Education in Nigeria

Every good parent thinks about the best way to train their children and what kind of education they should obtain; sometimes, it is not so easy to make the right choices without a little research. This article reviews the advantages and disadvantages of western education in Nigeria.

The western educational system was fully implemented in the 20th century because of the influence exerted by colonists and Christian missionaries. In 1843, the first school in Nigeria was built in Badagry. Over time, other educational institutions appeared and Western education became firmly established in the lives of Nigerians.

Advantages of western education in Nigeria

The outstanding positive effects of western education in Nigeria include:

Independence. Quality education helped Nigerians obtain independence from their colonial masters. Our ancestors had to gather enough knowledge before they realized they could fight for their freedom, and this is how Nigeria became an independent republic. This is a very important achievement.
Relationship with other states. Nigeria has found common grounds with the rest of the world and has received universal recognition due to western education. A good example of this is the literary Nobel Prize won by Wole Soyinka. Nigerians can participate in international competitions and show themselves in positive lights thanks to western education.
Enhancement of living standards. The living conditions of modern Nigerians are indeed much better than those of our ancestors from the pre-colonial era. We are not lagging behind the rest of the world because we can now apply modern solutions in our everyday life issues. For example, the use of modern birth control methods; in the past, families grew very large and this did not always come with a lot of advantages.
The development of technology and science. This helps us develop from primitive standards of life. Various technological developments made it possible to make life more comfortable. Bridges, roads and other objects of modern infrastructure are being built thanks to western education.
Prospects for the future. Western education has not yet exhausted its potentials; it holds a lot of things that we can use to improve our future. There is a good chance that over time living conditions will become even better and Nigeria will be as improved as the most developed countries of the world.curriculum (plural: curricula) is a program of study. It is used to plan teaching or training. It spells out the details so others can know what is going to happen:

what subjects will be taught
in which order they will be taught
often, how much time will be spent on each topic
it is often linked to a timetable, and other details of an organisation where it will take place
it is often authorised by a public or private examination board, and used as the basis for setting exams
Today it usually means the courses, their content, and the coursework offered at a school or university. Often, curricula are backed by some kind of theory, or by intending to change what was done before.[1] Curricula may be backed by textbooks and by courses to train teachers. The study of curricula is part of most qualifications for teachers.

A similar word is syllabus, which means a summary of topics which will be covered during an academic course, or book or lecture. Another term is discipline, which in this sense means an academic subject-matter.Education is about teaching, learning skills and knowledge. Education also means helping people to learn how to do things and encouraging them to think about what they learn. It is also important for educators to teach ways to find and use information.

Through education, the knowledge of society, country, and of the world is passed on from generation to generation. In democracies, through education, children and adults are supposed to learn how to be active and effective citizens.

More specific, education helps.