The Director of Sexual Orientation, Research and Innovation of the National Association of Nigerian Students {NANS}, Southwest Zone, Comrade Lateef Sofiyah Taiwo, on Saturday, called on the Federal Government to redirect the nation’s educational content towards innovation and research.
Taiwo, who made the call in Akure, the Ondo State capital while addressing journalists, said the country needed  young people that would elevate it to the league of leading countries in inventions.
The student leader therefore emphasised the need for  the government  to take innovation and research seriously.
Taiwo said: ‘’In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the role of schools in shaping the future of a society cannot be underestimated. However, the approach taken by schools in Nigeria seems to be veering away from the path of innovation and progress, leading to a situation where suffering and hardship are inadvertently becoming the norm. I firmly believe that a nation’s progress is deeply intertwined with its education system.
‘’Nigeria, a nation rich in culture and potential, has been grappling with a myriad of challenges within its education sector. While the intention to build a strong society is evident, the prevailing methods employed by many schools often lead to unintended hardships for students and hinder the nation’s progress. Rote memorization, outdated curriculum, and a lack of practical skills development have contributed to an education system that struggles to prepare students for the complexities of the modern world. Campaign for Revamping Curriculum in our institutions.
‘’In the next few months, we will commence a Campaign for Dynamic Teaching Methodologies.
Campaign for Integration of Technology: Beyond the Classroom Walls, Campaign for the Empowering of Educators in all our institutions and Primary and Secondary Schools in Southwest’’.