Women Education and Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Abstract

All over the world, the role of women education has been linked to the bedrock of every society and a veritable tool for sustainable development of a nation. Thus, this is an attempt to investigate women education as instrument par excellence in achieving sustainable development in Nigeria. The article x-rays concept of education, women education and quality education that is able to achieve sustainable development. It also discusses development and sustainable development. It further indicates that education empower women to a great extent and thus, women empowerment aids sustainable development. This paper therefore, suggests good educational opportunities to enhance women’s social, economic and political participation towards sustainable development.