TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE
PAGE
CERTIFICATION
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Hypothesis of the Study
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Small Scale Business Defined
2.2 Features of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises
in Nigeria
2.3 Contributions of SMEs to the Economic growth of
Nigeria
2.4 Development of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria
2.5 Factors Militating against the Promotion and
Development of SMEs in Nigeria
2.6 Government Agencies Responsible for the
Promotion of SMEs
2.7 The Role of National Association of Small Scale
Enterprises in National Development
2.8 Government Intervention in the Promotion of SMEs
in Nigeria
2.9 Measures to Promote SMEs in Nigeria
2.10 Chapter Summary
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Study Area
3.4 Population of the Study
3.5 Sample Size and Technique
3.6 Data Collection Method
3.7 Research Instruments
3.8 Reliability and Validation of Instrument
3.9 Techniques of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Presentation of Data
CHAPTER FIVE
FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
BIBLOGRAPHY
APPENDIX
ABSTRACT
The
study critically examined the contributions of small and medium scale
enterprises to the economic growth of Nigeria and how SMEs can be promoted.
Since SMEs are the backbone of the economy, it is essential to adequately
promote and sustain their activities in-order to enjoy a developed and
stabilized economy.
Concerning
methodology, the researcher used both primary and secondary sources of data for
the study. Primary source of data formed the basis for data analysis as
questionnaires were issued to officials of Small and Medium Scale Development
Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). Chi-square at a significance level of 0.05 was also
used to test hypothesis developed for the study.
Findings
from the study revealed that in actual fact, SMEs contribute tremendously to
the growth of the economy via increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The
production of goods and services, creation of jobs, innovation of newer
products and revenue generation abilities of SMES have helped the economy of
Nigeria since Nigeria gained her independence in 1960. The government should
minimize tax burdens imposed on SMEs and provide adequate power supply to
create enabling environment for SMEs to survive and be adequately promoted.