Author(s): Maria O Ingwe, Agnes l Okute, Edet E Okon
This study, guided by five objectives was carried in Calabar, Nigeria with 118 business educators and business owners. Questionnaire generated data analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings are that: No significant difference exists in the mean rating of respondents on the Information and Communication Technology abilities; significant difference exists in the mean ratings of respondents on the innovative/creative abilities, leadership, marketing skills, and interpersonal skills required by business education graduating students for self-reliance. It is concluded that students need these skills for self-reliance in the present 21st Century. Thus, business educators should ensure that students are adequately exposed to ICT skills, innovativeness and creativity, leadership experience; marketing skills, and personal skills before graduation.