Introduction
Abstract
In September 1976 the government of Nigeria launched one of the most ambitious education projects in African history: the Universal Primary Education scheme, popularly known as UPE. In that month all primary schooling became free of charge, and attempts were made to enrol as many children as possible. The plan was each year to enrol all children aged six, until by 1981 nearly all those of primary age would be in school.
Fields of Study & Subjects
African Education and Politics
African history and culture studies
Historical and Contemporary Political Dynamics
Publication details
- Pages
- 1–12
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter