Enhancing the Science, Technical and Vocational Skills of Universal Basic Education Graduates in Nigeria

Abstract

The main focus of this paper is on how acquisition of science, technical and vocational skills by the
universal Basic Education graduates in Nigeria can be enhanced. The paper outlines how science and
technical skills can be taught and imparted practically to the learners in the workshops and laboratories.
The need to incorporate indigenous Artisans and skilled personnels into the UBE programme was
highlighted. Anticipated obstacles associated with the idea of using indigenous skilled personnel was also
explained. Finally the paper concludes that the present universal Basic Education programme can be
strengthened and the vocational goals of the learners achieved, if the skills and expertise of the indigenous
people are incorporated into the system. Recommendations made include, adopting a compulsory one-year
vocational skill training for all junior secondary school graduates in Nigeria.