STATE OF EMERGENCY IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

 

It's my opinion that a "state of emergency" be declared in all government universities across the country. The reason is not far fetched as we are all aware of the current admission by ASUU and other individual bodies about the deplorable state of infrastructure necessary for training of students. I'll recommend a minimum of One year by which time all Universities should have been adequately equipped.
The country has witnessed over the years an efflux of students to other neighboring countries and farther countries around the world where they are sure to get uninterrupted and quality education and amazingly not so expensive. Apart from the time and stress saved, they gain a wealth of exposure which would last a lifetime.
It is true that the problems in Nigeria are of a peculiarly complex nature which can be felt in all aspects of our daily lives. In order to adapt, it has become natural to "manage" or yield to the pressure of survival which ultimately boils down to "corruption".

A "state of emergency" is not an indication of a worsening of the prevailing condition, but should be seen as a means for a "complete overhaul". Admission into should be discontinued since it has become obvious that enrolling in our institutions results in "falling educational standards" and "unemployable" graduates.
This "state of emergency" is what I propose because repairs cannot happen overnight and it will be unreasonable to claim work can be done simultaneously with training of students.