The World Bank’s review on Nigeria highlights significant challenges in public expenditure on health and education. It reveals that absenteeism among teachers and health workers is a critical issue, leading to substantial financial losses: up to 13% of education expenditures and 21% of health expenditures. In education, absenteeism results in teachers spending less than three-quarters of scheduled teaching time on actual teaching activities. Similarly, health facilities face high absenteeism rates, particularly among nurses. The report underscores Nigeria’s urgent need to increase investment in education and health, stating current spending levels are insufficient to meet public service demands.
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