The document summarizes a study on stimulating entrepreneurial behavior among Nigerian youth through entrepreneurial education. The study assessed the influence of factors like age, gender, academic performance, family background, and entrepreneurial education on students' entrepreneurial attitudes. It surveyed over 7,500 students and 1,200 lecturers from 13 universities, 9 polytechnics, and 3 technical colleges of education. The results showed that 84% of students were interested in entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial education positively influenced students' interest and performance in entrepreneurship.

1. STIMULATING ENTREPRENEURIAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTH: THE IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION A COMPREHENSIVE POLICY RESEARCH OF THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (NACETEM) www.nacetem.org Presented by A. A. EGBETOKUN At the African Entrepreneurship Seminar March 31 – April 2, 2008; Transcorp Hilton, Abuja ORGANISERS School of Entrepreneurship and Business, University of Essex & Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency

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