Enhancing undergraduates competitiveness in agribusiness to strengthen University-Agribusiness Industry linkage

This study aimed at enhancing undergraduates’ competitiveness in agribusiness to strengthen university- agribusiness industry linkage in Nigeria. The study was conducted at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Participatory method was employed to solicit for information from 35 participants who are members of the agribusiness enhancement partnership in the University. Findings revealed that Undergraduates competitiveness can be enhanced through strong policy framework and concerted efforts to involve them in practical oriented endeavours in real life situations. Based on the findings, it is recommended that efforts be directed at fostering viable training and mentorship programme, intensification of linkages with other relevant establishments, special agribusiness-industry attachment be integrated into the University curriculum, and establishing an Entrepreneurial Fund Scheme to facilitate the special agribusiness-industry attachment, and for piloting agribusiness innovations.