LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN POST-CONFLIÇT PEACE BUILDING NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA

Abstract

The study examines the role of Technology and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in empowering youth  as  a  critical  component  in post-conflict peace-building  in North  Eastern Nigeria.  Following  prolonged  conflict  and  insurgency,  the  region  faces  severe  challenges, particularly youth unemployment, social disintegration, and a skills gap. The article reports the theoretical  part and key concepts  surrounding TVET’s potential to equip youth with employable skills, promote entrepreneurship, and contribute to economic recovery and peace building. By critically evaluating various models and existing TVET practices, the study highlights the  importance  of integrating TVET into peace-building  strategies to reduce poverty,  foster economic self-reliance,  and prevent further instability in the region. Furthermore, the article explores the potential benefits, limitations, and areas for further research, with an emphasis on the intersection of education, peace, and development. The study concludes with recommendations for stakeholders, including policymakers and educators, to leverage TVETin addressing the socio-