This news was culled from the PUNCH Nigeria.

Priotise education, stakeholders tell FG
3rd March 2023

As Nigeria prepares for a new administration come May 29, 2023, educators in the basic education sector have advised the Federal Government to prioritise, invest, and reduce corruption in basic education.

An educator, Peter Dugbo, in an interview with The PUNCH counselled that the new government should increase funding for education, improve teachers’ training and professional development, and Increase access to technology and digital resources.

“The government should prioritise education in its budget allocations and ensure that funds are properly disbursed and utilised for education-related purposes. The government should invest in teacher training and development programmes to ensure that teachers are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality education.

“The government should invest in technology infrastructure and digital resources to ensure that all students have access to them. Special attention should be paid to the education of girls and women, children with disabilities, and other marginalised groups and the government should encourage and facilitate partnerships between schools and communities.”

Also sharing his opinion with The PUNCH, Association of Tutorial School Operators, Mr Dotun Sodunke, complained that there was a need to reduce the corruption in the basic education sector, saying it had impeded the growth and development of the sector.