THE RETHINKING PHILOSOPHY OF TERTIARY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

Authors

  • Omolade Folasade Banda
  • Bello Nuhu
  • Darius P. B. Yusuf

Abstract

Tertiary education in Nigeria is intended to be the kind of education that prepares an individual for full engagement in the economic development of the nation. The paper attempts to x-rays the philosophy of tertiary education in the past and present and tries to redefine the future philosophy with the aim of addressing social issues that hinder national development. Through tertiary education, an individual then become a catalyst for self-sufficiency and to also contribute to societal development. The challenges of tertiary education and the lost philosophy, if not corrected can lead the country to retarded growth and development. It is only a redefine philosophy of tertiary education that is tailor toward values education that can remedy our dwindling economy. Values are guiding principles of life that reflect our attitudes, thought, judgment decision and choice; in spite of spectacular achievement in science and technology man is not happy and contended. Today violence frustration, immorality, self-centeredness, corruption is rampant everywhere. Suggestions, recommendations were proffered and concluded that reemphasizes the place of value education in tertiary institution is tantamount to National Development.

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Published

2021-12-18