Ofeoritse Nita UDUEYIN

This study aimed at examining the impact of civic education on political participation in students’ unionism in Nigeria. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. The design adopted for this study was the survey research design. The sample consisted of 400 basically University of Benin Students. Questionnaires were used for the collection of data from 400 (Four hundred) respondents. The research instrument was validated by the researcher’s supervisor. The test re-test method was adopted instruments were administered by the researcher herself. The data obtained were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Findings revealed that students have awareness and understanding of political issues among Nigerian students unionism. It was also revealed that there are roles of civic education in empowering Nigerian students’ unionism to actively participate in the political process and make informed decisions. Based on the findings, it was recommended that Civic education should target the whole citizenry from early ages through to adulthood. Thus, the education should be conducted for both school and out of school person