
regulating policies conducive to the growth and development of the
economy.
