DECOLONISING PROCESSES IN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY IN NIGERIA: AGENTS, CHALLENGES, AND WAYS FORWARD

Abstract

The decolonisation of educational history in Nigeria represents a critical aspect of the broader movement to reclaim Indigenous knowledge systems, challenge colonial legacies, and promote cultural autonomy. This paper, therefore, examines the decolonisation of educational history in Nigeria by exploring the key agents, challenges, and ways forward in this transformative process. Through a comprehensive review of historical literature, policy documents, and scholarly analyses, this paper sheds light on the multifaceted nature of decolonisation processes in Nigerian educational history. Furthermore, the paper examines the institutional policies and reforms implemented to decolonise Nigerian educational histories, including the inclusion of indigenous languages, revisions to history curricula, and the promotion of culturally relevant teaching materials. This study employs historical methods to gather pertinent information and facts from both primary and secondary sources. In the context of indigenisation and globalisation of education, this paper recommends more concerted efforts from relevant Nigerian agencies and the promotion of the "each one, teach one" approach to decolonise educational history.

DOI:               https://doie.org/10.10318/SER.2026732390