NSUK VC bemoans deterioration of Nigeria’s education system
By Roseline Okafor, Nasarawa
Prof. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, Vice Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has expressed concern over the deteriorating state of education in Nigeria since the military regime.
The vice chancellor made the statement at the 48th inaugural lecture series of the University, which took place at the Assembly Hall, highlighted that Nigeria’s education system has been deteriorating since the military regimes, largely due to the authorities’ nonchalance towards standardizing the education sector, calling for a reappraisal.
“Those who attended public schools in the 60’s and 70’s know that the government made education a priority, providing all necessary facilities and an enabling environment. Our uncles often reminisce about how the government provided them with hostel accommodations, clothes, and transportation during their time.”
In his inaugural lecture entitled ‘The Fourth Type of Communication: Breaking the Deterioration Cycle in Nigeria Education,’ Professor Andrew Nkom of the Faculty of Education emphasized that the poor performance of teachers is always attributed to a lack of training and retraining, maintaining that the quality of teaching at all levels of Nigerian education has continued to deteriorate for many years.
“The positive part is that a new programme of professional standard has been developed and approved by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) as meeting the requirements for registration of its holders as professional teachers in Nigeria. The Diploma provided material for training resource persons to carry out in-service training for teachers in their environment, along with relevant reference books.”
The inaugural lecturer emphasized that university lecturers should perceive themselves as teachers, adhering to a course outline that encompasses topics and contacts to be made on a weekly or semester basis.
According to the VC represented by Prof. Theophilus Lafia, the DVC administration, noted that University teachers should encourage students to take notes for themselves, which can be enhanced through library resources or other sources, promoting self-directed learning and a more thorough understanding of their studies.
Dignitaries conveyed goodwill messages, acknowledging the inaugural lecturer, Prof. Andrew Nkom, for his selfless efforts and significant contribution to the growth and development of education, not only within Nasarawa State University Keffi but also throughout the country.
