Leveraging Modern Technologies in Developing Vocational Education Professionals in Nigeria Universities

Vocational education programmes in Nigerian Universities are greatly affected by technological advancement, changes in curriculum content and methodology both in teaching and learning. This paper sought to determine the extent to which modern technologies have been leveraged to promote vocational education programme in Nigerian Universities to enhance their standards and contribution to socio-economic and vocational education professional development in Nigeria. Two research questions were generated and one hypothesis was formulated One hundred and twenty (120) vocational education lecturers from the University of Calabar and Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) were used for the study. The hypothesis was tested at 05 significant levels. The study revealed that modern technologies are inadequately utilized for promoting professional opportunities in vocational education in Nigeria.