Emerging Issues in Girl Child Education in Nigeria: Challenges of the 21st Century

Abstract

This paper discusses emerging issues in Girl-child Education and draws attention to the poor perception towards the education of the Girl-child in Nigeria. It also highlights the factors hindering successful achievement of Girl-child education in the 21st century; which include: improper perception of government institutions, retrogressive cultural practices, poverty and negative attitudes. The paper concludes by outlining the ways through which we can achieve success in Girl-child Education, among which are; that the public should change its attitudes towards the needs and aspirations of girls for a desirable education and that our educational institutions should provide free and safe educational environment that would favourably meet the needs of the girl-child and her unique peculiarities.