Idiong, Uduak-Obong (2020) TVET AS A TOOL FOR DIVERSIFYING THE NATIONAL ECONOMY TO EASE THE EFFECT OF CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. In: 2nd International Conference, 10-11 November 2020, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
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With the continuous fluctuation and declining price of crude oil in the international market caused by a slump in demand and couple with the impact of coronavirus pandemic, there has been a steady decline in government revenue and hence an increase in the country's debt.This decline in oil prices has also accounted for the high level of unemployment, high mortality rate, crime and insurgency among others as the government is unable to provide basic amenities for the welfare of its citizens. Owing to the above mention problems, this paper seeks to address the need for economic diversification through TVET (Technical & Vocational Education and Training) as a source of revenue generation to the government and also as a means reducing unemployment, youth unrest and crime. Empowering people with necessary skills will help to lessen the burden on government as the citizens will be self-sufficient and self-employed making them to be employers of labour. If available TVET options are properly utilized, it will go a long way to reduce overdependence even on imports of goods and services and boost the country’s economy. This paper therefore recommends the review of the current TVET curriculum to meet up with international standards and current challenges of unemployment, as well as the establishment of more TVET centres across the urban and rural areas of the country to train more youths, physically challenge people as well as unemployed adults.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | TVET, Fluctuation, Coronavirus, Unemployment, Economy |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering T Technology > TX Home economics |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Joy Oluwabukola Olayiwola |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Apr 2023 12:15 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Apr 2023 12:15 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/2196 |
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