Implementation of Educational Policies for Socio-Economic and Political Development

Abstract

Lack of effective in respect to serious implementation of educational policy has hampered Nigeria’s socioeconomic and political progress. The impetus or driving force behind implementing the policies created for efficient management of educational institutions is proper and sincere policy execution. It is thought that Nigeria’s socioeconomic and political development suffers greatly from the way that policymakers and those that implement handle educational initiatives. The paper thus provided a description of the application of educational policies, discussed some previously developed policies, identified the main reasons for pitiable application of educational policies, and discussed the detrimental effects of poor application of educational policies on Nigeria’s socioeconomic and political development. The study found that political inconsistencies were a significant hindrance to the socioeconomic and political development of Nigeria, and it stressed that the political elite in charge of implementing educational programs were mostly to blame for these issues. In order to achieve this, the study recommended appropriateness when making appointments, that poor educational policy implementation be sanctioned, and that all interested parties work together to ensure that viable and good educational policies are developed and that the necessary funds and resources are made available for proper implementation of educational policies so as to improve socio-economic and political development.