Exploring the State of Education in Nigeria

Sade Marriott, the Director of Banana Island School and co-host of Banana Island Living Podcast explores her transformation from a reluctant teacher to an ardent supporter of high-quality education in Nigeria. Sade discusses her experiences working in the UK and how she used those learnings to raise Nigeria's educational bar. They talk about how important elementary education is, how COVID-19 affects special needs education, how private and public education differ, and how important it is to encourage creativity in addition to academic rigour.  Sade also emphasizes the significance of parental participation and teacher responsibility. For educators, parents, and policymakers, this episode presents a thorough examination of the situation of education in Nigeria today and delivers insightful information.