GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

There is an inherent expectation in every society that citizens should discover, develop and direct their energies, interest and talents towards making a constructive contribution to the society and the economy. The present social, economic and technological changes in Nigeria have posed great challenges for occupational competence. There is evidence throughout Nigeria that the labour market for the unskilled is slow indeed. This paper, therefore is highlighting the importance of vocational education/training therefore provides a common tenet in providing potential ability to afford each individual a maximum opportunity for the discovery, development and direction of his/her potential for making economic and social contribution through the world of work thereby help in sustaining our country’s democracy.