Private Universities In Nigeria

SEUN I totally agree with you on your position on this issue. I'm a beneficiary of a private University.I know what I went through in 2  of the most renown Public Universities in this country before moving to a private institution; and I must confess if given a second chance I will choose to attend that same institution over and over again.Although it's expensive it's worth it. It's like that everywhere. We have to be realistic here. Do you know that all the Universities(including HARVARD,MIT,STANDFORD,NEW YORK You.,PENNSYLVANIA ,OXFORD,CAMBRIDGE,IMPERIAL COLLEGE,TOKYO You,UNIV OF BEIJING to mention but a few ) making waves around the globe are privately run? It's not like I'm condeming the public Universities but the truth is that private Universities are better managed and better equipped. I think the performance of these private universities so far is going to make the key players in our  public universities sit up if at all they have the interest of this nation at heart. The level of decay is our public universities is deplorable and something has to be done & fast too. Most importantly there aren't enough Universities to meet the needs of millions of aspiring undergraduates in the country so,I think it's a welcome development but the NUC should exercise absolute care in granting licences to intending private university proprietors;and the already existing ones should be closely monitored.

About the private universities charging exorbitant fees,I think that's what is obtainable worldwide due to the cost of operation since the private univeristies have limited source of funding. In Nigeria especially the private universities do not recieve grants from the govt like in most countries in the world. The major source of University funding in the UK for instance is through fees especially foreign students' fees. It's unfortunate that most people are unable to afford the fees but what I believe is that no matter what institution a person attends private or public you could still achieve your goals.It all depends on the individual. It's one thing to have a degree but I think the most important thing is self development/empowerment. Have a focus,believe in your abilities and above all trust in GOD.

Nothing is free in life.  People should be willing to pay if they are interested in quality education.  If you come from a poor family, get  part-time job to sponsor yourself through university.  The absence of freebies provided by the government will teach you responsibility, so that when it's your turn to procreate you will not have 12 children.  People have to learn to struggle and prosper with their own efforts instead of waiting on government or father Christmas.  If we have more private universities, the price of university education will drop so sharply that market women will be able to afford it.  Even if the price doesn't go down, the private universities will free up more space in public universities.

Let's learn to put aside whatever we "believe" in (government, father Christmas, whatever) and face reality.

So seun, at the end of the day the government should have nothing to do for its citizens abi?? Road & bridge constructions in communities too should be privatized abi?? General and teaching hospitals should be privatized too abi??Then people should not be asked to pay tax or be taxed. What will the government be doing with the money collected from tax -payers??

With regards to comments made on the private/public university issue, both are important to a system--as are technical and specialized institutions.  My fear with the proliferation of private schools is that we are denying the need to perfect the public system.  Given that the majority of Nigerian higher-ed students (less than 1% of the population) cannot afford a $3,000 fee, how can private schools truly assist the system?  At best they will provide succor to those from upper middle-class and wealthy families who can afford the luxury.  But it won't do much for the majority of people or the heart and spirit of our country.

At the same time, public universities need to be challenged to do more in preparing the students for the real world.  In the past they have used lack of funding as an excuse for not performing.  Recently, these institutions were challenged by the current administration to be more creative in their quest for funds.  Perhaps this is a strategy that can help us get to where we need to be.  But it is but one strategy.  But because they are not part of the competitive system, whereby they shut down if they don't perform, the new policies are unlikely going to be enough impetus to stimulate substantial reaction.

Remember that we're 140 million people with 55% under age 15.  At an average of 10,000 students per institution, we will need no less than 1000 institutions to educate 5-10% of our people as the population approaches 200 million.  However, as some have rightly pointed out, quantity is useless in the education industry as quality has everything to do with the content that our nation comes to be made of.

My hope is that, while private universities are being built, we will put more resources into developing public ones--even if with private means.

For those who continue to point to the success of American private schools, even that country is admitting how much they have failed the public schooling system--and, as a result, the American people.  As of the 1990's many public institutions are using private school tactics for growth and development.

For my part, I lead a team of people intent to transform 100 Nigerian universities into digital campuses.  If you would like to join and assist our efforts and make this your movement, please check out http://www.udcnigeria.com/.

Regards,
Nam Mokwunye
Reuters Digital Vision Fellow
Stanford University
Stanford, CA, USA

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I am in support of Covenant and CRUTECh, YEEEEEEEEEEEEE

9ja4eva!!!!!!!1iv watched u closely  for sometime now,when it cums to CU, all ure there to talk about is its rules/policies/whatever!!!! y don't u c something good about the  school because although your comments about d school doesnt count as people will alwais go there even being aware of the skul,

u v to undastand that its private and d owner has every right to dictate 4it, as long as it doesnt make u an animal then its fine--------we c the products and trustme 9jeria will alwais be poud of them

its not easy keepin rules but wit time u get used to them and evenutally find out that it 4ur own good and not otherwise and when u c the final product-------its gosh!!!4real.

relax abeg 4 d skul

are u referring to me

E don do

No hassles for life.

Ao bodi?


Peace

Na d hype

Like say them tech well well

Really    You must be very bright, for you to v 4gotten that a school only has intensions for you, your success/brightness is your decision _*hisses*

I tire oh


D idea be say we all dey entitled to our own opinion

In a situation where it is supposed that

64 students bag first class honors.

What do you have to say to that?

I would only reply your posts when u speak the truth and nt be biased.


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