Education as we know is in different forms, formal or informal. But in so many ways, we have come to realize the uncertainties in education. Of what use is it to us? Who are these group of persons that transfers these knowledge to the next generation? Categorically, learning has been passed from generation to generations, but mostly with those who have the passion for it. In most schools of today in Nigeria, education is not a reason for learning, but a reason of purpose. A purpose for some to gain knowledge, a purpose to gain a certificate which seems useless to some or useful to others, a purpose for some owners to make more money. Our system of learning has given students reasons to be scared of asking questions that may seem tough for the teachers. Why ask questions, when the person passing that knowledge only cares to hate you for ridiculing them in class The commitment of these so-called teachers are of no use to many of the students.
''You can't transfer knowledge you do not know''. If the economic situation of the country seems unfit for some unemployed graduates, they seek the necessary opportunity, which is becoming what they wished they weren't. In turn, doing something they have always hated, an uncalled passion just to make a living. I will give you a story of Vanessa. Vanessa's dad owns a company in the country, which is doing pretty well. And because the dad knows the economic situation of the country is a shame, he decides the best way for his daughter to get the best education is through home-schooling. What difference does it make with someone who has gone to a very good school from Vanessa who was home-schooled. She speaks well, writes well, seems to have been taught pretty well, and she comes from a rich home. She has avoided paying fees, she has saved costs, and she is still a virgin. That is just one in a million, can this help those who are unable to afford the heavy rate of fees the school impose on parents? How can we curb off the system of learning in our country? How can we kick away these unwanted and disinterested persons who call teachers? How can we help our next generation who should build a future for our country, rather than depend on the outside world? How can education become a process of learning for you, for me, for us?
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