RIDDLES OF HUNGER AMIDST ECONOMIC DEPRESSION:

BUSINESS EDUCATION AS A WAY FORWARD AMONG GRADUATES IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study undertakes an exploratory investigation into the paradox of hunger amidst economic downturn, with a specific focus on the role of business education as a potential panacea for mitigating the effects of economic depression among graduates in Oyo State, Nigeria. The paper examined a comprehensive review for hunger and its causes among graduates in our society, particularly in Oyo state. To ascertain the reduction in hunger and to achieve that Business Education as a tool capable of tackling hunger in a depressed economy, the study reviewed past literature on concept of Business Education as a veritable tool in reducing riddles of hunger in Nigeria, concept of hunger and economic security among graduates in Nigeria, economic depression as a cause of hunger among Business Education graduates in Oyo state, concept of unemployment and riddles of hunger among Business Education graduates. Resource-based theory was used in the study. The study found that Business Education is a crucial tool for graduates’ survival in the face of hunger and it is a sure way to stay ahead of competitors. The study concludes that Business Education is a capable tool to tackle riddles of hunger and surviving any depressed economy. Based on this, the study suggested among others that Business Education curricula should be periodically revised to replicate the contemporary expectation of society.  Graduates of Business Education should be well-equipped with requisite competencies needed for occupational intelligence and entrepreneurial success