Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Sustainability of Agro- Allied Firm in Ogun State, Nigeria

Abstract

The crucial part played by Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the sustainable development of various industries, including the agro-allied sector, should be emphasized. Hence, this study examines the effect of TVET on the sustainability of Agro-allied firms in Ogun State. Specifically, it (i) investigates the impact of governance on a company's goal realization and (ii) examines the impact of the quality institution on employee productivity. The study used a survey research design with a population of 16 agro-allied firms in Ogun State, of which 48 staff consisting of 3 top-level personnel from each agro-allied firm were sampled, administered structured questionnaires and responses were analyzed using correlation and regression through SPSS v23. The result indicated that governance significantly impacts the company's goal realization with B= .482 and R square= 63.7%, and Quality institution significantly impacts employee productivity with B= .482 and R square= 60.1%. The study concluded that TVET significantly affects agro-allied firms' sustainability. It was recommended that agro-allied firms prioritize and invest in good governance practices and effective institutional frameworks to enhance their goal realization and employee productivity. Such efforts can contribute to improved financial outcomes and overall organizational success.