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Focusing on the examination malpractice among secondary school students in Mangu local government area of Plateau State, this study investigates the underlying causes and their detrimental effects on education. It explores factors such as inadequate preparation, teacher motivation, and incompetence as catalysts for malpractice. The research, conducted between 2004 and 2014, employs a field survey and documentary analysis, utilizing questionnaires and interviews for data collection. Statistical tools like chi-square tests and charts are used to analyze the findings.

The book explores the challenges facing Nigeria's educational policy, highlighting the impact of political instability and foreign influence on the system. It critiques the country's focus on impractical fields of study and the neglect of traditional educational practices, which hampers national development. The pluralistic society, with its ethnic and religious diversities, complicates efforts to implement effective reforms. The author argues that dependency on imported policies, without considering Nigeria's unique context, threatens the educational landscape and overall socioeconomic growth.