By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos –
The Department of Arts Education at the University of Jos recently hosted its 2nd International Conference on “Education, Arts And Development In The 21st Century,” responding to the evolving landscape of education.
The conference aimed to address critical issues in Nigeria’s educational system and brought together educators, researchers, and policymakers to discuss innovative approaches.
During the opening ceremony, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, the Vice Chancellor of the University, emphasized the importance of adapting education to meet the demands of the digital age for improved performance and learning.
He stated, “The world has gone digital, and education must evolve to meet the standards of the 21st century, from primary schools to tertiary institutions, for enhanced performance and learning.”
At the conference, Prof. Lazarus Maigoro, the Provost of the College of Education, Gindiri, presented a lead paper on “History, ICT And Development: The Case Of Nigeria And The New Basic Educational History Curriculum.”
He highlighted the significance of history as an essential component for cultural advancement and stressed the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in classrooms to enhance the educational system.
“History has been recognized all over the world as the engine room for culture and advancement. It attempts to bring to the fore those significant past human endeavors which could be utilized in developing a prosperous national future. Every discipline has its roots in history, which makes it virtually impossible for any discipline not to pay attention to its history.”He said.
Prof. Musa Gaya, from the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, University of Jos, also addressed the challenges faced by Nigerian Western education in his presentation titled “The Tragedy of Nigerian Western Education.”
“Western education in Nigeria has faced major setbacks throughout the years. Inadequate funding, corruption, inadequate infrastructural facilities, shortage of academic staff, strike actions, weak administrators, and insecurity have hindered the growth of the educational system. If the government addresses these challenges, the educational system of the country will be a force to reckon with in the world.” He emphasized.
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