REAPPRAISAL OF EXISTING LAWS AND ETHICS GOVERNNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRYMARY SCHOOLS: TOWARDS ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE PRIMARY EDUCATION SYSTEM
Salamatu Bello, PhD Department Of Primary Education Studies, Federal Collage Of Education Zaria
Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2024
The organization and management of primary schools in Nigeria are governed by established laws and ethical frameworks aimed at ensuring order and promoting effective education delivery. These legal provisions, enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution and reinforced through federal and state educational laws, codes, ordinances, decrees, and edicts, serve as corrective measures and provide a clear direction for the entire primary school stakeholders. This paper is a re-appraisal on the highlights of the critical role of the legal structures in guiding the operations of both private and public primary schools, fostering desirable values, and ensuring adherence to rules and regulations.aiming to provide direction and corrective measures, on potential misconduct and breaches of law. It emphasizes the needfor all stakeholders—federal, state government and Local Government officials, school administrators, teachers, parents, pupils and other non-governmental organistions to be fully aware of their roles and responsibilities, instilling desirable values in students. Violations are addressed through legal action. The paper also seeks to enlighten stakeholders on potential misconduct and breaches of law that hinder primary education objectives.The laws governing primary education in Nigeria have evolved, with ordinances during colonial times, edicts and decrees during military regimes, and acts established by parliaments. The article highlights the importance of understandingand complying with educational laws to ensure quality primary education and underscores the importance of addressing acts of misconduct that may hinder the achievement of primary education goals. By examining the historical evolution of educational. The paper advocates for the proper enforcement and compliance with these laws to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of primary education