Peer-reviewed article
Early Childhood Development and Education for National Development: Relevance and Delivery System in Nigeria
Atakpo Theresa Edirin ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This paper examines early childhood development and education in Nigeria, exploring what these services are, why they matter for national development, and how they are currently delivered. The authors analyse the existing delivery system and identify gaps. They recommend that the Nigerian government strengthen its commitment to early childhood care and development through improved political will and other strategies.
Key points
- The paper conceptualises early childhood development and education (ECDE) and establishes its relevance to national development
- Current delivery system for ECDE in Nigeria is examined
- Government political will is identified as a key factor needed for improvement
- Strategies to improve early childhood care and development are proposed
Limitations
The document is a review or position paper that examines the delivery system and makes recommendations, but does not provide data on coverage, outcomes, or effectiveness of current services. It does not evaluate specific interventions with measurable results.
Abstract
The study examined early childhood development and education for national development: relevance and delivery system in Nigeria. The paper examined the concept of Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE), its purpose and relevance, and the delivery system in the country. The paper suggests strategies to improve early childhood care and development and recommends that the Government improve ECDCE by having a strong political will towards it, among other things.