journal-of-statistics-and-management-systems Journal of Statistics and Management Systems 2169-0014 0972-0510 Taru Publications 10.47974/JSMS-1758 EFFECT of strategic entrepreneurship practice on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) performance in Nasarawa State, Nigeria Angbazo Andah Ruth Department of Entrepreneurship, School of Business, Woxsen University, Hyderabad, Telangana, 502345, India Abecan John Blessing Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria Hussaini Abdullahi Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria 29 10 1195 1204 31 10 2026

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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