IMPROVING TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN NIGERIA THROUGH THE PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP APPROACH.

Abstract

Technical and vocational Education and Training (TVET) is established to provide skilled manpower needs in public/private partnership. TVET has been used by several developed countries as an instrument for development because of its impact on productivity and economic development. Public/Private partnership in TVET will be the engine for economic growth, create opportunity for employment and wealth creation. This paper highlights the concepts of Public/Private Partnership, Public/Private Partnership models, benefits of partnering in TVET, why government use private partnerships, the TVET-PPP experiences in Nigeria, areas of PPP intervention for the improvement of TVET, challenges in Public/Private Partnership in TVET.  The paper conclude that PPP in TVET must be supported by the national government and designed to support creation and training in Technical and Vocational Education. On the basis of this, recommendations were made which call for government and its agencies in TVET sector should organize sensitization workshop and seminars aimed at enlightening people on the benefits and other complexities of PPP project.