Abstract: | The burden of this paper is threefold, namely; a) to review the basis for fiscal support for the Nigerian education system; b) to examine some of the problems of financing the system; c) to suggest some alternative means for improving the present situation in the light of the growing expansion and demand for quality education in the country. Sections: Overview - Historical analysis (historical and philosophical determinants, socio-economic and political policies) - General trends in fiscal support - Problems (unit costs; high wastage rates: utilization of resources; poor quality) - Improving the fiscal system (redistribution of financial burden; improved operational efficiency; exploring new sources of financial support) - Conclusions. Bibl., notes, tables, figures. |