Green School Programme and Schools in Nigeria: Challenges and Solutions
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Isah Muhammed Uteno
Department of Educational Management, University of Abuja, Nigeria -
Ojo Idowu Christopher
Department of Educational Management, University of Abuja, Nigeria
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- Keywords:
- Challenges, Green schools programme Schools, solution
- Abstract
- This study assessed the challenges militating against development Green School programme in Nigeria. The paper is a position paper. Secondary data were used in the paper. The secondary data were collected from print and online publications. The paper concluded that the Green School Programme in Nigeria is a transformative educational and environmental initiative that addresses both learning and sustainability needs. Specifically, in the areas of the importance of Green schools programme in Nigeria, its’ promotes environmental awareness and education, enhancement of sustainable school practices and resource management, development of environmental stewardship and civic responsibility, contribution to healthier learning environments and alignment with national and global sustainable development goals (SDGS). Also, inadequate funding and resource constraints, inadequate infrastructure and facilities, low environmental awareness and poor teacher capacity, weak policy implementation and lack of government commitment and socio-cultural resistance and attitudinal barriers are identified as challenges militating against development of Green schools in Nigeria. Based on these findings, the paper recommends continuous policy support and implementation, adequate funding, teacher training, and community engagement are essential to embed the culture of sustainability across all levels of education, coordinated effort involving government agencies, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and local communities and fostering public awareness are essential steps toward achieving a vibrant and sustainable Green School movement in Nigeria.
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