The Influence Of Nursery Education On Pupils Achievement In English Language In Primary Schools

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Education in Nigeria is an instrument “par excellence” for effecting national development. It has witnessed active participation by non-governmental agencies, communities and individuals as well as government intervention. Nigeria’s philosophy of education therefore is based on the development of the individual into a sound and effective citizen, the full integration of the individual into the community and the provision of equal access to educational opportunities for all citizens of the country at the primary, secondary and tertiary leve…