“Evidence shows that students learn better when taught in their own languages, and that they retain information more effectively when it is put in a familiar sociocultural context. Too often, however, curricula in sub-Saharan countries like Nigeria are detached from local realities, biased towards Western knowledge, and do not emphasize African cultural heritage and history. Meanwhile, economic constraints and cultural norms keep some students, particularly girls, from attending school altogether, while inadequate school infrastructure ensures that many people who apply to universities do not get accepted. In Nigeria, where Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) has worked for 15 years, most universities have a rejection rate of over 90%.”
