CHALLENGES OF EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NINE- YEAR BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA

Authors

  • Ibrahim Baba Fika Department of Adult Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35386/ser.v13i1.234

Abstract

This paper examined the challenges of effective implementation of the Nine-year Basic Education Programme in Nigeria. Eight major challenges that are considered related to the effective implementation of the nine-year programme were discussed and recommendations for improving the situation were made. These challenges are: Teacher recruitment and training, provision of instructional materials, physical facilities and equipment; Adequate funding and accountability; quality control, management of staff and pupils’ discipline, welfare support for pupils/students; enforcement of compulsory attendance; involving teachers in decision-making and community participation.

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Published

2018-12-31

How to Cite

Fika, I. B. (2018). CHALLENGES OF EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NINE- YEAR BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA. Sokoto Educational Review, 13(1), 1–265. https://doi.org/10.35386/ser.v13i1.234

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2012): Sokoto Educational Review

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