THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MUSLIM FAMILIES AWARENESS IN PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

Interest in promoting awareness of entrepreneurship development has been increasing worldwide for the advancement of economic development. Entrepreneurship development has been considered a significant sector for economic development globally. In recent studies, literature that relates to the significance of promoting awareness for entrepreneurship development has been growing largely in the global village. Thus, studies on the significance of entrepreneurship development for economic development have captured the attention of numerous experts. However, there are few or limited studies that explore the enormous role of Muslim families’ awareness of the significance of entrepreneurship development in Sokoto state, Nigeria. The objective of this study is to explore the role of Muslim families’ awareness in promoting entrepreneurship development in Sokoto state, Nigeria. The methodology used for the conduct of this study is qualitative research. The study employed a purposive sampling technique and considered it the most suitable method for data collection. The data collection techniques employed for this study were interviews and focus groups. The study used semi-structured interviews and focus group discussion for the data collection. The standard used for selecting the participants was strictly based on relevance, expertise, professionalism, and the willingness of the participants to participate in the study. The participants interviewed include Muslim family experts, Muslim family counsellors, and Islamic scholars, comprising of five (4) participants for each research subject. Twelve (12) participants were sampled for the study. The method of data analysis used is thematic and theoretical explanations. The study findings revealed that Muslim family awareness of entrepreneurship development is very significant to economic development in Sokoto state, Nigeria. The data further reveals that Muslim families’ awareness through the media, Muslim scholars, and individual entrepreneurs strongly plays a pivotal role in promoting entrepreneurship for the economic development of the people of Sokoto state.