It
is pertinent to note that different scholars from various fields of human
endeavours have viewed education in different perspectives as well as its
planning trend. Prior to this, Coomb (1970) sees educational planning as the
application of rational systematic analysis to the process of educational
development with the aim of making education more effective and efficient in
responding to the goals and needs of its students and the country.
Relating
his definition to the present Nigerian system of education, his concepts as
regards to Universal Basic Education (UBE), this type of education is meant for
all and sundry everywhere provided they meet up with the demand of educational
system of the modern society. The concept in relation to the present Nigerian
education system is designed to make education more effective and efficient. It
is also designed to respond to the needs, goals and aspirations of the students
in particular and the nation at large which can be achieved through effective educational
planning and implementation. The present educational system in Nigeria is well
planned and organized so as to portray Coombs definition. This entails the
application of systematic analysis to the development of education. The present
Nigerian system of education is planned, the number of children/students to be
enrolled per year, tutorial staff, non tutorial staff qualified and even the
effective deployment to schools for accreditation, procurement of instructional
materials, remuneration of workers or staff and supervision.
It
is planned to overview what the education system will look like in future so that
the situation will be controlled thereby accepting Coombs definition. Hierarchy
in authority: the present Nigerian system of education is also designed in a
sequential order, for example, the three tiers of education planners or
controllers. They are the federal ministry of education, controlled by the
minister for education, state ministry of education controlled by the
commissioner for education and the local education authorities. Each of these
bodies works together and abides by the decision of the superiors. They are the
educational planners and policy makers who contribute to the development of education.
In
conclusion, the prudent planning of educational system in any society requires
articulation from qualified educationalists that are experienced, organized and
resourceful so that the educational goals’ attainment will be reached within a
specific period for national development in all ramifications. Therefore,
government must release fund adequately for the actualization.