Minister of Education Voices Concern Over Outflow of Teachers To Foreign Countries
The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman has voiced deep concern over the escalating outflow of teachers to foreign countries, such as Canada, the United States, and Germany.
Zita Ezechi 
The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman has voiced deep concern over the escalating outflow of teachers to foreign countries, such as Canada, the United States, and Germany. He made this statement in a three-day stakeholder round table, discussing the adoption of a draft national policy on open, distance, and e-learning in Abuja.
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Emphasizing the pivotal role of education in national development, and underlining the urgent need to retain Nigeria's top teaching talent, which is increasingly coveted, sometimes even more than medical professionals, Prof. Mamman stated, "The education sector serves as the linchpin for national development."
The revelation that Nigeria has witnessed a greater outflow of educators to foreign shores compared to medical personnel underscores the global demand for teaching expertise. Prof. Mamman cautioned that without prompt intervention, the nation's educational advancement could face significant setbacks.
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In response to this pressing challenge, the proposed policy seeks to harness technology and innovative learning approaches to fortify the education sector. "We must take decisive action to address the identified challenge," Prof. Mamman asserted, affirming that with the backing of the president, the objective of revitalizing education through e-learning solutions is well within grasp.
