Nigeria beyond Job Scarcity: The Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

Abstract

The increase in abled and employable Nigerians has limited the chances of
being employed as available jobs are limited and scarce. As a result of this, these category of people fight for survival and integration into the economic society of the country. At this point, creating jobs is the only way the graduates and undergraduate skilled personnel can be self sustained and end up being employers of labour rather than been employed. TVET, with the objective of equipping individuals with required marketable skills will empower them to make a living from the acquired skills. TVET skill enhances productivity and boost competitiveness among cottage industries and in the global economy. It is concluded that acquired technical skills will enable individuals to be gainfully employed, employers of labour and reducing the search for white collar jobs. Therefore, it is recommended that TVET stakeholders should ensure that aids are given to those who have chosen TVET as a career at the expense of general education only.