Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul. Joseph Addison (1711).

Just as a sculptor shapes a block of marble into a fine work of art, education refines and gives form to the soul or human mind. Education plays an essential role in human development.

A good education is not a privilege. It is a basic human right. It helps people to achieve a better quality of life. However, the inability of our educational system in Nigeria to provide youths with the demands of industries has led to increased frustrations. The teaching and learning that takes place in Nigerian schools, even at the basic education level, must look beyond simply promoting literacy and numeracy. Vocational education and training ...