Nigeria philosophy of Education continued

D iii.The goals of education in Nigeria are the provision of equal access to qualitative educational opportunities for all citizens at all levels of education, within and outside the formal school system; iv. inculcation of national consciousness, values and national unity; and v. development of appropriate skills, mental, physical and social abilities and competencies to empower the individual to live in and contribute positively to the society. E. The specific goals of education in Nigeria are to : 1. Ensure and sustain unfettered access and equity to education for the total development of the indivivdual; 2.ensure the quality of education delivery at all levels; 3. promote functional education for skill acquisition, job creation and poverty reduction; 4. ensure periodic review, effectiveness and relevance of the curriculum at all levels to meet the needs of the society and theworld of work. 5.collaborate with development partners, the private sector, non-Governmental Organizations and local communities to support and fund education; and 6. promote information and communication technology capability at all levels. E. In order to fully realize the goals of education in Nigeria and gain from its contribution to the national economy, Government shall take necessary measures to ensure that : 1.Educational activities shall be learner centred for maximum self-development and self-fulfilment; 2. teaching shall be practical, activity-centred, experiential and IT supported; 3.education shall be related to overall community needs; 4.all tiers of government the establishment and support of Reading Clubs in schools, Community Libraries and other such resources that will enhance effective learning. To be continued