STUDENT PERCEPTION

This study examined students’ perception of the “Japa Syndrome” among Nigerians in Ovia North-East, Benin City, Edo State. The phenomenon of “Japa,” which refers to the increasing migration of Nigerians in search of better economic opportunities, education, and improved living conditions abroad, has become a significant socio-economic issue. The study aimed to assess students’ level of awareness, attitudes, and perceptions regarding the causes, impacts, and implications of the Japa trend on national development. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to a sample of students selected through a purposive sampling technique. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, and mean scores.
Findings revealed that a majority of students are highly aware of the Japa Syndrome and perceive it as a response to unemployment, poor governance, insecurity, and limited opportunities in Nigeria. While many respondents viewed migration as beneficial to individuals in terms of improved quality of life and career advancement, they also acknowledged its negative consequences, including brain drain, loss of skilled manpower, and adverse effects on national development.
The study concluded that students generally hold a dual perception of the Japa Syndrome, recognizing both its advantages and its detrimental effects on the country. It was recommended that the government should address the root causes of migration by improving economic conditions, enhancing job opportunities, ensuring security, and investing in education and youth development to reduce the urge for mass emigration.

he research assessed agriculture students’ perception of academic and institutional services in University of Benin, Benson Idahosa University and Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma. The core findings focused on the quality of academic and institutional service available in the University of Benin, Benson Idahosa University and Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma. Agricultural students were selected from the different agriculture department based on level of study, data generated was analyzed using frequency counts, percentage and mean while hypothesis was tested with spearman correlation and chi square. Findings showed that a higher proportion (57.5%) of the respondents were male students which showed that males were given more opportunity for higher education in the study area. A higher proportion 67.5% and 32.5% of the students attended both private primary and secondary schools respectively. It also showed that the students had positive perception that social opportunities (canteen, garden and seating places) of the faculty are sufficient (Mean 3.84). findings also established that students’ interest to venture into agriculture was high as there is opportunity for self employment in agriculture (Mean, 4.21). results also showed that students had high level of satisfaction as agricultural class has provided me with the competencies needed to succeed in business and industry (Mean, 3.29). The results also showed that the most serious constraints faced by students was methods used in teaching practical is laborious (Mean 2.90)