IMPACT OF X ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL NETWORKING AMONG YOUTH IN OFFA COMMUNITY

In this paper, the research question was investigated, which is: Impact of X on Entrepreneurship Development and Social Networking among Youth in offa community. This study examined the. These were aimed at measuring the impact of X usage on entrepreneurial intentions, its impact on the growth and innovation of business, and its impact on the social networking patterns. This research was done using the survey research design where a questionnaire was used in a structured format on 100 youths who were chosen by using a simple random sampling method. The data obtained were subjected to descriptive statistics in terms of frequency tables and percentages. It was found out that X has a significant positive impact on the development of entrepreneurship, which increases business visibility, customer contact, and funding opportunities. It was also discovered to promote social networking by linking with investors, mentors and business associates. Nevertheless, issues like low digital literacy, expensive data, fake news, and so on, prevent optimal use. The research suggests that young people should be imparted with digital skills, the government needs to enhance internet penetration and entrepreneurs need to embrace multiplicity of online platforms to boost their enterprise.