PROMOTING CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION THINKING IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A PANACEA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

IBEH, L. I.
Library Department
Delta State polytechnic Ogwashi- Uku
ifylilian84@gmail.com
IBEH, J. I.
Department of AgriBusiness/Entrepreneurship Unit
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
jeremiahify4real@gmail.com
KAINE, O. F.
Marketing Department
Delta State Polytechnics Ogwashi-Uku
kainefidelis@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Educational system need to adapt in order to provide the wealth that an increasing part of the world
population is getting used to; we are on a track to ecological and resource collapse if actions are not taken
soon. Creativity and innovation will have to play a key role in the process of changing or revamping
institutions and industrial society. The educational programs in the institutions currently seem to be
emphasizing more on theoretical and non-practical educational matters. Students thus appear not to be
introduced into and challenged by intuitive ideas and thoughts provoking potentials. As a result the creative
and innovative potential within individuals which if inspired could cause students to contribute immensely
to the development of the country are left dormant.
Keywords: Creativity, educational system, innovation, sustainable development