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Baba Isah Usman

Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria.

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Investigating the Impact of Entrepreneurial Infrastructure Deficit on Firm Growth Baba Isah Usman; Zubairu Umaru Mustapha; Mohammed Dokochi; Jaafar Umar; Faiza Maitala
IJEBD (International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Development) Vol 3 No 1 (2019): September 2019
Publisher : LPPM of NAROTAMA UNIVERSITY

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria are suffering from a deplorable condition of entrepreneurial infrastructure (EI) which is evidenced in the myriad of challenges bedevilling their growth and development. This study therefore aims to investigate the impact of EI deficit on firm growth, focusing on the growth of SMEs in Nigeria. This was done through a critical review of extant literature (peer reviewed journal articles) on EI which were obtained from reputable data bases and broken down into two basic components of infrastructure (physical and non-physical infrastructure). Empirical findings revealed that the availability of physical infrastructure (constant water supply and good road infrastructure) and the non-physical infrastructure (electricity, government policies/programmes, access to financial support services, incubation centers/platforms, business clusters and entrepreneurship training) improves productivity, profitability, sales, number of customers and consistent growth rate of SMEs. Findings of this study would be of help to entrepreneurs, policy makers and the academic community as it will add to the existing literature on how availability of EI impacts the growth of SMEs. The study recommends that government should use fiscal policies to address the economic challenges of SMEs and also invest in the provision of EI facilities to facilitate the growth and development of SMEs in Nigeria.

Determinants of Firm Growth: The Case of Sachet Water Firms in Minna, Nigeria Baba Isah Usman; Umaru Mustapha Zubairu; Dauda Abdulwaheed; Ibrahim Sojeko; Bilkisu Mohammed Ovosi; Ekanem Ediuku
IJEBD (International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Development) Vol 3 No 4 (2020): November 2020
Publisher : LPPM of NAROTAMA UNIVERSITY

Purpose: The objective of this study was to analyze the influence of Entrepreneurial Infrastructure (EI) on the profitability of Sachet Water Firms (SWFs) in Minna. Design/methodology/approach: This was done through the use of personal interviews for the collection of qualitative data from owners/managers of SWFs. The population of the study included all the 165 SWFs in Minna and the sample size was 10 which was determined by interview saturation point. Thematic analysis was used in analyzing the transcribed audio recordings of the interviews conducted. Findings: Findings revealed that there is an EI deficit in Minna, which has led to increased expenses on the provision of alternative EI by SWFs and has increased their operational costs thereby reducing their profitability. Research limitations/implications: Firstly, with thirty-six states in Nigeria, the findings of this study, covering the Capital of only one of the States (Niger) cannot be generalized for the entire country, rather it must be taken within the context of the region covered. Secondly, only one industry out of many that make up the Nigerian economy is selected for investigation. Thirdly, the researcher was faced with the negative attitude of some respondents who were not willing to participate in the research or provide the needed data for analysis. Lastly, not all the SWFs in Minna were included in the study, only those that have operated for up to three years were included. Future studies can bridge these research gaps by carrying out research in other parts of Nigeria on the same subject matter. Practical implications: Findings of this study would be of help to the existing SMEs in Nigeria, particularly the SWFs in further understanding the complexities of the infrastructural challenges militating against their growth and how to overcome them. Originality/value: This study contributes to the body of knowledge on the nexus between EI and the general performance of SMEs. Paper type: Research paper.

Impact of Entrepreneurial Infrastructure on Profitability of Hotels in Minna, Nigeria. Baba Isah Usman; Umaru Mustapha Zubairu; Daniel Anyebe; Dauda Abdulwaheed; Isaiah Adeleke; Ekanem Ediuku
IJEBD (International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Development) Vol 5 No 4 (2022): July 2022
Publisher : LPPM of NAROTAMA UNIVERSITY

Purpose: This study aims to examine the impact of Entrepreneurial Infrastructure (EI) on profitability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), focusing on hotels in Minna, Nigeria. Methodology: Sequential Explanatory Mixed research method was adopted. Purposive Sampling Technique was used to obtain a sample size of 51 out of a population of 70 hotels in Minna for collection of quantitative data via questionnaires, while Simple Random Sampling Technique was used to select 10 interviewees for collection of qualitative data via interviews. Descriptive statistics was employed in analysing the quantitative data, while thematic analysis was used in analysing the qualitative data. Findings: Quantitative findings revealed that the available EI in Minna had a negative impact on the profitability of hotels, while qualitative findings also revealed that interviewees generally felt a poor impact of EI on the profitability of their hotels. Practical implications: These findings would be useful to potential and practicing entrepreneurs in the hotel industry, policy makers and the academic community. It is recommended that government at all levels should formulate policies that will address challenges of the deplorable condition of EI in Nigeria. Paper type: Research paper

Co-Authors Bilkisu Mohammed Ovosi Daniel Anyebe Dauda Abdulwaheed Dauda Abdulwaheed Ekanem Ediuku Ekanem Ediuku Faiza Maitala Ibrahim Sojeko Isaiah Adeleke Jaafar Umar Mohammed Dokochi Umaru Mustapha Zubairu Umaru Mustapha Zubairu Zubairu Umaru Mustapha

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