Spheres of Influence: Ventures and Visions in Educational Development*

3-6 July, 2002
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia

Abstract

Education in Nigeria: A futuristic perspective

Tola Olujuwon, Central Educational Service, Nigeria

This paper gives a broad overview of tertiary educational development in Nigeria with the hope of assessing how far the Nigerian schools have performed. In the late 1960's, Nigerians reached a consensus about the purpose of education. Unfortunately, successive governments seem not to focus on the goals of education. The implementation of policies has been the major bane to educational development in Nigeria. The paper identifies current challenges and offers suggestions for the future direction of tertiary education in Nigeria.

Key words:
Implementation; Challenges; Attitudinal

Objectives, outcomes and activities:
that participants would see the need to revamp the Nigerian Education.

To bring to the fore the present Nigerian Educational System and how to revamp it;
To explore possible areas of co-operation; and
To examine case studies from other areas if possible.

Contact: Tola Olujuwon, email: Cenduserve@yahoo.com