Journal of Higher Education and Academic Advancement
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): European Journal of Higher Education and Academic Advancement

Impact of Subsidy Removal on Tertiary Education in Nigeria

Niyi Jacob Ogunode (Unknown)
Conrad Ugochukwu Ukozor (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Aug 2023

Abstract

The removal of petrol subsidies in Nigeria has resulted in a notable escalation in the prices of goods and services, impacting both public and private sectors. This phenomenon's pervasive effects extend to tertiary institutions, which are particularly vulnerable due to the nature of their services. This research paper systematically examines the impact of subsidy removal on tertiary education in Nigeria. Employing a secondary data approach, information was sourced from both printed materials and online publications. The findings unequivocally demonstrate that the removal of subsidies has cast adverse ramifications on tertiary education, manifesting as amplified operational costs, elevated tuition fees, increased expenses for research initiatives, augmented outlays for infrastructure provisioning, and necessitated alterations in pedagogical delivery methods across diverse tertiary establishments nationwide. To address these challenges, the paper presents a recommendation for Federal and State governments to allocate a minimum of 20% of the monthly saved subsidy funds toward tertiary education investments countrywide, simultaneously advocating for heightened research funding.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

EJHEAA

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Higher Education and Academic Advancement (JHEAA) is a Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Open Access Journal which covers the various areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Educational Research. This journal is monthly published online monthly. European Journal of Higher Education and ...