Educational Management and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: An Analytical Perspectives

Abstract

Since the existence of man, the desire to conquer and subdue the earth has been a major goal. This is evident in the trajectory of man’s development from the Stone Age to the present Information Age, man has continuously strived to overcome the challenges posed by the environment in which he lives. However, studies have shown that man’s action is leading to the earth’s degradation, issues with biodiversity, global food scarcity, and desertification abounds. Sustainable development is a clarion call from the United Nations for states to speed up their human and economic development and meet the needs of the people without compromising the earth. Education is a veritable tool in sustainable development because of its ability to inculcate values, skills, and capabilities in the individual which will accelerate the rate of sustainable development and impact on the well-being of man in Nigeria and the world at large. Education management teams have major roles to play; they are to create a conducive school environment that is filled with green surroundings, ensure equality, fairness, and justice for all. A place where meaningful learning that will lead to growth and peaceful co-existence among people can take place. This paper addresses the concept of sustainable development, education in sustainable development and the role of education management in sustainable development. Finally, the study recommended some practices that will enhance sustainable development in Nigeria educational system such as adopting the policy of Green School and the practice of garbage classification in schools.