Abstract
Education stands as a crucial instrument in achieving sustainable national development. To attain this, it is essential to enhance the quality of education. This study is thus centred on the revitalization of Economics education for sustainable development in Nigeria. The necessity for Economics education in Nigerian educational institutions has arisen due to the alarming youth unemployment rates prevailing throughout the country. The surge in school enrollments has led to the establishment of more educational institutions, but this has not been matched by a corresponding increase in industries to absorb the numerous graduates annually produced. Consequently, youth unemployment has emerged as a troubling trend in Nigerian society. Nigeria has faced challenges in attaining the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Vision 20:2020. This paper critically assesses the government’s efforts to address youth unemployment through the introduction of Economics education training programs for jobless youths, aiming to reduce poverty and social issues prevalent among Nigerian youth. The paper further highlights that Economics education exposes individuals to a wide array of activities, fostering the development of a diverse skill set, creativity, innovation, and self-reliance. However, the primary challenge facing Economics education in Nigeria remains the issue of funding. Therefore, the paper recommends that governments at all levels should intensify their efforts by providing sufficient funds to ensure the sustainability of Economics education in Nigerian educational institutions.
Keyword: Revitalizing, Economics Education, Sustainable Development, Nigeria.
Obaizamomwan I. D. (2024)