Education and Transformation Agenda in Nigeria: An Appraisal

Abstract

There is no doubt that education is the foundation of any development in every society. It is important to every individual, and the society, at large, as roots are important to the growth and development of a tree. This paper is an evaluation of effects of Transformation Agenda (TA) on education sector in Nigeria. The study covers only two years (2011 – 2013) as the Federal Government of Nigeria rolled out mid-term report of the agenda. The study revealed the challenges of education in Nigeria and the contributions of TA to the education sector. Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations, among others, were submitted: more budget allocation to education; non-politicization of education sector; and improvement ofconditions ofservicefor teachers at all levelsof education in Nigeria.

Key Words: Education, Transformation Agenda (TA).