EDUCATION IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA: TRENDS, CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD

  • Victor Omoraka Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.
  • Bello Muhammed Shallah Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.
  • Mohammed Ibrahim Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35386/ser.v15i2.176
Keywords: Education, Trends, Contemporary Nigeria

Abstract

There are diverse challenges confronting humanity in the 21st century. Education in contemporary Nigeria is confronted with several o f such challenges. This paper x-rays the challenges confronting the Nigerian Education system at all levels, especially in the last decade and offers suggestions on the way forward for the attainment o f improved, qualitative education delivery in Nigeria. The paper concludes that if the suggested solutions to the diagnosed ailments to the education system are implemented, the present influx of Nigerian students to other countries will be checked and the pathway towards greatness will be realistically open.

Published
2014-12-29
How to Cite
Omoraka, V., Shallah, B., & Ibrahim, M. (2014). EDUCATION IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA: TRENDS, CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD. Sokoto Educational Review, 15(2), 127-138. https://doi.org/10.35386/ser.v15i2.176
Issue
Vol 15 No 2 (2014): Sokoto Educational Review
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