The Quality of Higher Education in Angola Is Declining, a Problem Attributed to the Lack of Investment by the Government

The National Teachers’ Union (Sinprof) has attributed the decline in the quality of higher education in Angola to the lack of investment from the government. The union’s general secretary, Adelino Assunção, publicly expressed his concern, emphasizing the urgent need for concrete actions to reverse this situation.

According to Assunção, the Angolan higher education system faces various challenges, ranging from inadequate infrastructure to the scarcity of material and human resources. These issues are exacerbated by the lack of investment, which hinders the modernization of universities and the improvement of education quality.

Another significant issue is the lack of incentives for teachers, who often find themselves demotivated due to poor working conditions and low salaries. The union representative stressed that without qualified and motivated teachers, it is impossible to ensure quality education.

Moreover, the precarious state of educational infrastructures and the absence of advanced technology in classrooms become insurmountable obstacles to knowledge development and the training of qualified professionals. Educational institutions struggle to provide an environment conducive to learning, which, according to Sinprof, results in graduates with insufficient preparation for the job market.

The union also highlighted the need for profound reform in the education sector, involving not only increased funding but also the implementation of policies aimed at the continuous development of teaching staff and the improvement of working conditions in universities. These actions are seen as essential to ensuring that higher education in Angola can fulfill its role in shaping a generation capable of facing future challenges.

Finally, Adelino Assunção warned that if concrete measures are not taken soon, the country risks producing a youth trained in a system unable to meet the demands of an increasingly competitive and technological world. Sinprof is thus calling for greater attention and priority from the relevant authorities, so that higher education in Angola can return to a path of quality and excellence.