History being as long and wide as human reality itself, the study of the history of Nigerian peoples and their connections with the greater world must be emphasized as the core of the new curriculum. History, like charity, must begin at home, and it is time for Nigeria to also begin to utilise the products of technology and innovation in teaching its children its own history. The history of a people must also be taught in line with the particular vision that that people has for itself. For this task to be achieved, the employment of history teachers (i.e. To be practical, the history of particular tribes and clans (which is also very important) is best taught at the level of the family.

Source: The Guardian April 11, 2018 03:00 UTC