GRADUATES’ SKILLS ACQUISITION AND ITS ROLE IN FOSTERING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION OF NIGERIA
Abstract
The authors of this paper critically ex-ray the role of graduates’ skills acquisition in fostering social and economic transformation of Nigeria. The first discourse centred on the concept of skill acquisition. The second discourse centred on the importance of skill acquisition. The third discourse centred on the meaning of social transformation and the individual. Finally, logical conclusion where reached. Based on the discussions, it was recommended, among others, that governments at various levels should endeavour to encourage and support the higher education institution graduates with reasonable financial resources as this will provide opportunity for them to effectively utilize the entrepreneurial skills acquired to launch new business or entrepreneurial ventures.
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