Functional business education: a sustainable approach to economic security in Nigeria

Abstract

The development of any nation and its economic stability depends solely on the education its citizens enjoy. Pervasive nature of poverty has been endemic and become worrisome to all and sundry. This is evident in economic insecurity which is fallout of non-functional educational programmes among which business education is prominent. Investing in such education has the implication on the economic security of the country. Business education is basically concern on the obtaining of information, skills and management abilities necessary for sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. Awareness of the role of business education has made it imperative for nations to plan educational opportunities for sustainable economic security. The thrust of this paper is therefore to examine Business education, economic security and the benefits to be derived in functional business education in relation to the component of economic security. Moreover, strategies that can enhance business education towards sustainable economic security in Nigeria were discussed. The paper recommended that educational programmes at all levels should provide to the youths the needed business knowledge and skills.