PRP presidential candidate Donald Duke has called for a broad overhaul of Nigeria\u2019s education system, proposing major changes to secondary education and overseas schooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Duke said students should spend their final three years of secondary school developing practical skills that can provide opportunities for employment and self-employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast, he said SS1 to SS3 should focus primarily on skills acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He argued that students should be able to identify their abilities and receive training in areas ranging from traditional trades to modern technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Duke cited masonry and plumbing as examples of practical skills that could be developed in secondary school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the aim should be to ensure that every student leaves secondary school with an ability that can contribute to their livelihood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The former Cross River governor also proposed that Nigerians below 18 should generally not be issued visas to study abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the restriction would allow children to complete their secondary education in Nigeria before considering overseas universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Duke argued that sending children abroad at very young ages could weaken their cultural connection to Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said the proposal could stimulate investment in Nigerian schools by encouraging wealthy families to spend more of their education budgets within the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, such investment would create employment, improve local schools and strengthen the domestic education industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Duke said Nigeria must also update its curriculum to reflect changes in the global economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted information technology, cybertronics and other emerging fields as areas that should receive greater attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the country\u2019s education system should ultimately produce young people with both academic knowledge and practical skills relevant to modern society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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