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June 12, 2026Open Access

Effect of Skills Development on the Operational Efficiency of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kebbi State, Nigeria

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MUMulikat Folashade UsmanUsmanu Danfodiyo UniversitySMSidi Mukhtar Muhammad

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Implication

Randomized trial assesses impact of skills development on operational efficiency in SMEs, suggesting technology and finance play vital roles.

Key Points

  • This research investigates how skills development affects the efficiency of small and medium enterprises in Kebbi State, Nigeria.
  • Sample of 269 SMEs selected from a population of 820 using Taro Yamane formula.
  • Data collected via structured questionnaires targeting SME owners/managers.
  • Data analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including multiple regression analysis.
  • Skills development showed no significant impact on operational efficiency (B = 0.006, p = .920).
  • Technology adoption significantly contributes to operational efficiency (B = 0.566, p < .001).
  • Access to finance and awareness/motivation also positively influence efficiency, both with p = .001.

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Usman et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba29a8101cf8926f018f4https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.402761
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