Volume 13, Issue 2A and 2B, 2025

Challenges in Policy Formulation and Implementation for Education: Lagos State Tertiary Educational Institutions, Nigeria, Experience

Todowede Babatunde Joel

Abstract

The lack of proper facilities, qualified teachers, and sufficient financing for
education are the main worldwide issues Lagos State Tertiary Institutions,
Nigeria, faces in developing and implementing its educational policies. This
paper aims to highlight the challenges faced by Lagos State Tertiary
Institutions in Nigeria. These challenges have resulted in a low quality of
education, limited access to education, and a high drop-out rate among
students. Governmental organisations and educational establishments also
don't coordinate well, which results in inefficient policies and a lack of
accountability. Furthermore, there is a lack of prioritisation of education in
national and regional development plans, hindering the progress and success
of education policies. These global challenges require collaborative efforts
from all stakeholders, including governments, education institutions, and
communities, to address and overcome them and improve the education
system in Lagos State University, Nigeria.

Keywords

Policy, Implementation, Financing, Accountability, Prioritisation

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