Comments on: Universal Basic Education in Nigeria: Making Primary Education Contemporary To Present-Day Nigeria.

By: Evan Darwin

Evan Darwin — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:16:50 +0000

I wonder if its ever possible to have an uncorrupt system of education. While I know that there are systems that are better at reducing corruption, I think it is difficult to make a perfect education system.

By: Camille Mathey-Andrews

Camille Mathey-Andrews — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:36:50 +0000

Like Anastasia asked, I was wondering if you could talk more about corruption in the Nigerian government and its implications in achieving universal primary education. What is the evidence of corruption in Nigeria? As someone who doesn’t know too much about the country- what levels of government are “corrupted” and how?

By: obm@duke.edu

obm@duke.edu — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:38:34 +0000

I was wondering if you could expand upon what it means to pay for a “free” education. Also, what needs to be done so that families do not have to pay for their “free” education?

By: Joseph Mosugu

Joseph Mosugu — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:41:25 +0000

Jacob- As mentioned in the presentation, it is possible for Nigeria to use the NEI Module across the country.
Nia- It will be achieved by making every part of the country different when it comes to education and through stricter laws.
Anastasia- Education cannot be fixed despite the transparency issue. Corruption involves everyone. In order for education to be fixed, the mentality of everyone must be changed and the only way that can be achieved is through a top-bottom approach of government and of leadership.

By: Anastasia Karklina

Anastasia Karklina — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:21:49 +0000

I was wondering if you could expand more of the issue that came up during your presentation – corruption. I thought it was an interesting topic that deserved more attention. Corruption is an issue present all over the world, and especially among a large number of African countries. I would like to ask you to explain once again where do you think issue of corruption fits into the issue of education? Can education issue still be fixed despite the transparency issue?

By: Nia Deeyor

Nia Deeyor — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:15:48 +0000

I like how you pointed out the various factors that are preventing Nigeria from providing free primary education but with the diverse local governments and non-cooperation between the local governments and federal governments, will this goal ever be achieved?

By: Jacob Golan

Jacob Golan — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:13:13 +0000

How do you propose standardizing education across the many elasticities in Nigeria?