Creativity and Entrepreneurship as a Device of Economic Development by Nigerian-Born Entrepreneurs in Togo Republic

Abstract:

This study was established to empirically reveal the creativity and contribution of Nigerian-born entrepreneurs to the expansion of one of the West Africa Countries, Togo Republic through their mode of their business. To achieve accurate results, selection of respondents was made at some markets using multistage sampling techniques. Data were analyzed via the method of descriptive statistical analysis and analysis of covariance techniques. The results showed the demographic of age, marital status, interest rate, trade learning area and period stayed in Togo are all significant factors. Furthermore, this study established that products are imported to Togo Republic by some entrepreneurs for sale, while some business managers believed that partnership in their line of work will add to their knowledge in relations to their business activities and makes them learn new skills most time. This study come up with recommendations that the businesses and skills of Nigerian born entrepreneur’s activities can be improved upon for expansion in Togo Republic, through economic development, tax payments, employment of both Togolese and other nationalities, improvement in educational facilities and small scale business diversification.

Index Terms: Nigerian Entrepreneur, economic development, GDP growth.