FOSTERING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

Authors

  • Eche, Patrick Inalegwu Department of Biology Education, Federal College of Education, Odugbo Author
  • Emmmanuel, Ajaka John Department of Biology Education, Federal College of Education, Odugbo Author
  • Adikwu, Pauline Omega Department of Biology Education, Federal College of Education, Odugbo Author

Abstract

Education is regarded as the key driver of economic development. Nigeria’s economic development has suffered a 
setback due to mono-disciplinary approach characterised by skill gaps and inadequate innovation. Interdisciplinary 
education is the type of educational system that incorporate multiple academic disciplines or fields of study to 
provide comprehensive understanding and foster critical thinking and problem solving skills. Economic 
development which is considered as a process by which wealth is created for the benefits of the society is anchored 
on education.  This paper examines the challenges and prospects of fostering economic development through 
interdisciplinary education in Nigeria. It also identified the benefits and discussed challenges and prospects of 
interdisciplinary education. It was concluded that interdisciplinary education should be given attention for the 
purpose of economic development. Policy suggestions that will drive the conclusion were given. 

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Published

2026-04-23

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): IJARMS :Vol4 No2 DECEMBER 2024

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