Managerial Competencies and Growth of Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) in Abuja Metropolis, Nigeria

Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed at investigating the effect of managerial competencies on growth SMEs in Abuja Metropolis, Nigeria. Research methodology: The adopted Raosoft to determine a sample size 395. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection, while regression analysis. Results: It found that both technical and personal have positive strong SMEs, conceptual skills recorded negative insignificant Metropolis. Limitations: is limited operators Metropolis (the political capital Nigeria), Leaving Lagos economic Nigeria untouched). only when covered one can give clear direction if Nigerian are changing with business world. Contribution: Operators, owners as well policymakers expected benefit from this it will serve an eye-opener hidden untapped potentials embedded proper application skills. Keywords: 1. Managerial-Competencies 2. Technical-Competency 3. Personal-Competency 4. 5. Growth