SCIENCE EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

M. Mustapha; U. M Muhammad and A. U Suleiman

Department of Chemistry

Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto

E-mail: mustaphamusa63@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

The paper examines the concept of Science Education in Nigeria and how it can enhance Sustainable development in the Country. It also discusses the History of Science Education in Nigeria and takes a cursory look at Science Education in Nigeria today in relation to the implementation of the curriculum. The paper further examines prospects for Science Education in the country and factors hampering the effective development of Science Education in the country. The paper concluded that effective Science Education in the country is the key to Sustainable development especially as the country strives towards becoming one of the top 20 economies in the world by the year 2020.

Keywords: Science Education, Nigeria, Sustainable development