Challenges and Realities of Falling Standard of Primary Education in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper reviewed the primary school level of education in Nigeria by looking at the trends, efforts and the consequences of such efforts. It exposed fact that the lowering quality of primary education is as a result of the shift from the manpower approach to social demand (SDA). The difference between the two approaches being access to all will school age children qualified for admission. The SDA is acceptable and in tune with internal efforts towards wiping out illiteracy. However, to improve the system for a better tomorrow, there is the need to depoliticize education; improve data supply, teacher supply and funding. Political will is necessary for any policy to succeed.