A good system of education is fundamental to building any nation in the world, as it is the means by which young people are prepared to accept responsibility for governing their country’s citizens in the future. Education is a priority in any society, giving young people the necessary skills that will make them valuable members of the community. Nations who lack an educational system or have one that is poor quality will inevitably suffer as their citizens experience hardship from a lack of stability.

Developing nations require good leadership within government and providing good schools for the teaching of their children is an evidence of such. Even in lands where there is severe hardship, making an effort to provide even basic education will alleviate some of the problems those people face. Learning to read and write may be the most basic of education, but it is essential for people of any developing country as it opens up opportunities that would otherwise be missed.

When citizens are educated well, it has a very positive effect on their family, their community and their nation. Learning promotes progress and trains young people to pursue responsible careers that will have a genuine impact on the country. A developing nation requires government officials, qualified medical personnel, judicial departments and many other crucial elements that are involved in running a country. These responsible people need to communicate with their citizens and with other countries. Education makes this possible.

Some African countries are enduring especially severe conditions as a result of famine or oppression. People in this situation are often more concerned with preserving their lives than thinking about the need for education. Starving children or citizens who are brutally oppressed have more immediate concerns. The serious problems they experience have many causes and remedies but education should still be considered an issue that will have some impact on building the nation.

Every country needs stability with a legal and economic system that works for the benefit of the people. The power of a good educational system cannot be over-emphasized, as it is the foundation on which stable nations are formed. Illiteracy is rife in some African countries and has a detrimental effect on their infrastructure, giving the impression that they are not developed. When citizens are well educated, they have a sense of purpose and the confidence to pursue careers that add stability to their nation. Every successful nation educates its people and this serves for the good of the entire country.