Education, Business Development and Agriculture: The Nigerian Experience

The transformation of a developing economy is a function of interaction between education, business and agriculture. Using value judgment, the study buttresses prepositions with both domestic and foreign evidence. Education is thus the cornerstone of socioeconomic development of any nation, as it creates the human capital for increased productivity and efficiency of the economy. It cultivates critical thinking and business spirit that dares the challenges of the business world and courage to face the daunting problems and risks in agriculture. Business supports education and agriculture significantly. In the main, agriculture is the foundation of developing economies, generating high employment opportunities and contributing chiefly to the gross domestic product of the non industrial economy of developing nations. Agriculture is the precursor to industrialization and engine of development. It contributes to education in sustainable terms, curriculum development and environmental integrity. If the three sectors interact as a unit, developing nations will experience economic transformation. It is recommended that a public relations unit be attached to the three sectors of education, business and agriculture to share information, research reports and the dynamics of each sector.