“Let me tell you about my education. I started in the standard school, where teachers told us what to do, it didn't work.

When we didn't understand the lessons, the teachers beat it into us. I didn't like school then, till I met American teachers.

The American Peace Corps teachers engaged with us students, asked questions and encouraged thinking. That's when I loved school.

I learned more under the US system, where teachers engaged and asked questions. This is why I also ask questions”


Plato said “Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to it by what amuses their mind”

Benjamin Franklin said “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.

I think this is what debating on at this time. Atiku"s view on learning.