YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND START-UP OPPORTUNITIES IN CLOTHING CAREERS FOR STEMMING THE TIDE OF OVERSEAS EMIGRATION FOR GREENER PASTURES

Abstract

This study adopted descriptive survey on relevant opportunities for youth entrepreneurship in clothing careers that will be useful for stemming the tide of overseas emigration for greener pastures. Relevant literatures were reviewed to support each stated specific objectives. A structured questionnaire was used and tested for both validity and reliability for the study. The population of the study comprised all youths found within the selected study area at the time of the study. Nigeria offers immense potential for budding business owners who dare to dream big and chase their passions. A sample of 289 respondents consisting First degree, NCE, ND and HND holders and non-educated randomly selected from the four local government areas of Oyo Community of Oyo State were used for the study. The data was analyzed using inferential and statistical analysis. Findings revealed that Nigerian youths had several knowledge and experiences in clothing careers which can boost economic standard of the country in all spheres. The study concluded that youth entrepreneurship has the capacity to stem the tide of poverty and youth migration if embraced. Recommendations were proffered amongst which youth entrepreneurship should be thoroughly looked into to increase the entire nation in various forms than stemming for overseas.