This is a review paper that examines the critical role of engineering entrepreneurship in driving national development in Nigeria, focusing on the integration of functional education and entrepreneurship within engineering programmes. The introduction outlines the significance of this integration, emphasizing the need for educational reforms that align engineering curricula with practical, real-world applications and entrepreneurial skills to better prepare graduates for the modern economy. The methodology involves a comprehensive review of empirical studies and theoretical models related to engineering education, entrepreneurship, and functional education, particularly in the Nigerian context. The results highlight both the successes and challenges of integrating entrepreneurship into engineering education in Nigeria, noting systemic barriers such as outdated curricula, resource limitations, and insufficient faculty expertise. The paper concludes by stressing the potential of engineer