ASSESSMENT OF WOMEN EDUCATION PROGRAMME AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT. FROM 2005 – 2010.

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2011-05
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SANI, BARAKATU
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Women especially in Zaria local Government Area of Kaduna State have suffered neglect in the area of education. This has hampered the socio-economic development of the area. This study examined the role of Women Education and Socio-Economic Development in Zaria Local Government from 2005 – 2010.it has been a matter of great concern to Zaria local government toward accelerating the socio-economic development of women, several incentives and program have been initiative and implemented toward achieving this objectives, This study adopted survey research and content analysis both primary and secondary sources of data were used. The sampling technique use for the selection was cluster sampling both descriptive and inferential statistical method were used in analyzing the data presented. The Chi-square statistical tool was employed in testing the hypotheses earlier postulated. The study found out among others that girls’ child has suffered neglect in terms of school enrollment in Zaria Local Government and little attention was equally given by both parents and government to girl child education. Others include various socio-cultural traditions which has made women to lives in the shadows of their male counter parts and subjected to tradition role of boring children taking care of the children husband and their husband belonging. The study recommends among others; the need for more enrollment of girl child education in schools and equally more women participation in economic activities. The study concludes that unless women education are given top priority, by all stakeholders, socioeconomic development in Zaria Local Government will continue to suffer set backs.
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, NIGERIA. IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF REQUIREMENT FOR AWARD OF DEGREE OF MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA, NIGERIA. MAY 2011.
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ASSESSMENTS,, WOMEN,, EDUCATION,, PROGRAMME,, SOCIO-ECONOMIC,, DEVELOPMENT,, ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT,
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