The Nigerian Book Shortage: Its Implications for Education and National Development

Abstract

Reviews the provision of textbooks at all levels of the Nigerian educational system. Suggests that there is a great shortage of books at all levels of education, but the most acute being at the tertiary level due to an overwhelming dependence on imported books. Reveals that libraries promoting scholarship are limited to elite and private schools which are models which cannot be replicated on a national scale. Articulates the implications of the dearth of books for an informed citizenry and for national development and suggests some solutions to improve the availability and accessibility of books in Nigeria.

Citation

Ogunrombi, S.A. and Adio, G. (1993), "The Nigerian Book Shortage: Its Implications for Education and National Development", Library Review, Vol. 42 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242539310045444