Practical skill acquisition through Vocational and Technical Education: A veritable tool for technological advancement in Nigeria.

Abstract

Possession of relevant requisite practical skill increases the chances of economic stability arid technological advancement of a nation It is also established by several great bodies or organization such ay United Sat URNS. USESCO, Department of International Development, ECOWAS and several countries of the world that Vocational^ and Technical Education is the key to achieving technological breakthrough and emancipation The paper discussed CRITICALLY and analytically under the following sub-topics, relevance of skill acquisition, justification for acquisition of Vocational and Technical Skills, skill acquisition and national development. Vocational and Technical Education and skill acquisition, challenges of Vocational and Technical Education in practical skill development in Nigerian. mechanisms for improving TVET m the development OF practical skills and a number of recommendations fur ameliorating several factors hindering Vocational and Technical education in the delivery of teaching practical skills.