*FORMAL EDUCATION: Is it still _the_ key or just a key?*


Prior to the 1990s, formal education was perceived as the only means to live big and large. So then just like we had the "gold rush" there was the "school rush". Truly, the educational system was really working then, due to the underpopulation of the industrial world, there was a great need of graduates to work in different vacant sectors. I remember when I was in 300level, one of the oldest lecturers in my department told me of how students were treated with prestige in the '70s. They had access to free meal, conducive learning and boarding environment, and ultimately a job after graduation. As time goes on, the educational facilities in the country couldn't cater for the large population of students, and also the industrial world has already been overpopulated due to the "rush".
So in the '90s, people are not really aware of the revolutionary change that has happened. They had the mindset that "education is *the* key", so by hook or crook they must be a graduate. People saw degree as a liberator from financial captivity. And till date, some innocent minds still have that notion, more reasons we have graduates with even a first class honour still roaming the street in search of green pasture. Many graduates have resulted to " corporate begging", fraud and other means just to survive.
Hence, in this 21st century, students are no longer interested in education, they are after making quick-money (though this has been influenced by many other factors aside the decay in education).
No doubt, Formal Education is not the key to success, it is just one out of the numerous keys that could open the door to success. Education is good and school is never a scam but never see it as the *only* available key to success. In fact, school will only avail to you opportunities or platforms on which you can build your future, although you have to identify them yourself, for no teacher or lecturer will teach you that. Gone are the days when Education was actually the key, but now being innovative and creative is one great key to possess.
Therefore, as parents, students and teachers we must be aware of the revolutionary change, and the paradigmatic shift in the educational world. Though, it is no longer the key yet it is still one of the keys to success. Teach and learn to be innovative and creative, integrate yourself with the change otherwise you will keep on putting a square peg in a round hole.

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Written by:
Isaac Adegbite
Founder, Goldencrown Hub
(Educational and Career development Expert)