The relationship between unemployment and entrepreneurship has been shrouded
with ambiguity. But literature from scholars and authors claims that higher levels of entrepreneurship reduce unemployment. This paper therefore examined the need for promoting employment in Nigeria through the development of entrepreneurship. It relies mostly on secondary data from scholars/authors in the field. Through this, conceptual analysis of unemployment and entrepreneurship were discussed as well as ways of promoting entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths/citizens. Roles of entrepreneurship in nation building and development are crucial and vital. In other words, the Nigerian graduates of today can no longer rely on the Nigerian labour market to provide him or her job. The paper therefore, concludes that, government and its agencies should deliberately encourage entrepreneurial culture and skill in Nigeria in order to attack and eventually reduce the high level of unemployment situation in the country so that the nation will boost its economic development. An entrepreneur is an individual who, rather than working as an employee, runs a small business and assumes all the risk and reward of a given business venture, idea, or good or service offered for sale. The entrepreneur is commonly seen as a business leader and innovator of new ideas and business processes. * It is clear generally that unemployment is unacceptably high and that it is here to stay except we do something about it. The Nigerian economy as it is presently run does not have the capacity to absorb chains of thousands of unemployed youth. In other words, the Nigerian graduates of today can no longer rely on the Nigerian labour market to provide him or her job. He has to invent an alternative source of employment which is self employment or entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is in accordance with the Nigerias economic recovery programme objectives that necessitated a radical shift from total dependence on government for white collar job to self employment. An entrepreneur is a person that perceives business opportunities, takes advantage of the scarce resources, bears the non-insurable risks in his enterprise and directs the human and material resources in his business objectives. To qualify as an entrepreneur, it is not just sufficient to be a business man just managing an enterprise. You are an originator of profitable business ideas. It is against this background that I have chosen this very attractive area of self employment called snail farming or heliciculture. It is one of the easiest and least expensive types of farming that provides employment opportunities to all categories of people and generates foreign revenue without you running from pillar to post. Snails farming business are healthy, less risky, less expensive and environmentally friendly.
Fisheries resources represent the foci of the livelihood activities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Fishing supplied more than 87% of the animal protein and more than 90% of coastal communities depend solely on fishing and fisheries related activities for their survival. Recognizing its huge potential for contributing to food security and nutrition, major role in the economies of developing countries as a basic source of local and foreign income, employment opportunities and enhancing socio- economic status of the Niger Delta government and non-governmental organization threw their weight behind the success of fisheries industry. Despite the natural features suitable for massive development of culture and Inland fisheries, the undulating topography with its large number of small perennial streams, creeks, substantial rainfall and vast mangrove/freshwater swamp provide ample scope for the construction of fish ponds of various sizes. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The importance of the development of entrepreneurial skills by every graduate cannot be over-emphasized because gone are the days when jobs were available everywhere both in the private and public sectors of the economy and employers go about looking for potential employees to employ. Indeed, in the past, it is the employers who go round universities and polytechnics to hunt for potential graduates for employment. Then there were fewer universities and polytechnics and the enrolment was also low then. But today, things have changed to the extent that many graduates of tertiary institutions are now sellers of recharge cards or work as bus conductors. What a tragedy and economic waste! This however calls for entrepreneurship. Thus Ive taken this bold step to initiate a business plan in fish farming. The study was designed to determine the feasibility of fish farming in Angiama-gbene in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria and to assess the impacts of entrepreneurship on the people therein. BRIEF HISTORY OF FISH FARMING Fish farming is an ancient practice that had been used for food purposes for centuries. Australian, African and Asian regions were the historical fish breeding centers since 6000 BC. The concept of inland aquaculture away from the seacoast and big rivers was widely practiced in central Europe during the middle ages. Inland fish farming was started on commercial basis in 18 th century. Seth Green was the first to practice commercial inland fish farming in 1864 at Caledonia (USA). It laid down the foundation of commercial fish farming and people has started practicing it in other countries like UK and Canada. During 19th century improvement in transportation made fish farming more convenient and profitable business by targeting the adjoining market of the inland fish farming zone. VISION AND MISSION FOR THE BUSINESS IDEA Vision of the business: To contribute my quota to reduce graduate unemployment in Nigeria by engaging in this viable business of fish farming. To reveal the idea of fish farming in Nigeria as great income opportunities and to show people on how to prosper through it despite the economy. To direct employees on how to augment their income without affecting their present job. To let people know that Nigeria is greatly blessed with resources yet unexplored and to reveal the economic importance, nutritional composition and medicinal values of snails. To promote and encourage bilateral relation between Nigeria and other countries by way of trade. To reduce financial crises in our society and encourage sole trader business through example and practice. To improve the standard of living of people through the provision of high protein, low fattening food that provides high range of health benefits. To enlighten retirees, young school leavers, inventors, traders, local dwellers, applicants, NGOs and workers who need extra income to augment their merge salary. Mission of the business: A desire for the glamour attached to entrepreneurship. A strong desire for self-employment A desire for responsibility and independence (i.e.; financial independence). A high need for achievement and success through personal innovation and speculation. 5. A yearning desire to fulfill the needs of others. 7. A desire to contribute my quota to the stimulation of Nigerias economic growth. 9. A desire to equitably distribute the fish product to places of needs for consumption 10. Running a business provides endless challenge and opportunity for learning. 11. A desire to be a creator and master of my fortunes i.e., by deciding my own work programmes, work hours, what to produce, when to produce and for whom to produce. In order word, a desire to be the sole arbiter of my fitness to establish and run a business PROJECT DESCRIPTION Business Idea: The business idea was the setting up of a 200 capacity snail farm business in Gure town, Bori City, Rivers State. The snail farm was located at Koro Farm Garden (KFG) in Gure Community while the business office was 34 mayor streets, Bori in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State.