Abstract:
This paper presents a rethinking on some of the current problems of primary/Basic educational
development in Nigeria. Some of the problems discussed are; issue of responsibility and control of
the society’s education; conflict between the federal, state and local government; prevalence of
multiple system of education; unstable staff; unstable curriculum and subject syllabus among
others. Suggestions were given which include clearer policy guidelines on the issue of control and
responsibility, unified central examination body should be set up by the federal government for
pupils leaving primary schools, a contract should be signed before employment of teachers and the
government should intensify supervision to ensure stable curriculum and syllabus. This paper
concludes, hoping that government and all the stakeholders involved will address this issue
appropriately.
