Innocent Asan Ieeve
Department of Mathematics,
College Of Education, Katsina-Ala,
Benue State.
e-mail: [email protected]
Dorcas Terna Erukaa
Department of Biology,
College of Education, Katsina-Ala,
Benue State.
Abstract
The full introduction of the fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria, announced on May 29, 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, brought about untold hardship to all Nigerians in all facets of human endeavour including education. Science, Technology and Mathematics (STM) as a vital component of the education system in Nigeria has been violently hit by the short term disadvantages of the fuel subsidy removal. The increase in the cost of living of students, teachers and parents, the escalating prices of educational resource materials and equipment as well as increase in school fees have left Science, Technology and Mathematics Education in a precarious position of development. This situation is exacerbated by poor funding of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education in Nigeria. It was suggested, among others, that budget allocation to the education sector be raised to meet the UNESCO standards, Science Technology and Mathematics resource materials and equipment be subsidized as well as extending palliative measures to education stakeholders including teachers, students and parents.
Keywords: Fuel Subsidy, Removal, Impact, STM Education.