International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 2 | Page No.: 1-6 Funding Education in the Post COVID-19 Era: the case for the Nigeria Primary Schools Download PDF OSIESI, Mensah Prince, ODINKO, Monica Ngozi, OKE, Chigozie Celestina Abstract: Primary education in Nigeria is the stepping stone for further learning and educational attainment of the Nigerian citizenry. Thus, the need for proper and adequate funding of the sector, irrespective of the COVID -19 pandemic. This review presented the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to the Nigerian education system; discussed the various problems inherent in the Nigerian education sector vis-à-vis the primary education; highlighted the objectives of the Nigeria primary education as well as its' sources of funding. Hence, to increase access to quality education, enrolment of learners and improving learners' learning outcomes in Nigeria primary schools, adequate funding for education and increase in the Nigerian education budget allocation during and after the COVID-19 pandemic should be ensured. The paper also presented some suggestions on improving education funding, quality and access in Nigeria.