The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Vocational and Technical Education in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper attempts to examine the roles of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) in
Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) in Nigeria. To achieve this, the definitions of ICT and VTE were
given. The benefits of ICT and the use of ICT were also discussed. The challenges of VTE were also
highlighted before the exposition on the role of ICT in VTE. It was concluded that the emergence of ICT
remain at the centre of global socioeconomic transformation. The paper recommended that schools
offering VTE should be connected to ICT facilities and the staff should be properly trained to be ICT
compliant.