Barriers to entrepreneurship employment: A quantitative study of Yeasa beneficiaries' experiences in Ekiti State
Moronkeji Gabriel Kolawole ORCID ↗ · Albert Tchey Agbenyegah
International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy · 2025 · Vol. 7 / Issue 5 · 51-61
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Abstract
This study evaluates the barriers to employment among beneficiaries of the Youth Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness Support (YEASA) program in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Using quantitative descriptive and inferential methods, the study investigates how the YEASA program influences employment, local economic development, and participants’ quality of life. A purposive sample of 125 beneficiaries provided data through structured questionnaires analyzed with SPSS. Findings reveal that 94% of participants acknowledged YEASA’s contribution to job creation, 85% reported improved living standards, and 90% noted increased confidence in managing agribusiness ventures. Despite these achievements, systemic barriers persist—particularly limited funding (55% dissatisfaction) and weak market linkages (60% concern)—which hinder the program’s overall impact. The study recommends improved funding mechanisms, stronger government involvement, and the introduction of tailor-made training programs to enhance sustainability and entrepreneurial outcomes among youth.
Keywords: {'name': 'Barriers'}, {'name': 'Employment'}, {'name': 'YEASA'}, {'name': 'Ekiti State in Nigeria'}
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Moronkeji Gabriel Kolawole
Durban University of Technology
Albert Tchey Agbenyegah
Durban University of Technology
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