Vocational-technical education in Nigeria: a review

Abstract

Vocational-technical education (VTE) is defined as that aspect of education which leads to the acquisition of practical and applied skills as well as basic scientific knowledge. The major focus of this paper was to examine the trend in VTE, its development from the pre-colonial, colonial and post independence eras. This paper discusses different levels where VTE is offered. The problems were identified and recommendations for solutions were suggested.