Survey on the Relevance and Implementation of The National Policy on Education in Nigeria. Research report No. 11
Date
2006
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Yaba, Lagos State( 3 Jibowu street): Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
Abstract
• Chapter One - Background and Introduction • Chapter Two - National Policy on Education • Chapter Three - Method of Investigation • Chapter Four - Results and Discussions • Chapter Five - Summary of Finding and Recommendations
Description
This comprehensive research report, designated as Research Report No. 11 and published by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), investigates the relevance, adequacy, and level of implementation of the National Policy on Education (NPE) in Nigeria. Motivated by the need to ensure that educational provisions keep pace with dynamic social changes and government reform initiatives like NEEDS, the study utilized a broad-based survey approach. Data was gathered from 4,360 randomly selected educational stakeholders including school heads, administrators, policymakers, and civil society representatives across all thirty-six states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The findings reveal that while the foundational philosophy and goals of Nigerian education are still widely perceived as valid and relevant, significant implementation hurdles exist nationwide. Major bottlenecks highlighted include severe underfunding, a dearth of qualified teachers, inadequate infrastructure, and poor monitoring systems. Furthermore, the study identifies crucial policy gaps in the 2004 NPE edition, such as the absence of a legal compliance framework, a lack of provisions for the 9-year basic education structure, and the omission of emerging global concerns like ICT and HIV/AIDS education. Ultimately, the report provides evidence-based recommendations and strategies to guide future policy reviews, ensuring that the Nigerian educational system becomes more robust, responsive, and aligned with national development objectives.