EFFECT of strategic entrepreneurship practice on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) performance in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
*Andah Ruth AngbazoCorresponding authorandah.ruth@woxsen.edu.inDepartment of EntrepreneurshipSchool of BusinessWoxsen UniversityHyderabad, Telangana, 502345, India0009-0009-5507-748XView full profile → , John Blessing Abecanjohnblessinga@nsuk.edu.ngDepartment of Business AdministrationFaculty of AdministrationNasarawa State UniversityKeffi, Nigeria0009-0000-2552-4714View full profile → , Abdullahi Hussainiabdullahihussaini@nsuk.edu.ngDepartment of Business AdministrationFaculty of AdministrationNasarawa State UniversityKeffi, Nigeria0009-0007-2314-9915View full profile →
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- Received:
- 01 Jan 2026
- Published Online:
- 31 Oct 2026
- Article type:
- Research Article
- Language:
- EN
- Article no.:
- JSMS-1758
- Pages:
- 1195–1204
Abstract
SMEs in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, continue to experience weak performance despite government and global support. This study examined the effects of strategic entrepreneurship practices, specifically innovation and proactiveness, on SME performance. Survey research design was used for the study, data was sourced from 463 SMEs selected from the population of 10,728 SMEDAN-registered SMEs through a five-point Likert scale questionnaire. Data were analysed employing PLS-SEM via SmartPLS 3.0. Findings revealed that innovation and proactiveness positively and significantly influence SME performance. The study recommends increased investment in innovation, R&D, and proactive marketoriented strategies to enhance SME competitiveness.
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