Formal Education: The Antidote to Africa’s Social Problems

Developed nations of the world have secrets for their success story. Central to the development of these nations was formal education. The basic tenets of a formal learning system were established and developed by the European nations and the United States of America in the 19th century. Education was the major antidote to the social problems that threatened to destroy the very fabric of society. Governments became heavily involved in efforts to formalize a system that would not only equip citizens with basic functional skills but would also train them to become responsible and capable members of society. 

For the Black race to make any meaningful impact in development there is a need to have a complete “mental revolution”.  We must lay down new paths for our people and a solid foundation for our future generations. These things are achievable as we continue to orientate our people, most especially the young ones. The journey of a thousand kilometers, they say, “It starts with a step.”

As a race, we must take responsibility for our destiny. Mind you, the problems are so enormous that the government at all levels cannot fix them. Therefore, we must begin to look inwardly as individuals, as nations, and as a corporate entity, sourcing for solutions to our present situation and circumstances, rather than looking endlessly for external redemption or handout from the developed nations.

Africa is the world’s most youthful continent. Today, nearly 50 percent of Africans are under age 15. Mind you, Africa’s young people are our future leaders and will be the driving force behind sustainable growth across the continent. Investment in education and training is essential in building an educated and responsible skilled workforce and encouraging innovation. It is upon this premise that

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Young Africans Making Things Happen

To our young African folks, The Black Jewels Network wants to challenge you with these golden words of Barrack Obama, the former President of the United States of America:

“So the world needs your talents and your creativity. We need young Africans who are standing up and making things happen, not only in their own countries but also around the world…” 

“There is going to be a path that takes us into a direction of more conflict, more bloodshed, less economic development, continued poverty, even as the rest of the world races ahead, or there is a vision in which people come together for the betterment and development of their own country.”

This indeed is food-for-thought to both my young and old African folks at home and in Diaspora.