Rethinking the Problems of Primary/Basic Education Development in Nigeria

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.