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American Journal of Educational Science, Vol.1, No.4, Sep. 2015, Pub. Date: Jun. 24, 2015
The Repositioning of Universal Basic Education in Nigeria Through School Library Resources
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Authors
[01] Yaya Japheth A., J. C. Pool Library, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
[02] Arowosola Omonike A., Library Department, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
[03] Asunmo Abimbola A., Library Department, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Abstract
This work deals with the process of repositioning the Universal Basic Education (UBE) scheme through the resources of school library. The realization of education as a vital tool in fulfilling development dream of any nation, compels every nation to give it required attention, Nigerians have steadfastly held believe that education is the fortification against poverty and social unrest. Schools have a central role in equipping our young people with the skills and attitudes they need to sustain our future economic and social development. Thus, Federal Government introduced Universal Basic Education scheme to cater for the educational needs of young students and pupils in the first nine years of school age. The paper employs descriptive research design and adopts quantitative data from a related article to discuss state of UBE scheme in Nigerian Educational system. Hence in the paper, we x-rayed the background and objectives of the scheme as well as that of the school library. The paper concludes by admonishing the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) of each State to provide an enabling environment for library personnel to effectively discharge their traditional roles and reposition the UBE scheme through its services. Also, government should devote more funds to the UBE scheme in order to construct modern library infrastructure and maintenance of the existing school library structures.
Keywords
Universal Basic Education, Library, School Library, Library Resources
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