Policy Implementation In Nigeria’s Education System

Despite a series of reforms and frameworks like the National Policy on Education and the Universal Basic Education Act, Nigeria’s education sector still struggles to deliver quality and equity.

Schools across the country face the same recurring issues, underfunding, poor infrastructure, lack of accountability, and policy discontinuity. Many strategies look impressive on paper, but their impact rarely reaches the classroom. Often, the implementation fails due to budget shortfalls, political interference, and a disconnect between policymakers and real-world school environments.

As students and teachers grapple with outdated curricula, overcrowded classrooms, and limited resources, the urgency for effective policy execution becomes even more critical.

To move forward, Nigeria needs not just new policies, but genuine commitment to funding, monitoring, and long-term planning. With better oversight and continuity between governments, what’s written in policy documents can finally translate into meaningful change for learners nationwide.