Primary School Education in Nigeria: Problems and Solutions Academic Planning Units, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.

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  • Ogunode Niyi Jacob Author

Keywords:

Primary School, Education, Teachers

Abstract

The importance of primary school education cannot be overemphasized. The primary school education is the first basic education designed for the children. It is very important for citizenship education as a basis for effective participation in and contribution to the life of the society. It is the education that moulds character, moral training and the development of sound attitude and developing in the child’s ability to adapt to his/her changing environment. For past decades, the primary school education has been facing challenges. These challenges are reducing the quality and the effectiveness of the primary school education. This paper discusses the concept of primary school education and objectives of primary school education in Nigeria. The paper also discusses some challenges militating against primary school education in Nigeria and discusses the strategies to improve the quality of primary school education in Nigeria. The paper recommends that government should ensure that adequate funds are provided for the development of primary school education in Nigeria. 

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2026-01-24

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020): International Journal Of Teacher Education & Teaching July 2020

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