ECO-ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND GREEN INNOVATION: A PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESS (SMES) NIGERIA

Authors

  • OMOYELE Olufemi Samuel, PhD Department of Entrepreneurial Studies, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
  • BAKARE A. Lawal, PhD Department of Public Administration, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria
  • AKINTAYO Akintunde, PhD Department of Entrepreneurial Studies, Osun State University, Osogbo
  • OLUBIYI Timi Olasoji, PhD Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, West Midlands Open University, Lagos Nigeria
  • AKINADE Mojisola Esther, PhD Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57233/gujed.v3i1.04

Keywords:

Eco-entrepreneurship, green innovation, SMEs, Growth, Sustainable development

Abstract

Eco-entrepreneurship and green innovation are crucial pathways to sustainable development, integrating environmental considerations into business practices. By developing eco-friendly products and services, minimizing waste, and conserving resources, these entrepreneurs contribute to a more sustainable future, fostering both economic growth and environmental protection. The purpose of this study is to investigate green innovation and eco-entrepreneurship as a way for small and medium-sized businesses to grow in a way that is good for the environment. To achieve this goal, descriptive survey was carried out using online survey platform to distribute the questionnaire developed for this study. The target population was 205 and the data collected were analyzed both descriptively and by using inferential statistics. The result of this study supports that eco-entrepreneurship and green innovation have significant impact of growth and overall performance of a firm.  On this premise, conclusion was drawn and recommendation made.

Author Biographies

OMOYELE Olufemi Samuel, PhD, Department of Entrepreneurial Studies, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

Department of Entrepreneurial Studies,
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

BAKARE A. Lawal, PhD, Department of Public Administration, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria

Department of Public Administration,
Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria

AKINTAYO Akintunde, PhD, Department of Entrepreneurial Studies, Osun State University, Osogbo

Department of Entrepreneurial Studies,
Osun State University, Osogbo

OLUBIYI Timi Olasoji, PhD, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, West Midlands Open University, Lagos Nigeria

Faculty of Management and Social Sciences,
West Midlands Open University, Lagos Nigeria

AKINADE Mojisola Esther, PhD, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria

Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria

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Published

2025-07-21

How to Cite

OMOYELE , O. S., Lawal, B. A. ., AKINTAYO , A., OLUBIYI , T. O., & AKINADE , M. E. (2025). ECO-ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND GREEN INNOVATION: A PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESS (SMES) NIGERIA. Gusau Journal of Entrepreneurship Development, 3(1), 61–76. https://doi.org/10.57233/gujed.v3i1.04

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Gusau Journal of Entrepreneurship Development

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