Benue State University, Makurdi

Rethinking and Repositioning the Nigerian Education sector: Challenges and Ideas

Abbah Innocent Akor PhD General Studies Department, Federal University, Wukari,
Rifkatu Bulus Ali PhD Student Affairs Division Federal University, Wukari

Abstract

Education is considered to be a key instrument of human and economic transformation in all nations of the world. This fundamental role of education seems to be eluding Nigeria in the face of intractable challenges in the sector. This paper examines some of the daunting problems militating against achieving the objectives of education in Nigeria. These problems range from inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, shortage of qualified personnel, political instability, poor policy formulation and implementation to endemic corruption. The paper recommends that technical and vocational education should be emphasised to make the Nigerian educational system more functional and relevant to the needs and aspirations of her citizens. The massification or expansion of access to education should be supported by adequate funding to enhance accessibility to all school going citizens. All stakeholders in the sector must show sincere concern and commitment in revitalizing and repositioning the Nigerian education sector to stem the drift and decay.

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