IMPACT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHEMISTRY ON SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT IN GWALE L.G.A. OF KANO STATE
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ABSTRACT
This study explores the Impact of chemistry knowledge on small and medium scale enterprises in Gwale L.G.A Kano state, examining how chemical principles influence business operations and productivity. The design used in this research was survey research design, the sample technique employed was purposive technique and the sample size of this research study was 100 enterprises. The respondents were selected from four political wards with a view to source and elicit relevant and balance information. The study emphasized the importance of chemistry education and training for SMEs, recommending policymakers and industry stakeholders prioritize chemistry knowledge and application in the SME sector. Government and tertiary institution authorities should incorporate chemo entrepreneurship into the chemistry students course contents/curriculum as a compulsory course for all the students to offer and pass both the theoretical and practical aspect of it.
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