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VOL. 7, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Quality, Relevance and Impact (QRI): Evaluating the contribution of higher education to sustainable development in Nigeria
Authors
John Amaoge Wordu
Abstract
Higher education is universally acknowledged
as crucial in fostering personal development, socio-economic advancement, and
societal growth. It is where an individual’s potential is built and honed for
sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, higher education must be
of high quality, relevant to societal needs, and impactful. This paper
discussed the concepts of quality, relevance, and impact (QRI) while evaluating
higher education's contributions to sustainable development. It identifies
several challenges that impede QRI in Nigeria’s higher education sector,
including insufficient funding, inadequate digital infrastructure, and an
unstable academic calendar. To enhance QRI, the paper suggested various
strategies: strengthening educational infrastructure, reforming the curriculum
to meet market demands, and establishing partnerships with private
organizations, international donors, and non-governmental organizations to
secure additional funding. The paper asserts that by implementing these
strategies, the quality, relevance, and impact of higher education can be
significantly improved, thereby facilitating sustainable development.
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Pages:5-11
How to cite this article:
John Amaoge Wordu "Quality, Relevance and Impact (QRI): Evaluating the contribution of higher education to sustainable development in Nigeria". International Journal of Educational Research and Studies, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 5-11
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