Rising Education Costs Leave Parents Struggling to Keep Children in School Amid Economic Hardship

Parents are struggling to keep their children in school due to rising education costs, including expensive books, which is becoming increasingly difficult for families to afford. The financial burden is forcing some parents to make tough decisions about their child's education.

Parents in Nigeria are facing an increasingly daunting challenge as the cost of education continues to rise, with rising costs of books and other educational materials making it difficult for many families to maintain their children in school. A 33-year-old mother from Ijebu Igbo in Ogun State is just one of many struggling to adapt to the new economic realities that are forcing many families to make tough choices about their children's education. As a result, parents are having to get creative and resourceful in order to provide their children with access to quality educational opportunities. The financial burden of education is placing significant pressure on many families, threatening to jeopardize the future prospects of countless young people.