Edo State

This study examined analysis of the level of parents involvement on students’ academics in public secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, four research questions were raised . The population of this study consist of the twenty-eight (28) public secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State with a total of 5973 (JS2) students. The population of this study consist of the twenty-eight (28) public secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State with a total of 5973 (JS2) students. The instrument for this research was a structured questionnaire titled “Level of Parents Involvement Questionnaire (LPIQ), The instrument was validated by the supervisor. Data collected for research question were analyzed using mean and standard deviation The findings from the research questions showed that there is a high level of parents involvement in students academics, examination, course work and co-curricular activities in public secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government of Edo State. Based on the findings it was recommended that parents who are not involved in their children education should be constantly sensitized while those who are involved should be encouraged to continue doing so.

The study sets to examine the correlation of divorce on the health and lifestyle of children in Ogbe Community. It also investigated ways in which children are affected psychologically and emotionally leading to the breakdown of their physical health and social challenge. Four research questions were raised. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. Existing literature on divorce and health and lifestyle of children are often hinged on the holistic approach of parents, without considering the effects on the well-being of children. Three(3) secondary schools in Ogbe Community were selected based on access to road and the population available in the area. The sample size of this study consisted 150 secondary school students selected through stratified proportionate sampling technique. The research instrument that was used to elicit opinions and facts from the secondary school students was structured questionnaire. It was however subjected to face validity by the researcher’s supervisor. Findings from the study indicate that children of divorced parents are more likely to experience negative health and lifestyle outcomes, including psychological distress, emotional instability, and social difficulties.

Youth participation in politics has become an important issue in democratic governance, especially in developing societies like Edo State. This study examines the challenges and opportunities associated with youth participation in the politics of Edo State. The study was motivated by the increasing role of young people in political activities such as voting, campaigning, political advocacy, and civic engagement, alongside the persistent barriers limiting their full involvement in governance and decision-making processes. The objectives of the study were to identify the level of youth participation in politics in Edo State, examine the factors affecting their participation, and explore the opportunities available for greater political inclusion of youths. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design and relied on both primary and secondary sources of data. Findings revealed that although youths in Edo State actively participate in electoral campaigns, social media mobilization, and political rallies, their involvement in leadership and policy-making positions remains limited. Major challenges identified include unemployment, poverty, political violence, godfatherism, lack of political education, inadequate funding, and distrust in political institutions. Despite these obstacles, the study also found significant opportunities for youth political participation through digital media platforms, civic education programs, the “Not Too Young to Run” policy, youth empowerment initiatives, and increasing political awareness among young people. ([CDD Fact Check][1])
The study concluded that youths possess the energy, creativity, and population strength needed to contribute meaningfully to democratic development in Edo State if given equal opportunities and support. It therefore recommended that government, political parties, and civil society organizations should create enabling environments that encourage youth inclusion in governance, strengthen political education, reduce electoral violence, and provide economic empowerment programs for young people. This will enhance democratic participation, political stability, and sustainable development in Edo State and Nigeria at large.

This study examined the impact of ethical finance on the growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Edo State, Nigeria focusing on key ethical finance dimensions such as transparency in loan terms, non-interest payment, fair interest rates, and non-discriminatory access to finance. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and collected primary data from 385 SME owners in Benin City, Edo State. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression techniques. The findings revealed that transparency in loan terms, non-interest payment, fair interest rates, and non-discriminatory access to finance each have a significant positive effect on SME growth. The results further indicated that SMEs that engage with financial institutions operating under ethical principles experience
greater access to funding, improved business performance, and sustainable expansion. The study concludes that ethical finance serves as a vital catalyst for inclusive economic development by fostering trust, fairness, and social responsibility in financial practices. It recommends that financial institutions adopt transparent lending policies, ensure fair pricing of credit, and eliminate discriminatory barriers to enhance SME growth and national economic progress.

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the career choices among senior secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area of Edo state. Five research questions were raised to guide the research. A descriptive survey research design which involves collection of data through the use of questionnaire was adopted to solicit
information from respondents. The population this study consists of the five thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight (5788) in the twelve (12) public senior secondary schools. The sample size of the study is one hundred and twenty (120) students which makes up 2.1% of the population size. A simple random sampling technique was used to used to select sample for study. Simple percentage and frequency count was used to analyse the responses of the respondents. The findings of the research revealed that parental influence has a significant impact on the career choices of students. A student's choice of career can be affected by the peer group of such a student. Gender has no significant relationship with the choice of career of students. The age of the students have no impact on the career choice of senior secondary school students. There is a significant relationship between the students career choice and academic performance. It was recommended that parents should enlighten their children on different
career choice at a tender age. Guidance and counseling services should be made available in secondary schools to guide the students. Finally, students should ensure they have proper information about their intended career choice and such choice should be born out of passion and ambition

This study explores how automation is transforming workforce skills in the manufacturing industries of Edo State. In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, automation technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are not only streamlining production processes but also reshaping the skills required for modern jobs. By surveying workers, supervisors, and managers in key manufacturing hubs across Edo State, the research investigates the extent to which automation increases the demand for technical expertise and alters traditional labor roles. The findings reveal that while automation boosts productivity and opens up new job opportunities, many workers face challenges adapting due to limited training and resources. This study emphasizes the need for continuous learning and strategic collaboration among industries, educational institutions, and government bodies to bridge the skills gap. Ultimately, the research provides practical recommendations aimed at ensuring that the benefits of automation lead to economic growth and enhanced employability rather than job displacement. The insights from this study contribute to policy discussions and offer a roadmap for creating a more skilled, adaptable workforce in Edo State.

The study investigated the influence of English language learning apps on literacy development among secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. It also ascertained the extent of availability of English language learning apps in secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State; examined the effect of English language learning apps on literacy development among secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area; found out the effect of English language learning apps in improving reading skills among secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area; and investigated the effect of English language learning apps in improving writing skills among secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. The research design adopted for this study is the descriptive survey research design. The population for this study was made of all the 5,266 public senior secondary school students in the 12 public senior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The sample size for the study was made up of 120 students. The instrument that was used for the data collection is a structured questionnaire titled “Influence of English Language Learning Apps on Literacy Development Questionnaire (IELLALDQ)”. The test re-test method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. A reliability coefficient of 0.87 was obtained, indicating that the instrument is reliable for the study. The researcher made use of descriptive statistics such as mean score and standard deviation as the method of data analysis. The findings from the study include that there is a significant effect of English language learning apps in improving the reading and writing skills among secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. It was concluded that there is a significant effect of English language learning apps on literacy development among secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The study recommended among others that schools in Egor Local Government Area should incorporate English language learning apps into their curriculum to enhance students’ literacy development. This can be achieved by scheduling regular app-based learning sessions as part of English language instruction.

The study examined the influence of marital conflict on the educational advancement of post-graduate students in Edo State. The need to address the concern of stakeholders over the influence of marital conflicts on the educational progress of postgraduate students, in university of Benin, Benin City necessitated this study. To guide the study, five research questions were raised, hypothesized and tested at 0.05 alpha level. The study adopted Survey research method to measure the differences between the variables of the study. The population of the study was Eleven thousand, five hundred (11,500) married postgraduate students in the University of Benin, Benin City, while the target population was Five hundred and thirteen (513) married postgraduate students from the Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City. The sample of the study consisted of Two hundred and twenty five (225) married post graduate students selected through purposive sampling procedures. The research instrument used in collecting data was a self designed questionnaire titled: “Marital Conflict and Students Educational Advancement Questionnaire (MCSEAQ)”. The instrument was validated by the researcher’s supervisor in the Department of Educational Foundations and two experts from the Faculty of Education, University of Benin. The Cronbach’s Alpha Statistics was used to establish the reliability of the instrument, the alpha value of 0.87 was obtained. Demographic characteristics of the respondents were analyzed with percentage while the hypotheses formulated were tested using Chi-square statistics. The findings revealed that there is a difference between the nature of marital conflicts among employed married post-graduate students and unemployed post- graduate students in University of Benin. The study also showed that there is a difference between the causes of marital conflicts among employed married post- graduate students and unemployed post-graduate students in University of Benin and that there is a difference between the influence of marital conflicts on the educational progress of married male post-graduate students and that of married female post-graduate students in the University of Benin. The study further revealed that there is a difference between the coping strategies employed by employed post-graduate students of University of Benin experiencing marital conflicts and that of unemployed post-graduate students of University of Benin experiencing marital conflicts, In view of the findings, the study recommends, among other, that the findings of this study be made available for use in educational planning and improvement. There was need for the University of Benin to have guidance Counsellors, who could counsel married students experiencing marital conflict.

This study titled school location and students academic performance in public senior secondary school in Edo state; a study of Oredo Local government Area. The objectives of the study are; to ascertain if there is relationship between school location and students academic performance, to identify significant difference in the relationship between school location and students academic performance based on school type and to ascertain significant difference in the relation between school location and student academic performance based on teachers qualification. Survey research design and descriptive design was used with a sample size of 8 obtained using stratified random technique. 8 copies of questionnaire were distributed to the respondents and 8 was returned, representing 100% which was used for the analysis using correlation. The result of the analysis was carefully studied and utilized in making the research findings which indicated that urban schools have better performances in WASSCE. They are more exposed to learning, have better infrastructures and have qualified teachers. This study recommends that government should invest more in rural schools to bridge the gap between students of urban schools and rural schools

The study examined leadership style on employee attitude in Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), Benin City, Edo State. The objectives of the study include the following: to examine the impacts of leadership styles
on punctuality of workers in Edo Broadcasting Service, to ascertain the impact of leadership style on staff
attitudes towards customers in Edo Broadcasting Service, to investigate the impact of leadership style on
the sub-ordinate attitudes towards management in Edo Broadcasting Service, to examine the leadership
style on the generality of workers attitude towards the handling of organisational equipments in Edo
Broadcasting Service and to proffer possible solutions to the challenges of effective leadership style in Edo Broadcasting Service. The study adopted survey research design. The population of this studyac cording to the Human Resource Department in Broadcasting Service (EBS), Benin City, Edo State is 123 staffs. The sample size for this research comprised of a total of 101 employees selected from various
departments present in the organization which include News, programs, marketing, and corporate affairs department respectively. The instrument used for the collection of data was the questionnaire which was administered to the study sampled respondents. Out of the 101 questionnaires distributed, 98 copies were retrieved. The data collected was analyzed using simple percentage. The study found amongst others that leadership styles have an impact on workers punctuality in EBS. Furthermore, policy recommendations were adopted which include amongst others that management should also imbibe supportive leadership style in EBS.