Nigeria’s education sector will continue to lag unless government policies are reformed to reflect present realities, experts have warned. At a policy dialogue organised by the Ednue Initiative at Nile University, Abuja, speakers from education, policy and development fields said the country’s global competitiveness depends on urgent reforms in primary and secondary education.
They highlighted curriculum innovation, teacher training, infrastructure and the integration of technology as areas in dire need of attention. Ahmad Tubo, founder of Ednue Initiative, said policy must be shaped by consistent citizen engagement. “Some of Nigeria’s most progressive changes, including in tax legislation, came after years of advocacy. Education reform will require the same persistence,” he said.
Tubo added that his organisation is building a network of community volunteers across the country to educate citizens on how policies directly affect their lives. “When people understand policy, they can demand accountability,” he noted, announcing plans for a nationwide campaign on education reform. Prominent figures, including representatives of the Defence Headquarters and the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority, attended the session, which called for a long-term movement to fix the foundations of Nigeria’s schools.
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