RESETTING VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM PROVISION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Nigeria is faced with numerous problems which pose serious threats to the economic development of the country if not tackled. The problems range from persistent poverty level to uncontrolled unemployment among others which can only be met by resetting vocational and technical education. It is strongly believed that no nation can progress without investing and developing vocational and technical education, but unluckily Nigeria has neglected this aspect of education and that is why we are into this present situation of economic breakdown. This paper examined the concept and importance of vocational and technical education. It identified the need to reposition the programme and how to reposition it. It also went ahead and recognized some problems facing the programme and suggested ways of improving the system.