Transformation of a poverty ridden nation into “Next 11” countries

The Federal Republic of Nigeria is listed among “Next 11” economies having calibre to become world’s largest economies. This African nation is growing rapidly on the economic forefront with oil reserves being primary contributor.

Picture depicting that Education is the backbone of any economy
Source : blogs.worldbank.org

According to a World Bank’s report, the country has mixed economy emerging market has already reached middle income status. It is ranked 31st in terms of GDP with 40% shares of oil reserves.

Though, in terms of education the country is not fairing that well. Its government provides free education at the school level but attendance is not compulsory. According to a survey, only 32% of male and 27% female students attend schools regularly.

As it’s a fact that education has a pivotal role to play in overall development of any nation. Economy is directly proportional to the fate of education in the country. So, pupil and government of Nigeria must pay heed towards making their education system effective by making it compulsory for all.

Though the step could be taken only for primary, secondary and higher secondary education system but higher education still remains a choice of citizen of the country. In terms of providing higher education to the Nigerian people, several UK universities have come forward with an innovative and very much practical idea.

Online education system is thriving in the country with its effects. Several students from Nigeria are mulling it as an option to give a required boost to their career. Its effects have large impacts on their career prospects. These days, professionals from Nigeria are reckoned among the most dedicated and competitive employees on the global platform.

Thanks to online distance learning programme provided by several UK Universities that these people have realized their potential to perform internationally. In this aspect, Abuja university distance learning programme too has done lots of good to the students from Nigeria. Several course degrees from internationally recognized universities are bestowed to students in their homeland only. There is no need of flying overseas in order to gain certificates and degrees.

Relating economy and education, both are ally with each other. Future growth of a nation largely depends upon how effective and result oriented its education system is. Worldwide, all the great economies have better literacy rates and vice-versa. Hence, as a universal truth, it is also true with the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Online Education in Nigeria Ushering New Hopes for Career Aspirants

Nigeria like most of the other African countries is showing rays of development in especially the sphere of online education. With the introduction of online education, a new ray of hope has touched the shores of the education sector of the country.

There are a lot of challenges that the education sector of Nigeria faces. A sustainable development in the education sector of Nigeria is very much needed. Over the last eight years, online courses have proliferated. Over the last three decades the efforts to establish distance education on Nigerian soils have been tremendous.

If we take into account the current socio economic scenario of Nigeria then it goes without saying that the country is slowly making developments. This has led to the development to a good number of colleges and universities offering distance education.

Scope of online learning

With time cutting edge technologies and modern gadgets and applications are getting introduced in the sphere of online education in Nigeria. Even if you are looking forward to completing a postgraduate program or earning a doctorate degree or any other degree, you can easily get it done from the online studying courses that are offered by the top notch UK universities.

Earlier, the nation’s economic instability failed in modernizing its academic arena. But, now the scenario has experienced a sea change. Things are not like before when the social pandemonium grew so big that students were planning to relocate. But with the change in scenario it can be said without any doubt that online education is apt for Nigeria.

Apart from the current developing scenario supporting the growth of online education in Nigeria, there are a several other factors that contribute to the growth of the need for online education in the nation. It is the wide range of facilities that are offered by these online courses. Offering flexibility, these courses allow you to learn at your own pace. This is all the more beneficial for working individuals who have other commitments

Offering a whole lot of benefits to the aspiring students in Nigeria, online education is ushering new hopes for career aspirants in this developing American nation.