ACHANYA Hephzibah Ladi
Center for Gender Studies
achanyahephzibah@gmail.com
EUGINE Aliegba
Department of Political Science
eugaliegba@gmail.com
COMFORT Adokwe Obed
Department of Public Administration
Nasarawa State University Keffi
adokweca@nsuk.edu.ng
Abstract
This study investigates the multifaceted Impact of Substance Abuse on Women Entrepreneurial
Success and Household Dynamics in Kano State Nigeria. The research examines two key areas,
entrepreneurial success and household economic dynamics. Utilizing a quantitative approach,
data was collected through a survey of respondents in Kano State. A calculated Taro Yammani
sample size of 400 respondents from eight metropolitan Local Government Areas (LGAs) of
Kano Metropolis filled and returned 306 questionnaires. The study was anchored on differential
association theory. The findings of the study revealed that: there was a strong perceived link
between substance abuse and reduced entrepreneurial success, as well as a strong perception that
substance abuse among women negatively affects household economics and overall well-being
in Kano state Nigeria, Based on the study findings, it was recommended that, the state
government should provide access to affordable and confidential substance abuse treatment
services, as well as support groups and counselling tailored to the needs of women entrepreneurs,
government should also formulate policy interventions to address the root causes of substance
abuse among women, such as poverty, lack of education, and social inequality, this can be
achieved through partnering with civil society organizations and adequate parental supervision.
Keywords: Substance abuse, household economic dynamic and wellbeing, women’s
entrepreneurial success.