University education in advanced countries of the world equip her
products with theoretical and applied skills to function as fulcrum upon
which the achievement of the dreams of the society rests. The reverse is
seen in our society. Our university education system is breeding
graduates who lack dedication, pay only lip service and cannot properly
man the economic sector of this country. This study intended to
determine how proper evaluation of secondary education instructional
activities can produce good, efficient and dedicated manpower who are
skilled enough to man the nations’ economy in order to face the
challenges of the 21st century. Some of the hindrances to the proper
evaluation of secondary education towards revamping higher education
were discussed, finally recommendations are made that measurement
expert should be trained and sent to schools, central examination bodies
established and teachers should be sponsored to conferences, workshops
and seminars on item developmen
