Reform and Quality Education in Nigeria: The Imperatives of Value Reorientation through Character Education

Abstract

The frustration and disappointment of scholars, political observers and ordinary people on the current problems of development in Nigeria is not news. It is now obvious that the giant of Africa is on the verge of colossal failure demonstrative of acute, chronic and rapid growth in negative developments. Despite her huge natural and human resources and phenomenal development in educational fields, why is development qua development eluding this nation?. The present effort argues that our development as a nation must come about with dismantling the current value system that favours  invidious locust mentality and ensure a conscientious pursuit of serious transformation through character education. The paper also proposes the strategies that could midwife the new Nigeria that would emerge from such advocacy.

Keywords: Reform, Quality Education, Value Re-orientation, Character Education.