HUMAN RIGHTS AND QUALITY EDUCATION IN NIGERIAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

The main purpose of this paper is to examine human rights and quality of education in Nigeria Education has proved to be greatest investment for economic, social, political and cultural development. Consequently, the Nigerian 1999 Constitution and the National Policy on Education emphasizes the significance of human rights and the quality of education. In most societies, rules and norms are established to regulate the behaviour of the citizens. These norms and rules are documented to form the mosaic of good behaviour. The paper begins with the concept, background of human right and the right to, in and through education. Paper also examines challenges, cases of violations of human rights, sample application for leave and enforcement procedure. Finally, strategies for assuring human rights and quality education are examined.