Contemporary Issues in Funding Technical Education Programmes in Nigerian Universities

Ayonmike Chinyere Shirley

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This study examined the contemporary issues in funding of Technical Education programmes in Nigerian universities. Two research questions and 2 hypotheses guided the study. Survey research design was used in this study. The population of the study was 32 Heads’ of Department (H.O.D) of Technical Education programme in 20 Nigerian universities offering Technical Education programmes. No sampling was done rather all the 32 H.O.D were used as sample of the study. The instrument for data collection was a 4-point scale questionnaire which was validated by 3 lecturers from Delta State University, Abraka. To ascertain the reliability of the questionnaire 10 copies were administered on 10 Technical Education lecturers from Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba and data collected were analysed using Cronbach’s alpha techniques which yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.72 reliability coefficient. Data were collected by the researcher through 6 research assistants. Mean was used for research questions, while t-test was used to test the hypotheses at .05 level of significance. The findings from the study revealed that the expensive nature and importation of Technical Education machines and facilities were challenges to funding Technical Education programmes. Furthermore, the study revealed that the funding related challenges to Technical Education can be addressed through partnering with industries to build and equip Technical Education workshops/laboratories, as well, the H.O.Ds should establish and run consultancy services, and introduce development levies for students. Hence, it was recommended that Technical Education programmes can be effectively funded using alternative sources and approaches of funding Technical Education programmes in Nigerian universities.


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