As Nigeria marked its 46Th Independence anniversary, Education is the answer to directionless and zero economic growth in the country.
Nigerian situation
Nigeria is one of the few nations blessed with both human and natural resources. A rich nation, yet its citizens are poor, if not the poorest. These citizens have been bastardised economically, socially and they have lived with deferred dreams and annulled hopes in every sector. In the mid-1970s, Nigeria could hold her head high in any international forum and was a much sought after bride.
Education in Nigeria
For the society not to die in the face of changing times, it must continue to learn and be educated. It is becoming evident that changes occurring in technology are fundamentally changing the way we live in the society. They are affecting our work places, homes, where and how we move about, what and how we read and view, and how we relate in our families. In fact, we are moving into a time where just about all facets of our lives will be dramatically affected. Since these changes are having profound effects on us, it becomes increasingly important that we learn to make wise choices
Challenges
For decades, this country has remained committed to further technological development. Through various policy statements, the Federal Government seems convinced that our polytechnics are a sine qua non in this quest for technological breakthrough. Despite 46 years of development efforts, the quality of life for majority of people in Nigeria is deteriorating. However, the emergence and democratization of ideas are fundamentally changing the global economy by influencing the nature and relationship of markets, products, composition, trade and sources of comparative advantage.
