Executive Director, Development of Education Action Network (DEAN) Initiative, Mr. Michael Semiye, has called for a retool of the curriculum to include essential skills for targeted societal challenges.
Semiye addressed reporters on the introduction of “NextGen Teachers Bootcamp” on Tuesday in Abuja.
He recommended continuous professional development for teachers to attain speedy national development.
The executive director said that many schools focused on theoretical knowledge which did not translate into practical skills required in the job market to create collective prosperity.
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Semiye said while literacy rate was improving in the country, Human Development Index (HDI) remained low at 0.539.
He said Nigeria ranked 161 out of 189 countries, which reflected a problem with the vision, design and implementation of education agenda.
Semiye said empathy, leadership, creativity, analytical thinking, critical thinking and emotional intelligence must find clear expression in the curriculum, to attain desired national goals.
“Despite basic educational attainment, many Nigerians lack the skills to improve their living standards, and contribute effectively to the economy.