ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD

Patrick Chinda Duhu & Emmanuel V. Mbaga

Department of Electrical Technology Education, 

School of Technology and Science Education,

Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

Email: patrickchindad@gmail.com

Abstract: The paper examines the significant roles of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in economic development and poverty reduction in Nigeria. It also discusses the roles of entrepreneurship development for sustainable development. The paper specifically hinged on the various entrepreneurial opportunities in TVET and how it can be harnessed to achieve sustainable economic development. It was stressed that in order to enhance productivity and bring about sustainable economic development, skills development in TVET and entrepreneurship is vital. TVET plays important roles in the provision of skills, knowledge, attitude and values needed for the development and has emerged as one of the most effective human resource development strategies that Nigeria needs for sustainable economic growth especially in this era of dwindling oil price in the world market.  Finally the paper highlighted the challenges to achieving this noble cause and some solutions were proffered

Keywords: Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Entrepreneurship, Skills, Sustainable Development, Wealth Creation