Prioritization of Basic Education and Attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract

This study assessed the prioritization of basic education and attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria. The mixed method research is adopted for the study. Personal observations and interactions with teachers as well as parents on the state of basic education in the area council were utilized. The study also used secondary data to source/collect basic information relating to the objectives of the research. Content analysis and thematic discussions on the specific research objectives were adopted for the data analysis. The study found that Bwari Area Council has not significantly prioritized basic education in budgetary funding, teachers’ welfare and provision of necessary school infrastructure to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. It is therefore recommended that the council administration should increase the share of its budgetary allocation to education, prioritize teachers’ welfare by regular payment of approved minimum wage, prioritize provision of school infrastructures especially in rural communities.