Nexus Between Literacy Education and Entrepreneurial Skill Acquisition of Artisans in Osun State, Nigeria

The study was examined to look at the nexus between literacy education and entrepreneurial skills of artisans in Osun State, Nigeria. Two hundred and ten (210) artisans were drawn from three Senatorial districts of Osun State, Nigeria using stratified random sampling technique. Data collected were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, and Anova analysis. Findings showed that lack of patience to spend the stipulated years for training is the major problem hindering artisans’ effectiveness in entrepreneurial skills, and those who did not acquire literacy education found it difficult to perform well. Findings also revealed that ability to be able to read and write had great impact on artisans’ entrepreneurial skills acquisition, revealing there is a nexus between literacy education and entrepreneurial skill acquisition. It was therefore recommended that individual in the society need to acquire literacy education before embarking on any entrepreneurial skill acquisition for self and the development of their society. Keywords: Artisans, entrepreneurial, literacy education, nexus, skill acquisition. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/10-11-10 Publication date: April 30th 201