Research Article
Home Economics as Mechanism for Actualizing Nigeria’s National Economic Empowerment Development Strategies
Oghenero Ruth Omorogieva*
,
Nkeiruka Nwabah
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 1, June 2026
Pages:
1-8
Received:
12 April 2026
Accepted:
7 May 2026
Published:
28 May 2026
Abstract: Home Economics is a skill-oriented discipline with potential to address unemployment, poverty, and related social challenges in Nigeria. Despite the implementation of the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS), achieving its core objectives of poverty reduction, employment generation, and wealth creation, remains a challenge. This study therefore examined how knowledge and skills acquired in Home Economics can contribute to the realization of these objectives, particularly among youth. A descriptive survey design was adopted using a purposive sample of 1,199 undergraduate students from the Department of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Benin, Nigeria. Data was collected by the use of a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that over 70% of respondents agreed that skills acquired in Home Economics, such as catering, fashion design, interior decoration, bead making, and childcare can significantly promote poverty reduction, employment generation, and wealth creation. High levels of agreement were recorded across all three NEEDS objectives, indicating strong perceived relevance of Home Economics in economic empowerment. The study concludes that Home Economics is a viable mechanism for achieving key objectives of NEEDS. It recommends increased government support and enrollment in Home Economics programs to enhance skill acquisition, foster self-reliance, promote job creation, and reduce poverty and social vices associated with unemployment.
Abstract: Home Economics is a skill-oriented discipline with potential to address unemployment, poverty, and related social challenges in Nigeria. Despite the implementation of the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS), achieving its core objectives of poverty reduction, employment generation, and wealth creation, remains a challenge...
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Research Article
Forecasting Future Green Skill Demands for Green Jobs in Addis Ababa: The Case Study of Dajazmach Geresu Duki Industrial College
Demelash Hailu Mitiku*,
Biadgelign Ademe
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 1, June 2026
Pages:
9-25
Received:
29 April 2026
Accepted:
30 May 2026
Published:
29 June 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijvetr.20261201.12
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Abstract: The shift to a green economy is drastically changing Addis Ababa's labor market, raising demand for green skills and competencies in a variety of industries. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions like Dajazmach Geresu Duki Industrial College still struggle to match training programs with changing labor market demands, despite Ethiopia's strong national commitments through the Climate-Resilient Green Economy Strategy. In addition to evaluating current skill gaps and institutional preparedness at DGIC, this study sought to project future green skill requirements from 2026 to 2031. A mixed-method research methodology was used, combining primary data gathered from 126 instructors via questionnaires and interviews with a systematic synthesis of papers published between 2020 and 2025. SPSS was used in conjunction with hybrid forecasting methods to analyze quantitative data. The results showed that instructors and trainees had a moderate level of green skill availability. Waste management (Mean = 3.33) and environmental management (Mean = 3.07) were shown to be relative strengths, however renewable energy technologies (Mean = 2.73) and green ICT competencies (Mean = 2.79) showed significant weaknesses. According to forecasting results, 66.7% of respondents prioritized skills linked to solar energy as the most important short-term need, while 60.3% of respondents favored AI applications for sustainability as the top long-term demand area. The overall level of institutional preparedness for the green transition was determined to be moderate, with concerns about capacity building, curricular integration, and infrastructure. DGIC is in a transitional stage of green skills development, with growing demand but insufficient training capacity, requiring curriculum reform and stronger industry alignment.
Abstract: The shift to a green economy is drastically changing Addis Ababa's labor market, raising demand for green skills and competencies in a variety of industries. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions like Dajazmach Geresu Duki Industrial College still struggle to match training programs with changing labor market demands, ...
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