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Strengthening Youth Empowerment Programmes through Technical anf Vocational Education and Training; A Strategy for Reducing Unemployment in Nigeria
(Book of Proceeding of 25th Annual National Conference of Nigerian Association of Teachers of TechnologyAt, 2012) Nwankwo, F. C.; Igwe, C. O.; Ibrahim, D.
There has been growing concern about the rate of unemployment and underemployment among Nigerian Youths and graduates. This has increased the crime and poverty rate of the nation. The federal government, international and non governmental organizations have introduced some youth empowerment programmes to curb the problem of unemployment in Nigeria. Nonetheless, these programmes have not been effective and accessible for the youths. This is because of the poor content of some of the programmes for the reasons that they do not appropraitely incorporate Vocational Technical Education and training in its programme content. Vocational Education and Training which leads to applied and practical skills acquisition if properly integrated in youth empowerment programmes will strengthen the programmes and thereby reduce unemployment to the minimum.
A Comparative Evaluation of the Networks of Three Nigerian Federal Universities for Effective Library Services
(Ghana Library Journal, Ghana, 2013) Abduldayan, F.J.; Oluwade, B.; Oyedum, G.U.
This paper is a comparative evaluation of the networks of three Nigerian federal universities and how such networks can be used to enhance library services. The university networks included in this study are the Federal University of Technology Minna Network (FUTMINNet), University of Jos Network (UNIJOSNet) and University of Lagos Network (UNILAGNet). University of Minna (FUTMIN), established in the 1980s, belongs to the third generation of Nigerian universities; University of Jos (UNIJOS) (established in the 1970s) belongs to the second generation, while University of Lagos (UNILAG) (which was established in the 1960s) belongs to the first generation. Both FUTMIN and UNIJOS are located in North Central geo-political zone of Nigeria while UNILAG is located in the South West zone. The research design employed was the survey method (involving the use of questionnaire, interview, and direct observation) to study the wired and wireless connectivity of the networks of the three universities and compare them against criteria such as network speed, bandwidth, latency, and user response. Structured and semi-structured questionnaires were administered to the network users of each of the three universities, giving a total of 300 questionnaires for the study. The result of the study shows that UNIJOSNet is the fastest while in terms of the wired service, UNILAGNet is the fastest. FUTMINNet is not performing well compared with the UNIJOSNet and UNILAGNet, or not satisfying its users at a satisfactory level. Wireless services of UNIJOSNet and UNILAGNet, which in turn affects the quality of library services offered to users. Wireless services of FUTMINNet do not adequately meet the expectations of users of library services. The paper recommends that the library network services of UNILAGNet has the best performance, while FUTMINNet needs the most improvement. Finally, universities need to enhance their wireless networks by upgrading and expanding the network components and infrastructures of all the networks, especially FUTMINNet.
Human capital development in Technical Vocational Education [TVE] for sustainable national development
(Journal of Education and Practice, 2013) Audu, R.; Igwe, C.O.; Onoh, C.E.C
The globalization process, knowledge economy, and the emergence of new modes of production in the industries in the 21st century has brought about new challenges for the developing economies and their labor markets. However, there is a clear indication now that human skills plays an important role in sustaining the current pace of growth and development through enhanced productivity of human capital. The paper discussed extensively on human capital development in TVE for sustainable national development in Nigeria. The paper also stressed on the concept of TVE and role of TVE human capital development for sustainable national development in Nigeria. The paper concludes that TVE institutions at all levels should be well equipped with good infrastructures, workshop facilities as well as employing qualified teachers to enable the graduates of the program to acquire the required skills for gainful employment in order for them to contribute to the development of their society and the nation at large.
Education and Sustainable Development: Challenges and Prospects of Technology Education in Nation Building
(African Education Indices, 2013) Igwe, C.O.
The sustainable development of a nation depends largely on the level of the citizens' participation in technology education and ability to use that technology in transforming its environment. The 7-point agenda of Yar'Adua's administration is geared towards a better life for Nigerians and having a strong and self-reliant nation with a dynamic economy that can compete globally. Education and training remain the universally acclaimed keys that unlock every" other sector for sustainable national development. This paper discussed education and sustainable development. with emphasis on the role of technology education in nation building, challenges of technology education in a developing nation and made recommendations such as the establishment of more schools and teacher training programs, among others, for a more functional education.
Analysis of personal entrepreneurial competencies possessed by students for establishing small and medium scale enterprise in FCT, Abuja
(Book of Proceedings of 1st International Conference of School of Science and Technology Education (SSTE), 2013) Owodunni, S. A.; Igwe, C. O.; Sanni, T. A.
This study investigated Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PEC) Possessed by technical College students for establishing small and Medium Scale Enterprise (SMEs). Two research questions and 2 hypotheses were developed for this study. A survey research design was used for the study. The population comprised of 234 students of Federal Science Technical College Orozo and Government Technical College, Garki in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The subjects responded to 28-item questionnaires. The questionnaire was validated by 3 experts in entrepreneurship education from Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State. The reliability of the instrument was found to be 0.68 using Cronbach Alpha formula. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer and analyze the research questions, while the hypotheses were tested using t-test statistics at 0.05 level of significant. The study revealed that entrepreneurial competencies such as opportunity sensing, persistence, commitment to contract, risk-taking and information seeking among others are PEC possessed by technical college students in FCT. The findings also showed that PEC such as opportunity sensing, persistence, commitment to contract, risk-taking and information seeking, self-confidence, appraise the performance of the enterprise among others are being utilized by the student. The study further revealed that there was no significant difference between the mean response of male and female students on the PEC possessed by Technical College Student for establishing an enterprise. It was recommended among others that all the competencies discovered to be possessed by students in the study should be packaged and included in curriculum of Technical College programme. Teachers should assist students to identify their PEC for establishing an SME.
Sustainable Quality Assurance in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for National Security in Nigeria
(Book of Proceeding of 26th Annual National Conference of Nigerian Association of Teachers of TechnologyAt, 2013) Igwe, C. O.; Owodunni, S. A.; Nwankwo, F. C.; Onoh, C. E. C.
TVET programme at all levels is in urgent need of revitalization. The quality, relevance and currency of skills and knowledge produced by the current training programme is clearly not meeting private sector need nor is it meeting student expectations for articulation, quality and employability. This is due to many challenges hindering effective implementation of TVET. This paper therefore presents the status of the programme and how national security is attainable through quality assurance in TVET. It further made recommendations on the way forward in improving and sustaining quality assurance in TVET programme in Nigeria.
Promoting Entrepreneurship: The Training Challenges for Science Technology and Vocational Education in Nigeria
(West and Solomon Corporate Ideals LTD, 2013) Dantani, I. W.; Igwe, C. O.
Evaluation of Sectoral Implementation of the Nigerian National IT Policy
(Social Science Research Network, USA,, 2014) Olatokun, W.M.; Abduldayan, F.J.
The Nigerian National IT policy (USE IT) was formulated in March 2001 with sixteen sectoral application areas and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) was established as the implementation agency. Out of these sixteen sectoral applications, this study sought to determine the extent of implementation of t he policy in six sectors - health, agriculture, urban and rural development, arts, culture and tourism, national security and law enforcement as well as research and development. Ministries and agencies relevant to each sector were studied and the extent of implementation of the IT policy was evaluated. The study also assessed the newly drafted national ICT Policy to determine whether areas in the current national 11 policy that are yet to be satisfactorily implemented have been taken care of. The implementation of the national 11 policy in health, agriculture, Nigeria Police Force as well as in the research and development sector was adjudged very satisfactory, that of urban and rural development and Nigeria Immigration Service was seen as average; while it was adjudged unsatisfactory in Arts. Culture and Tourism sector. A review of the newly drafted national ICT policy revealed that some of the identified gaps in the current national IT policy had been incorporated to some extent while recommendations were made tor the other areas.
Entrepreneurship Education: A Vital Tool for Reducing Poverty Through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
(Book of Proceedings of 2nd International Conference of School of Science and Technology Education (SSTE), 2014) Umar, I. Y.; Igwe, C. O.; Udu, A.; Sanni, T. A.
This paper focused on entrepreneurship education as a tool for reducing poverty through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The paper attempts to discuss the concept of entrepreneurship education in different perspective and it basic characteristics. It also examines the role of TVET in job creation and poverty reduction. It further examines the method of developing entrepreneurship education through technical vocational education and training. Conclusions were made based on the focus of the paper and it was recommended that: Training must be focused toward strengthening and making one to be self-reliant, the curriculum of Technical Vocational Education and Training should constantly undergo review to accommodate technological changes, Government should encourage youths by awarding scholarship to engage them in entrepreneurship Education among others.
The influence of Social Media on User Services in Academic Libraries. A case study
(2014-11-26) M.A. Salubuyi; P.U. Akor
The purpose of this study is to find out the influence of social media on user services in Federal University of Technology, Minna. the paper discussed social cyber space where users access, communicate and contribute to the existing knowledge.
Undergraduate Students’ Use of E-Resources in University Libraries in Niger State
(Benue Journal of Library, Management and Information Science (BJLMIS), Makurdi, 2015) Oyedum, G.U; Chukwu, P.; Abduldayan, F.J.; Abedoh, G.O.
Effective use of e-resources in university libraries is necessary for the academic development of students. This paper, therefore, assessed the relative effect of the available e-resources on undergraduate students' use of university libraries in Niger State. The study also ascertained the e-resources that made the greatest contribution to students' use of the libraries. A survey research design was used for the study, and the study population was 130 undergraduate students from Federal University of Technology, Minna, and Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. The main instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire. The two libraries, as the study revealed, mainly subscribe to Science Direct for accessibility of e-resources. The study revealed that e-resources such as e-journals, bibliographic databases, e-books, e-databases, e-newspapers, and e-magazines, among others, were available in the university libraries studied. The study also revealed that, of all the available e-resources considered together, e-journals and bibliographic databases made the greatest contributions, which are significant to undergraduate students' use of the university libraries. To enhance the level of use of e-resources and the entire libraries by undergraduate students, the majority of the students indicated the need for the provision of stable network services, followed by an alternative power supply system and the provision of a regulatory body to govern the use of e-resources in the libraries.
Problems and prospects of computer aided instruction in public primary schools in Niger State
(Journal of Information, Education, Science and Technology (JOEST), 2015) Aniah, A.; Alabi, T. O.; Igwe, C. O.
The paper examined the problems and prospects of Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) in public primary schools in Niger State. The advantages of CAI were raised in the paper while the problems militating against the success of the programme were also highlighted including cost of funding the programme, lack of training opportunities for teachers to be abreast with the techniques of modern technologies, absence of experts to operate the computers, electricity to power the media and time used to develop the software or packages were identified. However, the prospect of CAI to primary school education in Niger State will rest squarely on how the problems enumerated above are addressed. Recommendations were made for government to fund and also embark on massive computer training program, provide alternative source of energy to enhance smooth operation and application of CAI whenever the need arise, experts to maintain the computers, organize workshops and seminars to update teachers knowledge and also provide incentives to boost their moral including Public Private Partnership (PPP) for better CAI programme in primary school.
Information Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduate Students of Federal University of Technology, Minna,Nigeria
(Journal of Arts and Education, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Unuversity University,Lapai, 2015-12) Oyedum Georgine Uchey; Chukwu Patricia; Imavah Shaka; Abduldayan Fatima Jibril; Tauheed Halimah
Impact of e-Learning and open education resources on the teaching and learning of metalwork trades in technical colleges in Benue State, Nigeria
(IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2016) Nwokolo-Ojo, J.; Igwe, C. O.; Umar, I. Y.
This study assessed the impact of e-learning and open education resources on the teaching and learning of metalwork trades in Technical Colleges in Benue State; Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. A questionnaire with reliability coefficient of 0.83 was employed, and was distributed to metalwork trades teachers in the six technical colleges selected for the study in Benue State. Two research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. The subjects for the study comprised 100 technical teachers sampled using simple random sampling technique. Responses were analyzed using statisticalpackagefor social sciences (SPSS). It was found out that e-learning and open education resources for teaching and learning of metalwork trade courses are available in all the technical colleges. It was recommended that Government should ensure that all the tertiary institutions in the country where teachers are trained are provided with e- learning services such as computers connected to internet, multimedia projectors among others, this will make would be teachers to be e-learning compliant and that all the teachers of metalwork trade courses in Benue State technical colleges should be exposed to training and retraining programmes on the use of e-learning resources for effective teaching and learning of metalwork trade courses.
Relevance of Multimedia and Hypermedia Instruction in Enhancing the Teaching and Learning of Industrial and Technology Education
(Journal of Nigerian Association of Teachers of Technology (JONATT), 2016) Nwokolo-Ojo, J. O.; Igwe, C. O.; Puyate, S. T.
The study investigates relevance of multimedia and hypermedia instructions in the teaching and learning of industrial and technology education. The study adopted descriptive survey design method. A total sample of 140 male and female technical teachers in 14 technical colleges in Benue State was selected out of the population of 280, using random sampling technique.30 items questionnaires was used to collect data for the study, with four point response options of Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree and Strongly Disagree with corresponding scores of 4, 3, 2 and 1 respectively. The instrument was validated by three technical teachers from the Department of VTE, Benue State University, Makurdi. Data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Decision point was put at 2.50, implies that a mean rating of less than 2.50 is “Disagree” while a mean rating equal or above 2.50 is “Agree’. The findings revealed that through the use of multimedia and hypermedia helps student store and accessed easily. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that software for integrating multimedia and hypermedia content should be made available to various institututions and teachers must know how to access relevant multimedia content and share practice in the creation of content appropriate to every learning situation.
Impart of Teachers’ Instructional Task Performance On Students’ Academic Achievement in Basic Technology in Secondary Schools in Gusau, Zamfara State.
(Journal of Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, 2016) Igwe, C. O.; Nwokolo-Ojo, J. O.; Puyate, S. T.; Samuel, V. O.
Teachers instructional task performance is a vital determinant of students’ academic achievement. Therefore, the creativity and innovative skills of the technology teachers in instructional delivery process impacts on the students’ academic performance. The study assessed the impact of teachers’ instructional task performance on students’ academic achievement in basic technology in secondary schools in Gusau, Zamfara State. Two research questions and one hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The population consists of four principals, eight teachers and 120 students which gives a total of 132 respondents, sampled from government secondary schools in Gusau. 132 copies of structured questionnaires were used for data collection. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The hypotheses were tested using t-test at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that the basic technology lessons were not adequately and effectively delivered by teachers. Lack of conducive teaching and learning environment, inadequate instructional materials and effective utilization in teaching basic technology affected students’ academic achievement. From the findings, recommendations are that the government and stakeholders should ensure that only technical teachers are employed to teach basic technology and are periodically engaged in re-training programmes. Provide adequate and relevant teaching aids to facilitate the teaching and learning process in a conducive environment.
Cross Job Transferability Skills Required by Technical and Vocational Education Graduates for Curbing Unemployment in Niger State
(4th International Conference of School of Science and Technology Education (SSTE), 2016) Raymond, E.; Ojeme, J. A.; Igwe, C. O.; Mohammed, A. S.
This study was designed to determine the cross job transferability skills required by Technical and Vocational Education graduates for curbing unemployment in Niger State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. A total of 50 respondents comprising of ten (10) Technical and Vocational Education lecturers in Federal University of Technology, Minna, twenty (20) Technical and Vocational Education graduates already working in Niger State, and twenty(20) employers of labour. Two research questions guided the study. The instrument for data collection was a five point scale questionnaires titled: Cross Job Transferability Skills Questionnaires (CJTSQ). Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. Finding revealed that: Appropriate expression of feelings, understanding and respect of the feelings of others; working effectively and productively with others; and defining and accepting individual and group roles and responsibilities are among the required transferable skills needed for cross job mobility of Technical and Vocational Education graduate. It was also discovered that redesigning programmes to include content that are vocationally oriented; and allowing students to discover and develop skills by themselves are techniques for improving the acquisition of cross job transferability skills of technical and vocational education graduates. It was therefore recommended that greater recognition and promotion of transferable skills to enhance flexibility in cross-occupational mobility should be encouraged in Technical and Vocational Education. Also, teachers and employment facilitators should help Technical and Vocational Education graduates recognize and understand their transferable skills.
Assessment of the Skill Acquisition Centers in Training Youths for self-Employment in Niger State
(Benue State University Journal of Education (BSUJE), 2017) Igwe, C. O.; Abutu, F.; Gana, C. S.; Nwokolo-Ojo, J. C.; Mohammed, M. M
This paper assessed the effectiveness of skill acquisition centers in training youths for self-employment in Niger State. The study was a survey research in which data were collected with the use of a 30-item questionnaire on a population of 158 respondents purposively sampled from National Directorate of Employment (NDE) skill acquisition centers for youth in Minna, Suleja and Bida towns. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation on a 4-point scale, while z-test was used to test the null hypotheses at.05 level of probability. Findings of the study revealed that a number of programmes are put in place in skill acquisition centers but faced several challenges in terms of effective implementation. The study found that the small amount of salaries paid to master trainers plus the irregularities and delay in payment reduces motivation to teach skills; poor monitoring, supervision and pedagogical competence in terms of instructional delivery of skills; poor funding and misappropriation of training funds plus disregards to the needs of the informal sector: are among the major challenges faced by skill acquisition centers in training youth for self-employment in Niger State. The study recommended standardizing programme implementation operations and certification at skill acquisition centers and adequate funding of NDE youth training programmes at all levels of governance in Nigeria.
Effects of mind Mapping Strategy on Achievement of Senior Secondary School Chemistry Students in Minna Metropolis
(Nigerian Journal of Educational Philosophy (NJEP), 2017) Gana, C. S.; Nmamdu, R. K.; Ibrahim, W. D.; Igwe, C. O.
Student in Minna Metropolis, Niger State. The research design employed was Quasi-Experimental design. Random Sampling Technique was used to select four senior secondary schools for the study intact classes with a sample size of 261 (179 male and 82 female) SS 11 Chemistry students was used. The research instruments used were the twenty items multiple-choice Chemistry Achievement Test (CAT) and Students Motivation Toward Chemistry Learning Questionnaire (SMTCLQ). The instruments were validated by experts. The instrument for data collection was CAT. The reliability coefficients of CAT was 0.81 using kuder Richardson (KR-21). Two research questions and two null hypotheses were raised for the study. Analysis of Covariance was employed in analyzing the data. The results showed that :( 1) students exposed to mind Mapping Instructional Strategy performed better than their counterpart that used conventional method; (11) there was no significant difference in the mean achievement scores of male and female students taught chemistry using Mind Mapping Instructional Strategy (MMIS). In conclusion Mind Mapping Strategy affects the student achievement positively. Therefore, it was recommended, among others, that Mind Mapping Strategy should be used in teaching chemistry at senior secondary schools.
Adopting Economic Knowledge and Technology Driven Approach as a Means of Achieving Sustainable Economy
(5th International Conference of School of Science and Technology Education (SSTE), 2017) Igwe, C. O.; Chibuogwu, C. F.; Gana, C. S.; Akawu, L. A.
The driving forces of any economy is knowledge and technology. The pride of any economy is its sustainability. Consistent technological innovations will constitute the lubricant that eases the processes in any economy that can be sustained. Economic knowledge produces and engenders the lubrication of the technological knows-how which runs the economy for sustainability. This paper examines the roles of economic knowledge and technology driven approach in achieving sustainable economy. It also considers the barriers to sustainable economy as well as the benefit derivable from a sustained economy. It therefore recommends measures to be put in place if any meaningful economic development activity should take place in any society economic sustainability.