GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

                                                                                                         ABSTRACT

In recent years, the importance of holistic education in Nigeria to integrates both academic and practical skills have gained significant attention. Music education, in particular has been recognized for its ability to enhance cognitive abilities, creativity, and emotional intelligence among students. Hence, in Nigerian school system, entrepreneurship education has become increasingly relevant in preparing students for the challenges of the modern workforce, emphasizing skills such as innovation, problem solving and financial literacy. This study aims to investigate the current state of music education and entrepreneurial skills development in selected public secondary schools in Uyo Municipality. Sources of information came through a comprehensive review of related literature and empirical research design in form of questionnaires titled: Music Students and Entrepreneurial Skill Questionnaire (MSESQ). The findings of the study reveals that due to unavailability of adequate musical instruments and instructional materials, students’ development on entrepreneurial skills becomes low. Also it is found out that, despite the musical knowledge acquired by students through entrepreneurial studies, they may not depend solely on that for a livelihood. Thus, by understanding the existing practices and challenges, the researcher recommends provision of adequate musical instruments, and motivational teaching methods to acquire certain musical skills for enhancing music education. Moreover, as one of educational policies, quality feedback to evaluate the holistic development among students in public secondary schools should be emphasized.

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurship, Musical skills, Assessment and Public Secondary Schools