ASSESSMENT OF WOMEN EDUCATION PROGRAMME AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT. FROM 2005 – 2010.
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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Abstract
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.
Description
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.
Keywords
ASSESSMENTS,, WOMEN,, EDUCATION,, PROGRAMME,, SOCIO-ECONOMIC,, DEVELOPMENT,, ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT,