Leapfrogging Education for Sustainable National Development in Nigeria: Addressing some Pessimism

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2018 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 5 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2018

Authors : Egbule Philip Onyekachukwu and Olori Oghogho

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V5I6P103

How to Cite?

Egbule Philip Onyekachukwu and Olori Oghogho, "Leapfrogging Education for Sustainable National Development in Nigeria: Addressing some Pessimism," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 5,  no. 6, pp. 14-20, 2018. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V5I6P103

Abstract:

Leapfrogging education for sustainable national development in Nigeria is the thrust of this position paper. A major bane of Nigeria’s national development and nation building is the lack of a true sense of nationhood which education tends to address. In fact, education is the bedrock of development of any nation. The citizens are progressively becoming dependent on its products. This paper examined the meaning of education, development, sustainable national development and the problems militating against them. An insight onto the place of education for national development is also given. It also proffered some useful suggestions on the way forward to make the education sector relevant to the contemporary society and sustainable national development in Nigeria. Among other recommendations, this paper suggests that quality, functional and affordable education should be made available for all.

Keywords:

Education, development, sustainable national development.

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