THE NEED FOR PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Abstract: Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system is generally accepted as education system anticipated to produce a skilled labour force that can struggle and excel in fast transforming environment and recovers the nation’s economy. Technical Vocational Education and Training system in Nigeria and many other developing nations are in crisis and in urgent needs for intervention. Public Private Partnership (PPP) is considered as an alternative approach put forward to deal with the challenges confronting this significant education system. For this reason, this paper attempts to adjoin to the existing literature on Public Private Partnership in technical Vocational Education and Training by examining; Public Private Partnership (PPP) and its vital roles in economic recovery, factors militating against effective PPP and TVET programmes. Implementation for technological development and economic recovery in Nigeria through PPP collaboration were also highlighted economic. The paper concludes by recommending for Public Private Partner participation in Technical Vocational education and Training system in Nigeria to enhance its economic potentials.