Ensuring Access, Equity and Quality of Guidance and Counselling Education amidst Insecurity in Nigeria: Challenges and Strategic Interventions
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64348/zije.202533Keywords:
Equity, Access, Quality, Counselling Education, Insecurity, Nigeria, Online Platforms, Community EngagementAbstract
This paper examines the critical issue of, access, equity and quality of guidance and counseling education amidst Nigeria’s insecurity crisis, particularly in the context of ongoing security challenges such as insurgency and banditry. The increasing levels of insecurity have disrupted the delivery of counselling services and education, which are essential for the personal, academic, and career development of students. The paper explores the impact of insecurity on curriculum implementation, safety concerns for both counsellors and students, and funding challenges. It also suggests quality assurance measures, including the integration of online platforms, community engagement, and the use of technology for remote supervision, to sustain the effectiveness of counselling education and services. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need to address these challenges to ensure that counselling education remains accessible, equitable, and of high quality, despite the ongoing insecurity.
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