GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSRACT

Human Capital development through education is a long-time investment made by the state to

enhance the well-being of her citizenry. By investing in education, well-educated individuals

bring to bear their talents, knowledge, skills and experiences as they function in the various

sectors of the economy. Human Capital development is therefore a prerequisite for economic

growth and development, as well as a necessary and sufficient condition for poverty reduction in

Nigeria. Unfortunately, successive governments in Nigeria have continued to pay lip services to

the issue of investment in education. The author is of the view that poverty is synonymous with

underdevelopment. Therefore, investing in human capital through education is the best strategy

for overcoming the developmental challenges in the country, especially poverty reduction. This

will be achieved by ensuring an effective educational system that is well funded, equipped,

science and technology focus, dynamic, and innovative. Development Education Human Capital

Poverty Reduction

KEYWORDS: Human, Capital Development, Poverty, Alleviation and Challenges