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Public Private Partnership in University Education Provision in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges And Strategies
(Nigerian Journal of Educational Administration and Planning, 2005) Yalokwu Patrick O
One of the most important developments in Nigeria's education system within the past two decades is the establishment of an increasing number of private universities. While many people appear worried about the traces of dichotomy (especially in the nature and number of programmes, location of institutions and so on between public and private universities), there has emerged a counter-argument that the reason private universities came into being, in the first place, is to fill the gap created by the structural deficiencies inherent in the existing public universities. For many people, higher educational institutions and, indeed, universities Authorities are seen as role models of innovation and change in general and are expected to assist in individual social mobility and betterment of quality or life. Over the years, the demand for access to university education in Nigeria and Mobia has been increasing at an increasing rate, and in the face of government mability or unwillingness to fund the expansion of supply, the private university education providers have been compelled to come to the forefront. As we are all aware, the university education subsector is just one of the several such sub-sectors where private practitioners have made significant inroads. In fact, the private sector practitioners have made wonderful contributions as engines of growth in such other sectors as health, telecommunications, utilities (electricity and water supply) and security. The inability of government to provide access to quality university education that is in high demand worldwide is not only confined to Nigeria. It has become a global phenomenon that has attracted the private sector to the rescue. The continued expansion of the illegal number of private universities is therefore inevitable. Against this background, this paper examines the historical context and the points of departure in the understanding of public-private partnership. Look at all the factors that influenced public-private partnerships as well as some outstanding issues and the challenges facing public-private
partnership in university education and suggests strategies for working out a conducive atmosphere for the development of high-quality manpower. The paper concludes that what matters most is neither the question of who provides university education nor whether there is any dichotomy. In the nature and number of
programmes offered but meeting the important need of instituting viable Infrastructural building blocks and control measures to ensure that both private and public practitioners co-exist symbiotically and unleash their potentials in a competitive fashion and thereby achieve the overall goals and objectives of university
education in Nigeria.
Mamser and Citizenship Education in Nigeria: Issues, Problems and Prospects
(Ekiadolor Journal of Education, 1992) Yalokwu Patrick O
This paper examines the role of MAMSER (Mass Mobilization for Self-Reliance, Social Justice and Economic Recovery) and Citizenship Education in Nigeria, focusing on their contributions to national development and civic responsibility. Established in 1987, MAMSER aimed to re-orient Nigerians towards positive values such as patriotism, discipline, and self-reliance. Similarly, Citizenship Education has been integrated into Nigeria’s educational system to promote civic competence, national unity, and democratic participation. Despite their significance, both initiatives face numerous challenges, including inadequate funding, poor implementation strategies, political interference, low public awareness, and inconsistencies in policy continuity. Additionally, widespread corruption, weak institutional frameworks, and socio-economic inequalities have hindered their effectiveness in fostering responsible citizenship. The paper argues that revitalizing MAMSER-like programs and strengthening Citizenship Education can serve as vital tools for addressing Nigeria’s socio-political and economic challenges. It highlights the need for curriculum reform, effective policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, and the use of modern communication channels to enhance civic awareness. The study concludes that with sustained commitment and strategic reforms, these initiatives hold strong prospects for promoting national integration, good governance, and sustainable development in Nigeria.
Improving Performance Management In The Twenty-First Century University: Issues, Challenges and Strategies
(Crawford University, 2021) Yalokwu Patrick O
Universities are generally regarded as top-notch higher education institutions where students study for acquisition of degrees and academic research is done.
One of the ways by which Universities have striven to maintain their leadership status among higher education institutions is through the establishrnen t of higher standards of performance for their staff and students. In an attempt to sustain the high standard of performance, universities inevitably find themselves
competing with one another in an environment where only the most adaptable and most productive will survive and prosper. Despite the increasing competition, current performance results in contemporary universities are seen as not totally satisfactory by many policy makers, parents, community members, faculty
and students around the world. The purpose of this paper is to make a review of performance management in the twenty-first century university. The paper examines the critical issues of performance management in the university system. It identifies the challenges facing performance management and offers strategies for improving performance management in the twenty-first century university.
Education Funding for Quality Education in Nigeria
(Institute of Education- University of Benin, 1993) Yalokwu Patrick O
Education funding plays a critical role in achieving quality education in Nigeria, yet the sector continues to face challenges related to inadequate budgetary allocation, poor fund management, and infrastructural deficits. This study examines the relationship between funding and the quality of education in Nigeria, highlighting how insufficient financial investment affects teaching standards, learning outcomes, and access to educational resources. It also explores the disparities in funding across different regions and levels of education. The paper argues that sustainable and transparent funding mechanisms are essential for improving educational quality and achieving national development goals. Recommendations include increased government investment, enhanced accountability in fund utilisation, and the promotion of public-private partnerships to support the education sector.
Analysis of the Quality of Regional Governance Challenges and Implications for African Development
(Crawford Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 2015) Yalokwu Patrick O
Quality governance in any region or country does not just happen. It does not come by chance, but through the conscious choices of the citizens being governed, as well as the outcomes of the activities of various significant external agencies that impact the political entity concerned. By the same token, the measurement of the quality of governance is not an easy process. Until recently, it has posed an elusive challenge, notwithstanding the fact that there is a link between governance and development. A review of various studies (Kaufmann, Kraay, and Zoido-Lobatón, 1999; Acemoglu, 2003; World Bank, 2004; and World Bank, 2003) indicates that many of the existing measures of governance are subjective and not without errors. However, a highly objective aggregate governance index, which contains six indicators of governance, has been designed by Kaufmann, Kraay, and Mastruzzi (2003). Against this background, the purpose of this paper is to analyse the performance of various regions of the world in the field of political and economic governance using the six indicators of quality governance. Specifically, the paper discusses the challenges facing Africa and also highlights the implications for structuring strategies toward the sustained development of the continent.