I was raised by teachers. My father worked with the Ondo State Teaching Service and retired as a Principal of a secondary school. My mother taught Home Economics in a secondary school for 35 years before retiring as Vice Principal of the prestigious Ondo Boys High School. So, for me, teaching was not just a…
The 2026 budgetary allocation to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has raised important questions about how effectively public resources are being deployed to address Nigeria’s basic education challenges. According to details contained in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, UBEC was allocated ₦441.92 billion, of which ₦427.82 billion, representing 97.3 per cent, is earmarked for personnel…
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As Nigeria celebrates 66 years of independence, it is worth asking a question that goes beyond the colourful ceremonies, patriotic speeches and familiar promises: what has happened to the nation’s education system since 1960? The answer is neither an outright success nor a complete failure. Nigeria’s education sector has expanded dramatically over the decades, producing…
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