Ebook: A Nigerian State’s Stand Against Educational Exploitation
A Nigerian State’s Stand Against Educational Exploitation: A Blueprint for Global Equity? By Rev. Don Victor, PhD Researcher in Christian Education, Social Justice, and Faith-Based Development Abstract This commentary examines a pioneering local policy in Nigeria—Imo State’s ban on certain school ceremonies and its extended textbook cycle—as a compelling case study in the global fight for educational equity. The commercialization of education is an increasing burden on vulnerable families worldwide. Grounded in both faith-based and secular calls for social justice, this analysis critiques exploitative school practices that create barriers to learning. It advocates for policies that prioritize student welfare over profit and challenges policymakers everywhere to consider how such targeted reforms can serve as a powerful tool for social and economic justice. Keywords: Education reform, social justice, educational equity, Nigeria education, exploitative school fees, Imo Stat...