Andrew Nkom

Andrew Andarawus Nkom (born 20 June 1943) is a Nigerian professor, educationist, administrator, and writer. He is known for his contributions to educational policy, instructional communication, curriculum development, and teacher education in Nigeria. Quotes Another problem has been policy implementation, which has been our bane. We need people who are competent and capable to get education policies implemented faithfully and professionally. Interview discussing challenges facing Nigeria's education system and the implementation of educational policies. Western education is alien to us and when it came people began to look down on the indigenous education. Reflecting on the historical treatment of indigenous education and African languages in Nigeria The Guardian. "People started looking down on them, calling them vernacular. At the time, if you were caught in schools speaking the local language, you would be punished." On the historical marginalization of indigenous languages within the educational system. External links Category:Living people Category:1943 births Category:Academics from Nigeria Category:Educators from Nigeria