Roles of Counsellors in Entrepreneurship Education in National Open University of Nigeria

Abstract: Every Nigerian has the right to develop his/her fullest potential. The National Open University of Nigerian (NOUN) and its Entrepreneurship Education motivates students to become more productive and creative both at work and learning through counseling roles. Therefore, Guidance and Counseling and Entrepreneurship Education are meant to foster sustainable economic innovation in NOUN for self-development, self-satisfaction and national growth.They are strong determinations in human life as it affects students from childhood to maturity. In this paper, attempts were made to explain the concept of Guidance and counseling and Entrepreneurship Education, its objectives and its conceptual model for Entrepreneurship education with regards to NOUN study center's justification. Finally, the roles of counselors and some recommendations/suggestions were proffered.