Socio-cultural Influence on Technology Education in the Attainment of Economic and Political Sustainable Development

Abstract

The rise of Technology Education is part of a larger shift for sustainable growth and development in any country. Technology Education represents effort to design, develop, implement, to achieve a never-ending array of desirable development in any country. The organization for Economic and Political Cooperation and Development lists some key factors for sustainable development as science and technology, growth and development but rarely address the socio-cultural challenges and influences on technology education for sustainable development in any country of the world. The key factor from social, economic and political development of any country is considered a driving force for both growth and development. This paper therefore, focuses on the importance of technology education in the attainment of sustainable development in Nigeria, and challenges facing technology education in the attainment of economic and political sustainable development. Conclusion and recommendations where made which include: implementation of effective measures on socio-cultural aspect of education into technology education for sustainable economic and political growth and development in the country.