Emerging Vocations in Metal Working Industry for the Development of Small and Medium- Sized Enterprises in Nigeria

Abstract

The metal working industry is a vital sector in the Nigeria’s economy, considering its significant potential for growth and development. However, the industry is bedeviled with various challenges, which include; limited access to finance, inadequate infrastructure, shortage of skilled personnel among other things. Therefore, this paper identified emerging vocations in the metal working industry that can contribute to the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. Specifically, the paper highlights historical development of metal working industry in Nigeria, emerging vocations in the metal working industry and their benefits, rationale for the SMEs and strategies that can promote the development of SMEs in Nigeria’s metal working industry. Finally, the paper concludes that, emerging vocations in the metal working industry have the potential to drive growth and development in the SMEs sector of the Nigeria’s economy