eng Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Educational Research 2333-4770 2014-07-27 2 8 595 599 10.12691/education-2-8-6 EDUCATION2014286 article Omole Catherine Ohunene catieomole@gmail.com 1 Ozoji Bernadette Ebele 2 Science laboratory Technology Department, Abubakar Tatari Ali polytechnic, Bauchi. Nigeria Science Education Department, University of Jos, jos. Nigeria The content and years of basic education differs around the world. Unfortunately, low quality of education is often received in poor regions or in countries where resources are not properly managed. Quality education however leads to acquisition of relevant skills and knowledge required for sustainable development and could be achieved through formal and informal education. The key factor is for the knowledge to be relevant to the society and be able to solve the unemployment challenges for the economic empowerment of an ever-growing population. To achieve this in Nigeria, the relevant focal points for sustainable development must be identified and addressed. What are the key issues that have to be addressed in order to steer the country towards sustainable development? The non- formal aspect of education has to be looked into. Science and entrepreneurship education be strengthened, and admission policies unto relevant courses that address the societal needs be reviewed. http://pubs.sciepub.com/education/2/8/6/education-2-8-6.pdf science education basic education sustainable development