The gains and pains of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs): the way forward for entrepreneurship development in Nigeria
Keywords:
SME, Government policies, Employment generation, Entrepreneurship development, Infrastructural development
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to assess the role of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) as a
catalyst to all things good in great economies; however, sadly, Nigeria has been unable to unlock SME
development and the many benefits. The paper’s examination revolves around SMEs and entrepreneurial
development, employment generation, government policies and financial aid and its availability. With the
intention of establishing the relevance of government role in creating vibrant economies via thriving SMEs
and its ripple effect on employment generation.
