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OPINION : REPOSITIONING EDUCATION IN NIGERIA
■ Minimum 15% of budgetary allocation must be committed to Education by the three tiers of government…….
KNOWLEDGE
As foretold by divine perception . ‘ …even to the end of time, many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased .’
The rate at which knowledge is increasing in all dimensions of life eg. ICT , calls for a more proactive stance on Educational delivery .
ROLE OF EDUCATION
Education is the bedrock of civilisation and key to unlock individuals from ignorance, if properly annexed, could mold one to nation building contributing positively to National development that produces quality population. While learning starts from homes, it is consolidated by formal instructions in institutions or schools where students are taught in curriculum that matches international standard such as primary, secondary and tertiary institutions for enhancement of global competitiveness. Structuring education by various government is very apt providing means of creating attainment of various skills such as technicians, technologists , engineers, medics and in diverse capabilities aimed towards making the world better and comfortable place to leave in.
Provision of education could be very expensive considering involvement of appliances such as convenient buildings and it’s maintenance, teachers welfare, equipment etc. The population pressure have made adequate provision by the government a mirage making it expedient for the private sectors intervention and involvement. However, FG being the main driver should navigate the appropriate procedures.
THE MINISTERIAL STRATEGIC PLAN
The three tiers of government FG, States and Local government should pursue vigorously the 10 pillars of the Ministerial Strategic Plan urgently by :
— Addressing the out- of -school children phenomenon.
— Strengthening basic and secondary schools education.
— Prioritising teachers education, capacity building and professional development.
— Promoting adult literacy and special needs education.
— Reviving technical and vocational education and training.
— Driving Basic and Secondary education curriculum and policy matters.
— Ensuring quality and access in higher education.
— Institutionalising education data and planning.
— Promoting Information Communication Technology in Education.
— Boosting Library services in education.
Most importantly the Federal, States and Local government should commit minimum of 15% of their budgetary allocation to education.
■ Private organisations should be mandated to commit minimum of 1% of their earnings to promote education in areas of R&D etc.- This gesture must attract incentives and relief in form of Tax Holiday.
EDUCATION BUDGETS FOR OTHER NATIONS.
Ghana =31%
Cote d’voire %30%
Uganda 27%
Morocco 26 %
S.Africa 25.8%
Swaziland 24.6%
Mexico 24.3%
Kenya 23%
United Arab Emirates 22.5%
Iran 17.7%
USA 17.7%
Tunisia 17.0%
Norway 16.2%
India 12.7%
Nigeria 8.4%.
( the above budgetary data was obtained from the Tribune Newspaper of 4th May ’23 )
DEVELOPED CLIMES.
In the developed climes, the private sectors compete to fund R&D for patenting. eg Silcon Valley that is noted for discoveries and innovation is hugely funded with grants for R&D and in various Universities especially Califonia State University and many others.
Califonia State University in 2012 budgeted expenses was $7,130,137,243 bn or #1,212,123,331,310 trn.
In Nig. FG’s Fed.University proposal for 50 Fed. Universities and UBE was #495,456,130,065 = 40% of University of Califonia’s .
● The incoming administration in Nigeria should maintain the integrity and accountability in the delivery of quality education.
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EXITING POVERTY
China was crowned the POVERTY capital of the world between 1990 – 2013 , passing over the crown to India. China took advantage of the Western world and Japan who flooded China with their industrial technological productivity due to the cheap labour cost (sweat shops.) in China. The Chinese learnt the ROPES and started developing their own MSMES in manufacturing and got involved in infrastructural development of construction (construction which Nigeria is currently into) by 2013 and beyond China is now World power.
INDIA
The poor India of then worked hard to become INCREDIBLE INDIA.
The Incredible India had over time upgraded herself for the future by taking education very seriously in the 1960-70s, At the emergence of IT she latched into it’s development in the 60s.
In agriculture
India started importation of hybrid cereal grains of wheat, rice etc from the West for agricultural production .
In India today they are self sufficient in grains, same goes for pharmacology and manufacturing. Today, Indians are controlling almost all institutions globally from Banks, IT, Digital technology, Space technology, Health, and many other sectors. The Incredible India is only next to China in creativity and investment globally..
Nigeria (the current title holder in the poverty arena) blessed with huge population of enlighten teeming youthful population in ICT, Medics, and many other sectorial strength must look inwards to develop their own rather than Japa. I see Nigeria becoming greater than the aforementioned nations if only we can learn from the above nations.
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DRUG AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
There is need to have a steely resolve to challenge the narratives at NDLEA. The authorities at the helms believe that the war against drugs abuse is Winnable with determination to break the stranglehold.
MOTIVATION of personnels who are the tools of work is very important to lifting the morale is vital, as morale is a battle winning factor, providing adequate arsenal for fight that matches drug barons’, the partner and the international partners are part of the global intelligence gatherings.
DRUG CARTELS epitomizes an organization, this organization tries to insulate the leadership by breaking into layers, that prevents getting to the top.
Intelligence is very vital, adequate training of the staff and in partnership with International partners.
CAUSES OF DRUG ABUSE.
Macro economic aspect where prosperity is needed to tackle poverty. Lifting people out of poverty by various programs is inevitable.
Poverty is the major cause, the teeming youthful population including teirary institutions graduates should be encouraged to learn trade and given seed money for formation of.
MSMES.
TYPES OF DRUGS
Cocaine, Methamphetamine and Heroin are pretty expensive but not cannabis grown locally and quite inexpensive. 70%. (about 106 million) of drugs abuse use cannabis they smoke it, eat it, drink it and even snort it.
The country needs more councelling and help centers with more rehab centers. The clergy (Christian, Muslim) should setup rehab including communities, traditional institution, media, everyone including celebrities.
SOLUTIONS
The campaign “War Against Drug Abuse ” (WADA) be carried to family members, communities, at LG. levels and. States, school systems and Drug free clubs in schools.
Advocacy to traditional institutions and religious institutions.
There is dearth of rehabilitation centers, set up call centers to address stigmas. Drug testing before admission to school, before employment or before running for political office, before wedding for documentation just like HIV, genotype instead of one chance scenerio is very important.
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THE TEXTILE lndustries are in a strait and need serious surgical operation and assistance from the Federal government and stakeholders to bounce back. About 20 years ago we had about 180 factories but currently less than 20 are operating below 23% of installed capacity, the reason is not unconnected with Federal government’s liberalization policy on import into the country that allows anything to come in and compete with local production from Asia.
Before the liberalization, the industry could boast about 500,000 jobs, the textile produces 100% cotton which is affordable for all. WufasAgronet is using this medium to appeal to the Nigeria Custom Service NCS and Standard Organization of Nigeria SON to rise up and protect the industry from importation of substandard products. Also with the advent of AFCFTA dumping of substandard products must be stopped.
Currently, the industry will only come to reconning if it can surmount the following hurdles, power supply, cost of imputs, such as fuels for powering generators, raw materials, personnels to produce at low competitive cost and price.
CBN intervention on anchor borrower scheme on cotton farming be looked into.
UNIFORMS
The Federal and state governments agencies such as Police. Army, NYSC, Customs amongst others. should paronise the local industry. Also TAUPOULIN and CANVAS supplies be sourced locally.
Enabling environment should be created for the future of Nigeria textiles industries. The potentials are there capacity and basic raw materials available. IF ONLY SUMGGLING IS CURTAILED.
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