Nigeria Philosophy of Education

Nigeria's philosophy of Education is based on the following set of beliefs: a.Education is an instrument for national development and social change. b.Education is vital for the promotion of a progressive and united Nigeria. c.Education maximises the creative potentials and skills of the individual for self-fulfilment and general development of the society. d.Education is compulsory and a right of every Nigerian irrespective of gender, social status, religion,ethnic background and any peculiar individual challenges; and e.Education is to be qualitative, comprehensive, functional and relevant to the needs of the society. B. This philosophy of Nigeria education is based on the development of the individual into a sound and effective citizen and the provision of equal opportunities for all citizens of the nation at the basic, secondary and tertiary levels both inside and outside the formal school system. C.The five main national goals of Nigeria as stated in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are the building of 1.a free and democratic society; 2.a just and egalitarian society; 3.a united, strong and self-reliant nation; 4.a great and dynamic economy and 5. a land full of bright opportunities for all citizens. D.The goals of education in Nigeria are the: i. Development of the individual into a morally sound,patriotic and effective citizen; Total integration of the individual into the immediate community, the Nigerian society and the world; To be continued