The National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA-NIGERIA) has expressed worries over a recent report.
The report indicated that 70 per cent of children in Nigeria cannot read with meaning or solve simple mathematical problems.
The revelation was part of the Nigeria Measuring of Learning Achievement report which highlighted major deficiencies in the nation’s education system.
Dr David Shofoyeke, Director General of NIEPA, who was represented by Dr Grace Tolulope addressed the issue while opening a seven-day training workshop for 60 head teachers, education officers and principals on effective school management in the 21st Century for the North West.
He noted that the Teachers Development Programme was vital to addressing the poor quality of education, prompting the institute to initiate the training in the region.
“The state of basic education indicates that 70 per cent of children in Nigeria cannot read with meaning or solve simple math problems,” he stated.
He noted that only 49 per cent and 55 per cent of children in school achieved basic proficiency in literacy and numeracy respectively.
The National Assessment on Learning in Basic Education in Nigeria (NALABE, 2018) report also showed that the national mean scores in math and English Language were 64.40 per cent and 63.43 per cent respectively.
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