Igbo Apprenticeship (Igba Boi) Scheme and Entrepreneurial Orientation in Anambra State Nigeria
Conference: ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
Presenter(s): Callistus Tabansi Okeke, Clement I. Ezeanyaeji, Chibuike R. Oguanobi
Tags: 2025 Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria Anambra State Callistus Tabansi Okeke Chibuike Oguanobi Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Clement Ezeanyaeji
Abstract
Anticipation of a promising future for the apprentices and quasi-success guarantee of Igbo apprenticeship (Igba Boi) scheme has placed it at the crest of entrepreneurial incubators. The study examined the relationship between the Igbo apprenticeship scheme and entrepreneurial orientation in Anambra state, Nigeria. The study was anchored on the social exchange theory (SET) to bring out the potency and the impact of exchange of activities between masters/Ndi-Oga and their apprentices/Umu-Boi through the mechanism of entrepreneurial orientation. Survey research design was adopted for this study. Structured questionnaire was used to elicit responses from members of micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs) that passed through the scheme and currently have their own apprentices. The hypotheses of the models were tested using E-View Software Ver.10. The findings from the study revealed that there is a significant relationship the dimensions of the Igbo apprenticeship scheme and the five dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation in Anambra state, Nigeria. This study therefore, concluded that the Igbo apprenticeship scheme is distinctive and dynamic since, at completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentices who pass through the scheme receive seed capitals/equipment to start their own businesses/workshops. The study proffers the following recommendations amongst others that; the Igbo apprenticeship scheme should be used to cultivate an innovative mindset: This equips them with the skills needed to thrive in competitive business environments, the Igbo apprenticeship scheme will be pivotal in nurturing a culture of proactiveness and resilience needed to embrace risk-taking as an essential aspect of entrepreneurship among business-owners.
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