Historical Analysis and Challenges to Effective Control of Education in Ngeria

Abstract

This paper x-rays the historical antecedent of control of education in Nigeria from the pre-colonial to post-independence era. The various key players that are responsible for effective control of education in the country were examined with their respective roles or functions. Arguments for and against the government control of education were discussed. The various challenges to effective control of education in Nigeria were succinctly elucidated. In order to overcome the challenges to control of education in Nigeria, recommendation such as the need to appoint qualified and competent candidates as inspectors / supervisors to the schools with adequate training for them to improve the skills needed to perform their jobs was proferred.