This results in a teacher-to-student ratio of well over 50:1, thereby diminishing the effectiveness of the educational system in Nigeria. Salaries in the educational sector do not motivate people to join the sector, having very little prospects for a financially stable future. According to data from Statista, there are about 116,925 elementary schools in Nigeria, out of which 52% are public schools. The Bola Tinubu-led government pledged to enhance the education sector through increased spending but the meager 6% allocation of the budget to education does not reflect that. Nigeria should take inspiration from countries where impactful public education has a long history and tradition, for example Czech Republic.

Source: The Guardian July 04, 2024 19:56 UTC