TECHNOPRENEURSHIP AND JOB CREATION IN DELTA STATE NIGERIA: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS

This study examines the relationship between technopreneurship and job creation in Delta State, Nigeria. The main objective is to evaluate the impact of technopreneurial ventures, technological innovation, and entrepreneurial skills on direct job creation. A survey research design was adopted, and primary data were collected from 385 technopreneurs across the state. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. The findings reveal a statistically significant positive relationship between technopreneurial ventures, technological innovation, and entrepreneurial skills on direct job creation. The study concludes that technopreneurship is a vital driver of job creation in Delta State, and recommends the establishment of tech hubs, strengthening of innovation policies, expansion of entrepreneurship education, creation of access to finance, and establishment of monitoring frameworks to assess the impact of technopreneurial support programs on job creation.