The Role of Autotronics’ Skills in Technical Vocational Education and Training for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Abstract

There is the need to address knowledge gap on autotronics skills in Nigeria, in order to rescue the nation from falling further behind with respect to technological advancements of the world. This paper looks at the role of autotronics skills in Technical Vocational education and Training (TVET) as a tool for industrialization and promoting modern automotive technology for sustainable development in Nigeria. The paper highlights on the concept of TVET, the need for autotronics technology in TVET and the challenges of TVE in Nigeria. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations made amongst which are that policy makers and curriculum developers in line with the nation’s policies and programmes should adequately include autotronics technology in TVET programmes in order to address the challenges facing the nation’s automobile servicing standardization and to promote sustainable development in Nigeria