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Artisanship and Innovation in the Nigerian Transport Sector: The Role of Nacetem

O. F. Sanusi, T.O. Elufisan

O. F. Sanusi 1 

T.O. Elufisan 1 
  1. National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Ile-Ife, Nigeria 1


Abstract:

The development of any nation is anchored by various factors which are identified as economic drivers; among these factors is technology.According to Hornby (2002), it is defined as a scientific knowledge, used in practical ways, especially in the designing of new machines, machineries and equipment. This improvement in technological activities has been termed innovation. Technological innovation often results in the generation of new process or product or significantly improved process or products. The introduction of these products to artisans in any technological field simply signifies innovation practises; hence the need to train them on the use of the products or process that will make them more innovative and enhance their output.  Being an inevitable tool, Nigeria transport sector had witnessed various technology innovation activities which have not been fully harnessed by the artisans in the sectors. This paper therefore seeks to address the role of National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) as a policy agency in the adoption and acquisition of various technological innovations available at Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) Zaria, for the development of best practises by transport artisans.

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Artisanship, Technology, Innovation, Transport, Sector.

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