Nexus Between Desire for Independence and New Venture Creation

Abstract

The study investigates the nexus between desire for independence and new venture creation in Oredo local government area of Edo State. The study adopted a survey design. The study's population comprised of 279 serving corps member, from which the same figure was chosen as the sample size. Data were collected through primary source. Copies of questionnaire were distributed and hypotheses were tested using logistic regression. The findings revealed that independence has significant effect on new venture creation. The study recommended that, there is need for skill training and development programmes anchored on supporting young graduates to be independent, as it has a greater capacity to ensure they develop the will power to create a new venture.