Assessment of Diagnostic Parameters for Access to Basic Education in Akko Local Government Area, Gombe State

A well-educated population is essential for driving economic growth andorganise innovation, as well as competitiveness, leading to improved economic outcomes and reduced poverty. The study assessed the diagnostic parameters for access to basic education in Akko Local Government Area, Gombe State. The study employed survey research design. The population of the study consisted of all the 1,984 primary schools and lower junior secondary schools’ teachers in Akko L.G.A where a sample of 322 respondents were drawn from the population using proportionate stratified sampling technique. Questionnaire was used for data collection and was validated and tested for reliability (a crumbach alpha of 0.723 was recorded). Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions while chi-square was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that students/pupils in Akko L.G.A, Gombe State need basic education but are faced with some difficulties in getting learning resources. Also, there is a wide gender disparity of learne existsat exist in all the basic education schools. It was recommend the government tvernment should develop policies that will reduce difficulties faced by learners to avert its ef the basicon basic education programme. Furth the government tvernment should organize campaigns to create awareness against gender bias in school enrolment and learning.

Access, Basic education needs, Gender disparity, Learners’ challenges

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