Repositioning the Teaching Profession to Meet Developmental Challenges in Nigeria

Abstract

The issue of nation building and development is cardinal among the goals of any nation. In an attempt to meet the needs of
citizens and also be in tune with other nations in a dynamic and globalised world, Nigeria is currently grappling with a lot of challenges.
The place of the teaching profession in meeting these challenges cannot be overemphasized. This paper attempts to examine the
concept of development, developmental challenges of contemporary Nigeria, the place of the teaching profession, and recommended
strategies for repositioning the teaching profession in Nigeria. It concludes that repositioning the teaching profession to meet
developmental challenges in Nigeria should be paramount in the mind of all stakeholders. The drive towards making Nigeria one of the
top developed economies in the world by year 2020 could be realized if teaching profession is highly recognized by the government.