Junior66:
These statistics say a lot about northern Nigeria and the general misconceptions about them.
1. The north has a very high population rate contrary to what most people think.
2. Inspite of the large population of kids roaming the streets, the North still has more schools than the south even with the same ratio of teachers to pupils.
3. If these stats are correct, then it is safe to assume that the population of the North is even higher than ascribed to it.
4. Even if these figures are inaccurate, the margin of error should still be low.
5. Think twice before u scream the usual it is goats and cows that vote in the north.
6. Lastly, to those who will scream that Muslims generally do not attend school (this may or may not be true), please be informed that there are several Christian states in the north (assuming the percentage of xtians ins skuls is higher). Plateau, Taraba, Benue are xtian states with many of the other states also boasting a hight population of xtians. When next you make those ugly noises remember dat your millions of relatives in the North also skul there. cheers.

ChappyChase:

And yet they are the ones with the highest number of illiterate!!!!!

Junior66:
These statistics say a lot about northern Nigeria and the general misconceptions about them.
1. The north has a very high population rate contrary to what most people think.
2. Inspite of the large population of kids roaming the streets, the North still has more schools than the south even with the same ratio of teachers to pupils.
3. If these stats are correct, then it is safe to assume that the population of the North is even higher than ascribed to it.
4. Even if these figures are inaccurate, the margin of error should still be low.
5. Think twice before u scream the usual it is goats and cows that vote in the north.
6. Lastly, to those who will scream that Muslims generally do not attend school (this may or may not be true), please be informed that there are several Christian states in the north (assuming the percentage of xtians ins skuls is higher). Plateau, Taraba, Benue are xtian states with many of the other states also boasting a hight population of xtians. When next you make those ugly noises remember dat your millions of relatives in the North also skul there. cheers.

psucc:
Except one has not been to the north he is led to believe these figures being branded as being the true state of affairs. Most of the so-called public schools only exit on papers.

They only do so in order to increase their stakes in the sharing formula of the nations cake.

When does an average Muslim had time to attend public schools when the Alfa is they with his long whip

iyb:

And who told u that.
A desert that's a lie take out North central and still north west alone is more fertile than south south,south East combined.
Ignorance in nairaland is rampant someone who has not travelled to the north will come out and start acting like a philosopher

Amoto94:
I think majority of people from the South are suffering from the same disease that's afflicting other continents knowledge of Africa. The Northerners are as educated as their Southern counterparts even if not more than their Southern counterparts. Education comes in different forms and shapes, that one don't fit in your definition doesn't mean that person is not educated. Sometimes the ignorance of the Southerners do come as a surprise to me.

samsard:
Yes, yes, yes, landmass is not necessarilly always proportional to population, but it does allow for larger populations than on a comparably smaller land area. Anyway, tell that to China and India.

abdulkayus:


Do u know that kano is more beautiful and more developed than any state in the south east?
U need to travel out and learn mprw abt others, stop being fed with lies on social media

Dollyak:

Well, UN and many other verified report says otherwise about the education in the north. You guys needs to stop being emotional and face the reality. This is even worthy of a debate.

Boscojugunu:
Says who. Please furnish My ignorant soul with evidence

psucc:
Except one has not been to the north he is led to believe these figures being branded as being the true state of affairs. Most of the so-called public schools only exit on papers.

They only do so in order to increase their stakes in the sharing formula of the nations cake.

When does an average Muslim had time to attend public schools when the Alfa is they with his long whip

Dollyak:

Since when is China and India bigger than Russia and USA in land mass? You need to get out more or perhaps enlighten yourself. You don't even need to go far. Lagos, the most populated state in Nigeria is also the smallest. Go figure. You lots excuse of land mass is merely a scam to corner more funds to your barren land.

Amoto94:
As a statistician I know quite well data can be presented in different ways to suit an agenda, so UN reports aren't trustworthy either. Education is of varying forms and degrees saying one is not educated because he possess no paper qualification is a no-no for me. A man that is productive and is aware of the happenings around the globe via his radio set is an educated man.

samsard:
Look, am in no mood right now, else i'd have white-washed you. But your are not really worth it considering you are already a bitter person. Anyway, the ''barren land" am from is, and has been self sustaining in agriculture. In short, an Isreali remarked that if he had land as fertile as ours, he could ''feed the whole country and still export''. So you should probably take a second look at your ''fertile land'.

Nashoji:
bro, you are richly dumb. your case is beyond redemption.

Dollyak:

You are beginning to sound foolish. You don't even understand what you're talking about either. There is a difference between Education, enlightenment and being politically aware. The majority of Northerners are not as educated or enlightened but significant minority are more politically aware compared to the southerners. Once the southerners starts becoming poltically aware by understanding the dynamics of Nigerian politics, then it will be game over for you lots.
There is no doubt Northerners are not as educated as the southerners in the context of Numeracy and literacy. Islamic education doesn't qualify as it doesn't bring social and critical enlightenment needed to succeed in a society.
I don't want to go down the path of education vs enlightenment with you because neither favours your region.

Pprovost:
Something is strange here......The two most Academically developed Regions (SW and SE) have the least number of primary schools! how come

Amoto94:
I think majority of people from the South are suffering from the same disease that's afflicting other continents knowledge of Africa. The Northerners are as educated as their Southern counterparts even if not more than their Southern counterparts. Education comes in different forms and shapes, that one don't fit in your definition doesn't mean that person is not educated. Sometimes the ignorance of the Southerners do come as a surprise to me.

psucc:
Except one has not been to the north he is led to believe these figures being branded as being the true state of affairs. Most of the so-called public schools only exit on papers.

They only do so in order to increase their stakes in the sharing formula of the nations cake.

When does an average Muslim had time to attend public schools when the Alfa is they with his long whip

aminho:
AREWA ON TOP

Vikkie14:
I just can't help laughing.

North accounting for schools more than the south??

With all these almajiris and killers running gaga all over the country?
With the highest illiteracy record?

They wont cease to amaze me.

gohome:
These are the number of primary school Teachers Primary school students