Vocational and Technical Education: A Tool for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper focuses on the importance of vocational and technical education towards enhancing sustainable development in Nigeria. The concepts of sustainable development, challenges, strategies and the role of vocational and technical education as appropriate tools towards development of both individuals and the nation at large are discussed in this paper. This is more so as problems facing the country among others, range from unemployment, high rate of poverty and insecurity of lives and property. The strategies for re-designing vocational and technical education are also discussed. Recommendations were made that would make for sustainable human and national development.

Keywords: Sustainable Development, human capital, vocational education.