Benefits of education in our country

[Darker45]

As it is said, education is the best or most important factor in human life. Education has a lot of benefits. But the government of the day or in the country has damage everything in the country that education becomes the useless course in school. Last week when I went to Education board to check my name if I am qualified to participate in the upcoming employment scheme in the state, and everything was like zigzag. And one of the boy was angry and wanted to tear his certificate and since I was not from the field of study, I was not so I had to left. As was said, here in the forum would testified the goodness of education.

That cannot be a lie, education plays a big role in people’s lives and is in fact one of the corner stones to success for anyone. But, the current experience in our country has left many people in disappointment especially when the education system that should be a mechanism towards enhancing welfare feels so irrelevant. This is a nice example of peoples’ expectations regarding education, for example, when employment opportunities seem to disappear or when bureaucratic procedures appear: However, it is still imperative to appreciate education because, at least there are still many doors, which can be opened in the future through education. This means that we have to struggle for the reforms of such system so that education again became the key to the opportunities and better future again.

[Mikani]

That is so sad, i believe that if everyone can do the right thing, the country will be a better place. Additionally,  free and compulsory education to every person in Nigeria can help soften the hardship. This idea has been successful in improving access to education and reducing the number of out-ofschool persons  in the country

[Cantsay]

That is so sad, i believe that if everyone can do the right thing, the country will be a better place. Additionally,  free and compulsory education to every person in Nigeria can help soften the hardship. This idea has been successful in improving access to education and reducing the number of out-ofschool persons  in the country

Making it compulsory won’t solve anything - it’s not everyone that wants to be involved in education some wants to learn a skill and they don’t have to go to the university to do that.

The only thing I see that will help is if the cost of good education is reduced so that those that are passionate about it can afford to go to school - right now, to get a good a education isn’t that cheap unless you’re looking for an average university that isn’t up to standard.

[Agbe]

School and Education are different things - in our current society school is obviously a scam but you cannot take away the fact that education still remains as relevant as it has always been.

Even those that claimed not to have gone to school and are doing well, if you look at them properly you’ll noticed that they are educated enough in that aspect of what’s making them successful and that’s why they are able to do that thing.

We shouldn’t confuse education for school and school for education - in other economy they both might be of equal importance but here in Nigeria the are not and education is way more important than going to school - you can go to school and still end up not being educated (we have several people in our community or oven our close friends that were schooled but not educated).

I agree with you on this because critically looking at Nigeria we have thousands of graduate coming out of the university every year with nothing to boost of than the paper that was given to them which they mistake for certificate, the truth of the matter is that because of the orientation system that was given to the Nigerian population especially the young ones that going to school is the key to success in life that is why everyone wants to go to school and come out with a certificate which they can use in working tomorrow and that is where we are getting it wrong because there is a big difference between school and education
We as a nation is producing graduate who are not enlightened and prepared enough to face the wider world because of the lies that have been told them that you going to school will solve all your problem because not everyone has  to go to school to succeed infact to me the highest level of school someone should attain is secondary school because as far as someone is literate enough to read and write that person is fit and ready for life what is next is for the person is to go and educates himself on relevant skills that will prepare him so he can use it as a source of income, there are allot of school dropout who are doing better than the so called graduate because they have educated their self in relevant skills and developed their self enough to face the reality of life that those who attends school don't have

[Cryptsafe]

That is so sad, i believe that if everyone can do the right thing, the country will be a better place. Additionally,  free and compulsory education to every person in Nigeria can help soften the hardship. This idea has been successful in improving access to education and reducing the number of out-ofschool persons  in the country

I hear you say free and compulsory education, does this exist in our country? I have not seen in Nigeria were education is free not to talk of compulsory. If it were compulsory, what agencies are responsible for enforcing the compulsory education for all drop out children? Have you taken a walk round your own street during the day to see for yourself children hawking at school hours? if education were to be free, would they be hawking at that time of the day to sell?

You talk of free education, have you gone to the government primary schools to ask the children question? If you come in contact with any of them ask them if they pay school fees then hear for yourself the response you would get.

Nothing in Nigeria is free anymore, you must pay for everything. The government are just there for being a system, they have failed the ordinary citizens that can not afford to live a good life.

[Axcel777]

School and Education are different things - in our current society school is obviously a scam but you cannot take away the fact that education still remains as relevant as it has always been.

Even those that claimed not to have gone to school and are doing well, if you look at them properly you’ll noticed that they are educated enough in that aspect of what’s making them successful and that’s why they are able to do that thing.

We shouldn’t confuse education for school and school for education - in other economy they both might be of equal importance but here in Nigeria the are not and education is way more important than going to school - you can go to school and still end up not being educated (we have several people in our community or oven our close friends that were schooled but not educated).

I agree with you on this because critically looking at Nigeria we have thousands of graduate coming out of the university every year with nothing to boost of than the paper that was given to them which they mistake for certificate, the truth of the matter is that because of the orientation system that was given to the Nigerian population especially the young ones that going to school is the key to success in life that is why everyone wants to go to school and come out with a certificate which they can use in working tomorrow and that is where we are getting it wrong because there is a big difference between school and education
We as a nation is producing graduate who are not enlightened and prepared enough to face the wider world because of the lies that have been told them that you going to school will solve all your problem because not everyone has  to go to school to succeed infact to me the highest level of school someone should attain is secondary school because as far as someone is literate enough to read and write that person is fit and ready for life what is next is for the person is to go and educates himself on relevant skills that will prepare him so he can use it as a source of income, there are allot of school dropout who are doing better than the so called graduate because they have educated their self in relevant skills and developed their self enough to face the reality of life that those who attends school don't have

We always find ourselves trapped in the assumption that receiving formal education is the only way out, while in real sense it is only education that prepares us for real life. Our priority would be to help educationists in the development of theories for preparing our children for world of work and life experiences. Actually, it is arguably what increases chances of survival and success in the job markets especially in a dynamic economy.

As educators, many of us have lurched through a curriculum that has failed to address industry demands for graduates, with many young people left with no clear idea of which way to turn. We as a nation need to cultivate an appreciation for skills based education from a young age where basic literacy is sufficient to start from and with specific course relevant skills ,one is able to have an independent and sustainable life.

[Yamzakid]

Yes I know that education plays a vital role in our living and in our day to day activities but I would really want you honest opinion as a citizen of our country nigeria is education really worth it I mean these days we have graduate selling in the market it's absurd.

Don't follow the lead of those who claim that education is a scam, because many young people are now telling one another that education  is a scam. I understand how poor our nation's economic condition is and how it has affected the educational system today, but that should not discourage us because education is still as important as it has always been. In my opinion, now is the right time to support our educational system because it is the only way we can alter the future of our nation, otherwise, we will wake up one day to find our economy completely in ruins.
I understand how upsetting it is to see a graduate suffering after all the effort and money they invested in their education and not get support by our government but that doesn't mean we should give up on learning, learning should be our top goal in life.

[rachael9385]

As it stance now for naija apart from answering the name graduate no too much need to go school far as u sabi read and write for me no benefits at all. Hand work is 10 times better than education currently.

[Chilwell]

Don't be discourage by the current economic situation or system, actually they are a lot of graduates that are unemployed, and it has been discouraging a lot of citizens, that they are seeing educational system as scam, we don't study for the sake of being employed only, it is also for our own growth and development, by acquiring knowledge you will be able to make the right decision and also think wisely by involving yourself in some lawful work that you will be earning a living, or invest in something which will be profitable for you, or set up a little business that will be beneficial to you, Without waiting for government work. Education can impact a lot of goodies in someone's life.

[Cryptsafe]

As it stance now for naija apart from answering the name graduate no too much need to go school far as u sabi read and write for me no benefits at all. Hand work is 10 times better than education currently.

It is unfortunate that the system and situation of things has gotten this bad that graduates are just left to their own fate. Things has messed up really bad that nobody thinks of education as the alternative means anymore. Education is now a thing of the mouth and nothing more than that.

Education is still valuable because from it comes enlightenment, exposure and other things that could keep us abreast in life and society at large but on other to survive the situation of things currently, one must have a backup which means having a skill from which you can fall back on for survival. These days white collar jobs are already taken by the high and mighty, the power that be already secured it for their children and lots more. So I can say that going to school only gets you prepared for the journey ahead but in other for the journey to be a successful one, you must have something attached to make it scale through smoothly.

[Agbe]

Where many Nigerians get it wrong is that they see education as a source of income and in this generation it really doesn't play out that way. Education is simply about discipline. If education wasn't about discipline, any one is supposed to be able pick up same books about pharmacy that are used from high school to the university read them and boldly say he is a pharmacist. However its simply not possible why?

Because there isn't a proof that you were disciplined in that particular field, you never took some tests , or applied it to show you were actually disciplined and committed while reading it as it very possible you were probably whiling away time pretending to have read them. Come to think of it , if education wasn't about discipline then it wouldn't be referred to as discipline too.

The only benefit that one can actually get from education presently now is your ability to read and write and it helps you to sharpen your character by way of changing your perspective of things that is the benefits that one can currently get from the educational systems that we find our self in because the circular environment outside the school is entirely a different world of it own that one can comfortable survive without getting educated and in Nigeria of today it's who you actually know and your educational background doesn't matter

[Mia Chloe]

The only benefit that one can actually get from education presently now is your ability to read and write and it helps you to sharpen your character by way of changing your perspective of things that is the benefits that one can currently get from the educational systems that we find our self in because the circular environment outside the school is entirely a different world of it own that one can comfortable survive without getting educated and in Nigeria of today it's who you actually know and your educational background doesn't matter

The importance of education cannot be underestimated. The problem is many persons summarize the whole concept of education to only formal education which is not supposed to be so. The system of formal education is quite retarding in this present era based on the fact that it seems more like it's value seems to have reduced to an extent.

Formal education has its positive impact on a person. To summarize it all education is just a form of discipline in any field and in the case of formal education I think it helps you properly analyze the situations as well as solution. I think you are there behind formal education is to actually make you be able to view situations differently from the average joe.

[Axcel777]

Where many Nigerians get it wrong is that they see education as a source of income and in this generation it really doesn't play out that way. Education is simply about discipline. If education wasn't about discipline, any one is supposed to be able pick up same books about pharmacy that are used from high school to the university read them and boldly say he is a pharmacist. However its simply not possible why?

Because there isn't a proof that you were disciplined in that particular field, you never took some tests , or applied it to show you were actually disciplined and committed while reading it as it very possible you were probably whiling away time pretending to have read them. Come to think of it , if education wasn't about discipline then it wouldn't be referred to as discipline too.

The only benefit that one can actually get from education presently now is your ability to read and write and it helps you to sharpen your character by way of changing your perspective of things that is the benefits that one can currently get from the educational systems that we find our self in because the circular environment outside the school is entirely a different world of it own that one can comfortable survive without getting educated and in Nigeria of today it's who you actually know and your educational background doesn't matter

It is the potential for increasing one’s chances at a better future, beyond merely being literate the education facilitates the Individual to gain life skills to survive the outside world. It is true that with the current system and the way it has been developed, one may never feel that they are really prepared for the difficulties, challenges that they can be faced in real life but I strongly believe that the goal of building better understanding and character is not totally meaningless. For education to be more relevant, we would want to have curricula that are more relevant to needs of society, and setting in which merit is rewarded rather than cronymism. For this reason, it is possible to make a foundation for a just and productive society.

[OSAMABBK]

Yes I know that education plays a vital role in our living and in our day to day activities but I would really want you honest opinion as a citizen of our country nigeria is education really worth it I mean these days we have graduate selling in the market it's absurd. The other day I entered a bus and the conductor confessed that he was a graduate of the great university of Benin and that he studied biochemistry I was really heartbroken not only because he was a graduate but because that particular department is actually very difficult
What do you think?

Education is the key the word "key" used doesn't mean with education you will be rich, the mentality we are facing now in our country is many thinks education is only a place where riches lies, which is wrong
We need to have a second thoughts go to school and learn many things, and also make skills priority learn hand work, have small scale business and be hopeful to make it big one day
Check other countries where teenagers are making their country proud making of memory cards we are using today, but here many thinks with degree they are successful, some even reject jobs of small token thinking they are bigger than salary

[Sim_card]

As it is said, education is the best or most important factor in human life. Education has a lot of benefits. But the government of the day or in the country has damage everything in the country that education becomes the useless course in school. Last week when I went to Education board to check my name if I am qualified to participate in the upcoming employment scheme in the state, and everything was like zigzag. And one of the boy was angry and wanted to tear his certificate and since I was not from the field of study, I was not so I had to left. As was said, here in the forum would testified the goodness of education.

That cannot be a lie, education plays a big role in people’s lives and is in fact one of the corner stones to success for anyone. But, the current experience in our country has left many people in disappointment especially when the education system that should be a mechanism towards enhancing welfare feels so irrelevant. This is a nice example of peoples’ expectations regarding education, for example, when employment opportunities seem to disappear or when bureaucratic procedures appear: However, it is still imperative to appreciate education because, at least there are still many doors, which can be opened in the future through education. This means that we have to struggle for the reforms of such system so that education again became the key to the opportunities and better future again.

Gone are the days that education is the only hope of a common man, the government have made it more harder for the son of a nobody to graduate and get a job based on his area of profession. Lack of job opportunities due to bad government and nepotism is a big challenge to graduates who don't have any skill in them. Currently, the world is all about creativity to survive and not education because when you are creative, you will be able to put food on your table without depending on the government, and if possible employ someone. This is why those that only depend on what they studied in school finds it difficult to live a better life since there is no job on that field for him. Education gives us an edge to make something out of nothing with our exposure and to also take advantage of the opportunities around us.