Impact of global economic recession on health and education of Nigerian school-age children: proffering mitigation strategies for sustainable education development

Abstract

Economic recession has led to reduced financial income of Nigerians, consequent upon which many families are financially poor. The impact is overwhelming on the children of the families as their education and healthcare needs suffer neglect. There is the need to mitigate the effects of the recession in order to empower the children adequately to confront the challenges of sustainable development of the country. The paper examined global economic recession, elementary school children as well as the impact of the recession on health care and education of the children. Mitigation strategies are proffered. Prudent management of government resources as well as quality services delivery in government health and educational institutions were suggested as measures to ensure the effectiveness of the mitigation strategies proffered.