Why Nigeria’s Educational System Failed to Unite the Country – Pate

Why Nigeria’s Educational System Failed to Unite the Country – Pate

Professor Umaru Pate, the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Kashere, Gombe State, says the absence of developing the opportunity to learn about national common ties in Nigeria’s educational system has exacerbated the unity of the country.

The Vice-Chancellor said the government has not judiciously utilized all the instruments of educational institutions to strengthen and create synergy for promoting unity, trust, equity, inclusion, and hope for a brighter future.

Prof. Pate said this during a plenary session at the Day-2 Citizens Summit/2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) organized by the National Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, in Abuja.

He said the talking point now should be how to improve the efficiency of our country but unfortunately, we are still struggling with the notion of identity.

He said: “Apart from the school system, education has been factionalized against the poor and the elites based on the division of sectarianisms and geographical zone without understanding the dynamism and structural knowledge of the Nigerian system.

“The insecurity also has thwarted our civil servant’s posting and transfer. Civil servants do not want to move away from their state of birth, he said they will see Nigeria as ‘one-sided’ without comprehending the complexity, diversity, and clear situation of other people at the lower level.

“We need to revive and preserve our social values to rebuild trust and lay solid foundations for a successful and prosperous Nigeria.”

Earlier, the event also features the Investiture of members into distinguished Fellowship of the Institute and other Membership Categories.

Also, the Chairperson of the occasion, Chairman of Access Bank, Mrs. Dere Awosika commended the institute for its strides effort for pushing this campaign at a point of unity and hosting the event at the right location as for the reason why Abuja was created.

By PRNigeria