Former Lagos State gubernatorial candidate of the Labor Party, Gbadebo Rose Bibour, has criticized the government for not investing enough in education, especially in rural areas, saying such policies push Nigerians into poverty and reduce their status. They argued that it was part of a broader policy of denying students access to education in order to maintain their education. ah.
Architect Rose Vivour further highlighted the government’s failure to have a comprehensive and inclusive history curriculum in the Nigerian education system, calling this a calculated move to undermine the potential of Nigerians. said.
His call for more investment in education comes in the wake of a recent report by the HP Futures initiative in partnership with the Global Learning Council and T4 Education, which found that says investing in education is essential for future success, especially in this day and age. An economic issue.
According to T4 Education, this recommendation is based on extensive research, including a 2020 study from the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, which found that for every $1 spent on education, there is a $1.66 benefit in subsequent economic activity. It has been found that the effects are even greater during recessions.
Rose Vivour appeared on the first episode of the Good News Naija Podcast launched during Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations and spoke about the current curriculum, which mainly focuses on colonial history. However, he argued that this was fostering feelings of inferiority and dependence among the people. Nigerian. He also criticized the culture of impunity that allows politicians to get away with corruption and urged Nigerians to demand improvements from their leaders.
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“An understanding of history programs a nation with an idea and a vision of itself that is greater than the present, with the desire to achieve greatness,” Rose-Vivour said in an interview.
The political activist said in an interview: “Governments need to do more to create jobs and provide opportunities for young people, and strengthen social safety nets to ensure those facing hardship receive the support they need. There is also a need.”
He said that by not highlighting the country’s rich and diverse history, the government is depriving Nigerians of important knowledge that can inspire them to greatness.
“If you can divide and rule a people, it becomes much easier to control them. But the understanding of history is that the people are more concerned about themselves than they are now, hoping to achieve greatness.” It programs thoughts and visions,” said Rose Vivour.
He stressed that neglecting a comprehensive curriculum will have long-term effects on the country’s development and limit its capacity for critical thinking and innovation. Rose Vivour called on the Nigerian government to overhaul the education system and introduce a more inclusive curriculum that reflects the country’s diverse history and traditions.
In addition to calling for educational reform, Rose-Vivour also called for a more equitable distribution of resources and opportunities, criticizing the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few. He called on governments to reduce inequalities and ensure everyone has equal access to education, health care and other essential services.
Iheani Nwachukwu
Iheanyi Nwachukwu is a creative content writer with over 18 years of journalism experience writing articles on banking, finance and capital markets. The multiple award-winning journalist is an assistant editor at BusinessDay. Iheanyi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Imo State University. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MSc) from the University of Lagos. Iheanyi has attended several job-related trainings including; (i) Advanced Writing and Reporting Skills (Pan African University, Lagos). (ii) News Agency Journalism (Indian Institute of Mass Communication {IIMC}, New Delhi, India); (iii) Capital Market Development and Regulation (International Law Institute {ILI}, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA);
