This study examines the impact of Home Economics-based entrepreneurship education on students’ business skills development in secondary schools in Jos North Metropolis. The study was necessitated by the inadequate entrepreneurial competencies among students, which hinder their self-reliance and economic productivity. The study was guided by three objectives and three research questions. The Experiential Learning Theory (ELT), propounded by David A. Kolb (1984, revised in 2014) was used as theoretical framework. Using a descriptive survey research design, a sample of 200 students was selected from 10 secondary schools through random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using mean scores and chi-square tests. Findings revealed that Home Economics-based entrepreneurship education significantly enhances students’ financial management, creativity, problem-solving abilities and business preparedness. However, challenges such as inadequate funding, limited practical facilities, insufficient instructional time and a shortage of qualified teachers hinder its effective implementation. The study concludes that integrating hands-on entrepreneurship training into Home Economics curricula can significantly equip students with the skills needed for small-scale business ventures. It recommends increased government support, enhanced practical learning facilities and stronger collaboration between schools and the business community to maximise the potential of entrepreneurship education in secondary schools.

Keywords: Home Economic-Based, Entrepreneurship, Business Skills, Development, Secondary School, Students