A senior academic from the University of Ibadan (UI) has called on the National Assembly to amend the Nigerian Constitution to make basic education compulsory for all citizens.
The don emphasised that incorporating this provision into the constitution would strengthen the country’s commitment to education and ensure that every Nigerian child has access to fundamental learning opportunities.
Speaking during a recent teaching forum, the academic highlighted the crucial role of basic education in national development. He noted that despite various policies aimed at improving teaching, many children in Nigeria still lack access to quality basic schooling.
This gap, he argued, undermines efforts to tackle poverty, reduce inequality, and build a skilled workforce.
The don urged lawmakers to prioritise the amendment as a legal framework that would mandate the government to allocate sufficient resources and enforce policies ensuring universal basic education. He also stressed the importance of monitoring and evaluating education programs to guarantee effective implementation.
Further, the academic called for collaboration among federal, state, and local governments, as well as private stakeholders, to create an inclusive school system that leaves no child behind.
He pointed out that a constitutional guarantee would provide the necessary authority to hold all levels of government accountable for delivering basic education services.
The recommendation aligns with global education goals and Nigeria’s own commitments to ensuring free and compulsory education for children.
The academic expressed hope that the National Assembly would act promptly to amend the constitution, thereby laying a stronger foundation for the nation’s educational and socio-economic progress.
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