Entrepreneurial skills in snail production required by youths for wealth creation in Enugu State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study identified entrepreneurial skills in snail production required by youths for wealth creation in Enugu state, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted in the study. Researchers employed a multistage sampling technique in the selection of respondents in the study. The sample size of the study was two hundred and sixteen (216) youths who are into snail farming. Data were voluntarily collected from respondents through the use of an adapted structured questionnaire titled "Snail Production Skill Questionnaire" (SPSQ). Data collected for the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation. The study identified 15 entrepreneurial skills in selecting and constructing a snail pen, 19 entrepreneurial skills in breeding and feeding of snails, 14 entrepreneurial skills required by youths in routine management practices, 11 entrepreneurial skills required by youths in prevention and control of pests and diseases and 13 entrepreneurial skills required by youths in harvesting, processing and marketing of snails for snail production in Enugu state. It was recommended among others that Agricultural extension agents in collaboration with community leaders in Enugu state should organize a workshop to educate jobless and underemployed youths on the entrepreneurial skills in snail production identified by this study for wealth creation.