By Protocol It is a great honour and privilege to welcome all the eminent personalities here to the opening ceremony of the 42nd Annual conference of Philosophers of Education Association of Nigeria (PEAN) being hosted by University of Uyo and Akwa Ibom College of Education. On behalf of all members of the association I thank you …
Welcome Address by the President of Philosophers of Education Association of Nigeria (PEAN) to 41st Annual Conference and 40th Anniversary Celebration Held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 26-28 October, 2021
Presented by Prof Kola Babarinde: ProtocolThe Chief-Host and Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Prof. C. A. Igwe,Eminent Guests on the High Table,Executive Committee Members of PEAN,Fellows of PEAN,Members of PEAN from all States of the Federation,Distinguished Awardees,Members of the Press,Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of the Executive Committee and members of PEAN, I welcome …
Need for Human Development in Nigeria: Imperative of Incorporating Moral Education
Abstract In a bid to proffer solution to Nigeria’s ubiquitous societal problems, many have argued that what the nation needs presently is a solid human development for all its citizens. Sadly, human development in our present society is at its lowest ebb due to decadence in values. Stories of human killings, kidnappings, cultism, nepotism, corruption, …
Education and National Security Problems; Implication for Quality and Standard in Nigerian Schools
Abstract This paper seeks to examine the relevance of national security efforts and its implication for quality and standard education in Nigerian schools. Nigeria as a democratic government in Africa especially under the fourth republic has been engulfed with series of insecurity problems which in one way or the other affect academic activities designed to …
Nigeria and Knowledge Based Economy in the 21st Century Addressing the Shifting Priorities
Abstract This paper is a critical reflection on knowledge economy and Nigeria’s preparedness to meet its demands in the 21st century. It discussed the emergence of knowledge economy as the dominant economic system of the moment and the role education plays in its development. The paper argued that knowledge economy is creating a highly competitive …
Moral Philosophy as a Panacea for Security Challenges in Nigeria
Abstract This paper discussed the security challenges facing Nigeria, its nature and causes. This paper discovered that political leaders are traceable to wide spread of insecurity in Nigeria. It evident through their corrupt practices, marginalization, ethnicity and inability to provide jobs for the graduates. Since these constitute the major challenges to insecurity in Nigeria, the …
Equal Education Opportunity and Self-Reliance: The Nigerian Experince
Abstract Education in Nigeria is based on a national philosophy of education. This philosophy is based on the assumption that the individual has self-worth and that the education system should regard the worth and dignity of the human person; inculcate moral and spiritual principles in him, inter-personal and human relations, promote the physical, emotional and …
Insecurity Challenges in Nigeria: Existentialism Principles in Yoruba Traditional Early Childhood Education as Paradigms of Preventive Measures
Abstract A central principle of existentialism is that, “existence precedes essence for humans”. This means that, humans must first exist before any importance (essence) is attached to the living. Other existentialism principles as contained in its metaphysics, epistemology and axiology emphasise that humans are indispensable creatures in the world who should be accorded all rights …
Object Teaching Ideology in Primary Education and Economic Development of Nigeria in the 21st Century
Abstract This paper focused on the practical approach to the teaching and learning exercises to equip the learners with useful competencies to solving future problems for the self and the society. The object teaching ideology of Johann Henrich Pestalozzi (1746 – 1827) which demands for a practical approach to teaching and learning was considered as …
Poverty and Insecurity: Reflections on the Role of Education
Abstract The challenges we have today in Nigeria, be them education, security, economy and so on, are no doubt the fallout of frustration of poverty, insecurity of any nature, corruption, unemployment, bad governance. Interestingly, these arrays of challenges are beyond one social malady or the other. The authors unarguably aver that distinguishing these threats and …