Making the Common Northern Education Compact a reality: Pathway from Niger State, by Usman Sarki

In an opinion piece, retired civil servant Usman Sarki discusses the need to make the Common Northern Education Compact a reality, drawing lessons from Niger State. He argues that education should instill pride in heritage and develop citizens intellectually, morally, and practically. The curriculum must contribute to character formation and connect learning to societal needs. Sarki emphasizes that ideas become consequential only when translated into institutions, budgets, responsibilities, and measurable results.

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