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Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and Employment Generation in Taraba State Central Zone, Nigeria

Evidence around the world indicate that SMEs provide an effective means of stimulating indigenous entrepreneurship, enhancing greater employment opportunities per unit of capital invested and aiding in development. To better understand the nexus, the study investigates small and medium scale enterprises (SMES) and employment generation in Taraba State central zone. Survey research design was used; the population of the study was 780. Using Yamane's (1967) technique, 264 respondents were selected and served with questionnaires which were all duly completed and retrieved, representing 100%. Data…