TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP: A BRIDGE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Nigerian educational system has been witnessing an explosion in the context of declining resource inputs particularly from the government. Many of the developing nations have thus realized that the principal mechanism for developing human knowledge and economic growth is through TVET. Technical Vocational Education and Training TVET is a planned programme of courses and learning experiences that encourages skills acquisition, knowledge and attitudes needed for professional careers. The paper viewed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) as a strategy for revamping TVET for adequate technology advancement and economic growth in Nigeria through collaboration. The paper took a critical look at the needs for Public-Private Partnership in TVET, benefits and its relative importance to the economic development. Constraints on TVET as well as way forward were also highlighted. The paper recommends that a linkage between schools and the private sector should be strengthened to ensure appropriate interface with the world of work. This could be achieved through constant invitation of private sectors to participate in school TEVT programmes.