Abstract: | The purpose of this paper is to report some of the major findings of a study conducted by the writer on the production and utilization of primary school leavers in Lagos State. In this study of the problem of primary school leavers in an urban state, the author has estimated numerical wastage rates, wastage costs, and analyzed the problems relating to the utilization of primary school leavers. He offers a few proposals for tackling the issues. Sections: The State's educational scene - Wastage rates - Other dimensions of wastage - Wastage costs - Utilization of primary school leavers - Conclusions. Note, tab. |