The call by the Association of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities for the establishment of a Ministry of higher education is based on the following reasons, according to the Secretary General of the Association:
- To give needed attention to the challenges facing the sector
- The large size of the Ministry of education which according to them can be divided into tertiary education and other levels of education
- To deliver the gain of a modern society
- To serve as catalyst to transform the sector
- The growth in the number of higher Institutions in Nigeria from seven in 1962 to 323 in 2012 and the universities from five to 124
Faborede also said, “There is a global understanding that higher education is
the driver of growth and development as it engenders the creation of knowledge
and innovation which are vital in steering sustainable development.”
What is your opinion about the call?
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