History and Status of Technical Education in Nigeria with Special Reference to the Ten Northern States

Abstract

This study traces the history of technical education in Nigeria and its present status. Special reference was made to the ten northern states. The primary objective is to determine what is being done to improve general education and especially technical education. A successful technical education program for the country and, in particular the ten northern states, will have to take into consideration the building of good facilities, supply of tools and equipment, and adequate teacher training.