Universal Basic Education (UBE) program was launched in Nigeria in 1999, to increase the access of the children of school age to basic education. There is no doubt that adequate funding of the program is germane in view of the experiences of the past, particularly with regards to the collapse of the Universal Primary Education in western and eastern regions in 1955 and 1957 respectively. Successful implementation of the UBE program has thus becomes imperative. This paper examines the various areas whereby the community can contribute to the funding of UBE program in Nigeria so that it can achieve its desired objectives.
[...] This Paper highlighted the areas through which communities in Nigeria can participate in the funding of the much-celebrated Universal Basic Education (UBE) program. It is hoped that adoption and implementation of the strategies by various communities in Nigeria would make the program achieve its objectives. References Adelabu, M.A 2000). Panacea for Democratization of Education in Nigeria. African Journal of Educational Management 51-68 Adesina, S (1977). Planning and Educational Development in Nigeria. Lagos: Educational Industries Limited. Alayideino, S.O (1991) Primary Education and the 6-3-3-4 National Policy on Education: Experience So Far and Future Prospects. [...]
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[...] Universal Basic Education program is expected to achieve the following objectives: - develop in the entire citizenry, a strong consciousness for education and a strong commitment to its rigorous promotion; - reduce drastically the incidence of dropout in the formal education system; - cater for the learning needs of young persons who for one reason or another have to interrupt their schooling through appropriate forms of complimentary approaches to the provision and promotion of basic education; - ensure the acquisition of appropriate level of literacy, numeracy, manipulative, communicative and life skills as well as ethical, moral and civic values. [...]
[...] Traditional rulers and Chiefs of community could also prevail on graduates in the community including students' to assist in teaching their respective subjects particularly the core subjects on part-time basis, which would go a long way in reducing the recurrent cost of salaries and allowances being borne by government. A community can assist a school in acquiring land for possible expansion. There is no gainsaying that with the rate of increase in enrolment of schools during the implementation of UBE scheme, more schools have to be established while existing ones expanded to cater for the likely increment in future. [...]
[...] Market women, business outfits and associations in a community can also be taxed. Money realized through these avenues can be donated to school within the community. For this to be practicable, it must be however discussed with the relevant government agencies for approval. Summary and Conclusion Introduction of Universal Basic Education (UBE) program in Nigeria is without doubt another remarkable feat of government to promote education and increase the accessibility of the citizenry to basic education. In the past, Universal Primary Education (UPE) program was experimented at regional and national levels. [...]
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