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December 10, 2024 12:21 pmSome weeks ago, Tunji Alausa, the new minister for education in Nigeria, made a commendable move by reversing the directive to impose an 18-year age limit for university admission—a policy proposed by the former minister.
“JAMB is hereby instructed from admission this year to admit only eligible students. That is, those who have attained 18 years by our laws.”That announcement was reportedly met by grumbling from the stakeholders in the meeting. Some journalists noted that the session became rowdy after the declaration. The implications of this approach are deeply troubling. Education is a social process, deeply tied to the context of the society it serves.
Today, the state of education in Nigeria often reflects the priorities of whoever is in power. Decisions that affect millions of lives can hinge on the preferences of one individual or a small circle of people. Rather than being a tool for national development, education is sometimes used to advance political agendas or consolidate power.
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