AVAILABILITY AND CONDITION OF FACILITIES FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
This study examines the availability and condition of facilities required for the effective implementation of technical and vocational education programmes in Rivers State. Technical and vocational education depends primarily on functional workshops, laboratories and equipment that support hands-on learning, but many institutions across the state struggle with inadequate or obsolete facilities. A descriptive survey design was used to investigate teachers’ and students’ experiences in four Government Technical Colleges and seven Government Craft Development Centres. A sample of 532 respondents was selected using proportional stratified random sampling. Data were collected through observational checklists, document reviews, interviews and a structured questionnaire, and were analysed using percentages and mean scores with a decision benchmark of 2.50. Findings showed that most facilities required for effective programme delivery were either unavailable or insufficient in quantity. Only a few areas such as automobile, electrical, woodwork and some mechanical workshops had basic equipment, while essential facilities for home management, introductory technology, business studies and agricultural education were largely absent. The condition of the available facilities was also poor, with most equipment classified as bad, obsolete or unsuitable for practical instruction. These deficiencies limit both teaching quality and students’ opportunities for skill acquisition. The results-highlight a significant gap between policy expectations and actual infrastructural realities. Improving the state of facilities is therefore necessary for strengthening technical and vocational education and producing graduates with employable and entrepreneurial competencies.
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