AN EVALUATION OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF SMALL-SCALE BUSINESS ON JOB CREATION IN DAMATURU, YOBE STATE

Abstract

This study examines the contribution of small-scale businesses on job creation in Damaturu, Yobe State. The study also evaluates the contribution of small-scale business to the growth of GDP (Gross Domestic Product), and also identifies the challenges the small businesses face which prevents them from achieving their desired goals. Data was obtained through the administration of questionnaires to some selected small-scale businesses in Damaturu, Yobe State. The data collected were analyzed using percentage distribution and Chi-Square. Findings from the study revealed that small scale businesses create job opportunities and also play significant role in contributing to the growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It also revealed that the small-scale businesses are faced with some challenges which prevents them from achieving their desired goals. The study concludes that small-scale businesses contribute significantly to job creation and also contributes to the growth of GDP and overall economic growth. It also established that those small businesses face significant challenges which prevents them from achieving their desired goals. It was recommended that the government should provide the basic infrastructure that will assist the small businesses, which include the provision of good roads, electricity, water supply and research institutes.