It is estimated that over 40 million nigerians can neither read nor write.
When illiterate, one cannot read or write at all, or are close to it. They can read and write very primitive vocubulary. In contrast, one who is functionally illiterate has a basic grasp of literacy (reading and writing text in his or her native language), but with a variable degree of grammatical correctness and style. In short, when confronted with printed materials, functionally illiterate adults cannot function effectively in modern society and cannot adequately perform fundamental tasks such as filling out an application for employment, understanding a legally binding contract, following written instructions, reading a newspaper articlle or consulting a dictionary.
Sad really, but who is to blame: the government, parents or ourselves?

Nigerians themselves!!

Blame those who have the calling to teach but choose instead a more lucrative profession. The lack of proper education is not the due to the lack of students in schools, or even poor infrastructure, but the dearth of quality, dedicated teachers. Without good teachers, all the children in the world can go to the most well-equipped school, but will still not know their A from their B. 'S what I figured anyway.

SeanT21:

Nigerians themselves!!

. WHAT OF LIBERIANS THEMSELVES.

Blame the Govt for not helping us in achieving our goals.No quality education except for private schools,whats wrong with a senator sending his child to public school?

theyr all to blame in one way or the other