In the dynamic world of global development, a thorough review of higher education policies is essential, as higher education institutions play a critical role in shaping a country’s long-term future. This study examines the intricate relationship between policy reforms in higher education and the promotion of sustainable development in the Nigerian context, recognizing that sustainable development is a collective aspiration that must be actively pursued. The paper advocated that higher education is the springboard for sustainable development. As a result, there is a need for robust policies to enhance students’ learning and knowledge acquisition, thereby facilitating their overall growth, which is critical for long-term development. Higher education and its objectives, current state of higher education, the concept of sustainable development, policy reforms and strategies for enhancing sustainable development through policy reforms were emphasized to attain this study’s goal.

Keywords: Higher Education, Sustainable Development, Quality Assurance and Policy Reforms,

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