This study examined the imperative of education on national development. It posed Nigeria as a so... more This study examined the imperative of education on national development. It posed Nigeria as a sovereign nation that possesses unique and numerous human and material resources that can enhance he r developmental pace. The study posited development as a concept defined by various scholars whom have geared their definitions to the quality increase of a society. Similarly, Gboyega (2003) cited by Tolu and Abe (2011) posited development as an idea that embodies all attempts to improve the conditions of humans existence in all ramifications. The study asserted that Nigeria as an African entity is plagued with various negative concepts comprising of corruption, unemployment, terrorism, religious turbulenc e, injustice, unequal distribution of wealth and power among others that have paved way for numerous social ills in the country and this had antagonized Nigeria's quest for national development. The study noted the prevalence of several measures adopted to salvage Nigeria from her dwindling pace; thus, the study posit education as an imperative tool that can foster national development in Nigeria. The study further posited various confronting problems and issues of national development as well as the challe nges foiling the quest of education as an imperative tool attaining the national development goal. This had emanated grave consequences for the Nigerian populace thus; the study posited some remedial strategies that will foster education as an imperative tool to overcome these constraints and at a brighter light to attain national development for Nigeria.
This study examined the imperative of education on national development. It posed Nigeria as a so... more This study examined the imperative of education on national development. It posed Nigeria as a sovereign nation that possesses unique and numerous human and material resources that can enhance he r developmental pace. The study posited development as a concept defined by various scholars whom have geared their definitions to the quality increase of a society. Similarly, Gboyega (2003) cited by Tolu and Abe (2011) posited development as an idea that embodies all attempts to improve the conditions of humans existence in all ramifications. The study asserted that Nigeria as an African entity is plagued with various negative concepts comprising of corruption, unemployment, terrorism, religious turbulenc e, injustice, unequal distribution of wealth and power among others that have paved way for numerous social ills in the country and this had antagonized Nigeria's quest for national development. The study noted the prevalence of several measures adopted to salvage Nigeria from her dwindling pace; thus, the study posit education as an imperative tool that can foster national development in Nigeria. The study further posited various confronting problems and issues of national development as well as the challe nges foiling the quest of education as an imperative tool attaining the national development goal. This had emanated grave consequences for the Nigerian populace thus; the study posited some remedial strategies that will foster education as an imperative tool to overcome these constraints and at a brighter light to attain national development for Nigeria.
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