Socio-Economic Implications of Private Participation in the Provision of University Education in Nigeria (original) (raw)
2011, Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal
This paper examines the socioeconomic implications of private participation in the provision of university education in Nigeria. This is with a view to providing information that will guide the Nigerian government on its public-private partnership (PPP) policy as it affects the education enterprise. The study was descriptive and carried out Ex-post-Facto. Data was collected from randomly selected university students on the income level of their parents and their expenditure at school per session. Findings from data analysis showed that students spend more in state universities than in federal universities. In addition, students spend more in private universities than in public universities. Findings also showed that parents of students in pubic universities earn relatively less income but pay relatively more for university education. In view of the implications of these findings, it is recommended that the Nigerian government should establish a contributory Education Savings Scheme in addition to a functional Education Loans Scheme. Special Scholarship schemes should also be introduced for indigent but brilliant university students. The Nigerian government should also formulate and implement people-oriented policies that will reduce widespread poverty. Selective-user charges should also be introduced to make the wealthy pay more for university education.
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