Developing a National Strategic Framework for Implementing Lifelong Learning Component of SDG 4-Education 2030 Agenda in Nigeria

Abstract

The United Nations in 2015 announced a new universal agenda, containing 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets, aimed at transforming the world. Goal 4 of the agenda called on all countries to ensure the provision of equitable and inclusive quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. However, in Nigeria, there exists only a national policy framework on quality education and not on the vision of lifelong learning. This paper is written advocating the development of a national strategic policy framework for implementing the vision of lifelong learning component of SDG 4-Education 2030 Agenda in Nigeria. The paper began with a discussion of vision of SDG 4-Education 2030 and its corresponding targets. The concept clarification of lifelong learning and the reasons for its global recognition were also discussed. Examples of countries with best practices on lifelong learning policy formulation were presented. Literature documented pragmatic approaches for promoting lifelong learning for all was discussed. The paper made specific recommendations for implementing the vision of lifelong learning for in Nigeria and concluded that the implementation of these recommendations will go a long way to help the country achieve the vision of lifelong learning for all component of the SDG 4-Education 2030.