Assessment of Entrepreneurship Education Delivery in Technical Colleges in Anambra State

This study assesses the delivery of entrepreneurship education in technical colleges in Anambra State, South East Nigeria. Entrepreneurship education is embedded in the national curriculum for technical colleges as a means of equipping graduates with self-employment skills. However, evidence suggests that implementation is largely theoretical, with limited attention to practical business skill development. The study adopts a descriptive survey design, targeting 200 final-year students and 30 entrepreneurship teachers across five technical colleges in Onitsha, Awka, and Nnewi local government areas. A structured questionnaire with validated items measures students perceived competencies in business planning, marketing, financial management, and enterprise creation. Teachers are assessed on instructional methods and resource availability. Descriptive statistics including mean and standard deviation are used for analysis. Findings are anticipated to reveal that entrepreneurship education delivery is predominantly lecture-based, with insufficient use of case studies, business simulation, or mentorship by successful entrepreneurs. The study also examines the institutional environment for supporting student enterprise initiatives. Recommendations include the introduction of school-based enterprise incubation centres, partnerships with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, and reform of entrepreneurship teacher education programmes. This study adds to the body of knowledge on vocational entrepreneurship education in South East Nigeria and offers practical recommendations for improving graduate self-employment outcomes. Keywords: entrepreneurship education, technical colleges, Anambra State, self-employment, vocational education