Inclusive Technical Vocational Education and Training (Tvet) For Sustainable National Security

Abstract

This article examined inclusive technical, vocational education and training (TVET) for sustainable national security. It identifies insecurity as a big problem in Nigeria caused by the government's inability to handle the problems of unemployment, poverty, and unequal wealth distribution. The violation of peace and security often results in violence and the loss of life and property. Diseases, violent crime, political assassinations, kidnapping, civil war, ethnic and religious disputes, terrorism, and environmental degradation all constitute insecurity in the nation. Inclusive TVET is a crucial tool to equip individuals with the necessary self-reliance skills to help reduce social vices and insecurity. Therefore, inclusive TVET aims to empower unemployed youths, school dropouts, physically challenged and marginalized groups, and rural dwellers and retirees with the necessary skills for self-reliance. By adopting and consistently practising the inclusive TVET approach; poverty, inequality, and insecurity can be reduced thereby engendering national security. Hence, it was recommended that inclusive TVET delivery options be accessible to every Nigerian, equipping them with the necessary skills for self-reliance, enhancing wealth creation, and reducing poverty, inequality, and insecurity.