Nigeria is a country blessed with a lot of mineral resources in abundance. In addition, Notwithstanding, a visit to a handful of some public schools in both rural and urban areas surely leaves many questions in your mind. One would ponder: are these really schools or abandoned historical ruins? The level of infrastructural dilapidation is so appalling, the quality of learning is pitiable, and of course, the standard of education offered is disgraceful. In the end, it is the poor and average Nigerians, who not being able to afford exorbitant fees of private schools, are left with the inevitable option of painfully allowing their children to attend these fallen public schools. However, poor standard of education in Nigerian public schools is caused by lack of motivation in the sector, inadequate facilities, and poor management; hence, there are few and unqualified teachers, frequent going on strike and deterioration of facilities, and poor learning process.
Teachers in public schools are now victims of poor standard of education. They a...
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...y country plays a vital role in determining the class of individuals that nation produces as its citizens who would represent them locally and internationally. Our country’s falling educational standard indicates grave dangers for the supposed leaders of tomorrow. Education as we all know holds the key to the future. The spiritual and material development of any nation depends, to a very large extent, on the quality of its educational system. Therefore, we must come together to save education in the public interest as quickly as possible.