TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF LEGAL BASIS FOR THE ESTABLISHING SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The legal basis for the establishment of schools constitutes the foundation upon which formal education systems are built and sustained. Education, as a vital instrument for national development, social cohesion, and human capital formation, requires clear legal authorization and regulation to ensure quality, equity, and accountability. This paper examines the legal frameworks that underpin the establishment and operation of educational institutions, with emphasis on constitutional provisions, statutory enactments, and administrative regulations that govern schools from the primary to the tertiary level.