Information Technology Service Provision in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET); Implication for Sustainable Development in 21st Century

Abstract

The provision of technology information services for effective technical vocational education and training (TVET) programme in Nigeria is a sine-qua-non for sustainable development in the 21st century. Access to, and ability to use information among Nigerians is one of the most important factors that can sustain Nigeria as the giant of Africa and enable it achieve its dream as one of the twenty largest world economies by the year 2020. The main drivers of ICT in TVET emanate from attempts to meet the demand of maturing or emerging knowledge economies which includes keeping pace with ICT and new technologies in the workplace. TVET is a type of education which prepares individuals for the world of work and also is a viable tool for sustainable development. The economic and industrial development of any nation in the 21st century is propel by effective integration of ICT in TVET through the provision of technology information services. This is saddled with some and challenges like infrastructure-related challenges, availability and accessibility of information technology resources and poor funding. Recommended among others, improved maintenance culture on t systems and 1CT tools and regular facilities upgrade. The government and relevant stakeholders should improve budgetary, allocation for adequate funding. Also, the private sector should contribute in both financial and material resources toward the provision of technology information services for effective TVET programme in Nigeria. The implication of ITSP in TVET for Sustainable development in the 21st century is that TVET can no aim to reach its full potential. Today information technology have been integrated in the process of education and training, leading to a view concept of e-learning and GTVET.