BENIN METROPOLIS

The study investigated the prospects and opportunities available to adult facilitators in-training in Benin Metropolis. Three research questions were raised and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The targeted population of the study included undergraduate students, post graduate students and lecturers of the Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin. A total of 120 respondents were used as sample of the study. They were selected using the stratified, proportionate and census techniques respectively. A structured questionnaire titled "Assessment of the Prospects and Opportunities for Adult Facilitators-in-Training" (APOAFTQ) was used as the research instrument. The instrument was validated by the project supervisor and two other lecturers in the Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City. The reliability of the instrument was determined using the Cronbach alpha procedure of which an average weight of 0.70 was obtained. The data collected were analysed using the descriptive and inferential statistics. The descriptive statistics involved frequency count, percentages and mean score with a criterion mean of 2.50 while the inferential statistics involved the use of the Pearson's r to test the hypotheses formulated. After the analyses, it was found in the study that there are job prospects and opportunities available to adult facilitators-in-training upon completion of their training programmes. It was also revealed that there are professional development opportunities available to adult facilitators-in-training in order to enhance their job productivity and career advancement. The study therefore concluded that job prospects are available to adult facilitators-in-training in Benin Metropolis. On the
basis of the findings and conclusion reached in the study, it was recommended among others that adult facilitators-in-training should give themselves to professional development in order to advance in knowledge and skill; and that adult education as a course of study should be recognized as a profession among other professions without any form of discrimination

The study examined the influence of fostering the creativity of art in senior secondary school students in the Benin metropolis. Three research question were raised to guide this study and one hypothesis was formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study employed the descriptive survey research design. The population of this study, consists of seven thousand five hundred and fifty four secondary school students (7,554), from three different secondary schools across three different local government areas, a population of hundred students. The sample size of the study comprised of one hundred (100) senior school students. The instrument used for data collection of this study was a self-structured questionnaire titled, “Influence of fostering the creativity of art in senior school students in the Benin metropolis” (IACSSSQ). The questionnaire was segmented into two sections A and B. Section A measures the demographic variable of the respondent such as gender and class, while Section B, comprised twenty (20) item statements which were drawn from the research questions. The instrument for data collection was face validity by the researcher's supervisor. To establish the reliability of the instrument, copies of the instrument were administered randomly to twenty (20) senior school students. Who were not part of the study population. Thereafter Cronbach statistical tool was used to ascertain consistency. It yielded an alpha value of .771, hence the instrument was considered reliable. The data collected from the respondent, were analysed using mean (), Standard deviation (SD) and two sample independent t-test using statistical package for the social science (SPSS). The findings of the study revealed that art or artistic activities can be used to foster and increase creativity level in senior school students. With statistical backing that drawing and sketching activities, painting and color theory training increases creativity, the study also indicated that artistic skills can extend beyond art to create novel inventions that cut across different industries via virtual and augmented reality, graphic design, collaborating with professionals from other backgrounds such as engineers and business strategists on different projects. The study recommended the following among others Provision of art materials to students by school authorities to enhance their understanding of the subject and foster creativity, Design and maintain art classrooms and studios that are vibrant, and inspire creativity, including spaces for displaying student artwork. Organize art clubs, exhibitions, competitions, and field trips to galleries and museums to provide students with additional opportunities to engage with art outside the classroom and collaborating with local artists for workshops, guest lectures, and mentorship programs

The study investigated the prevalence and patterns of sexually risky behaviour among undergraduate students in the University of Benin. It focused on how often students engage in unsafe sexual practices, such as unprotected sex, substance use before sexual activity, and failure to seek medical attention when exposed to risks. Using a descriptive survey design, data were gathered from a sample of 150 students selected through stratified sampling from the faculties of Education, Engineering, and Agriculture. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data, which was then analyzed using mean and standard deviation to measure response patterns. The instrument was validated through expert review and proven reliable through a pre-test with students outside the sample. The findings show that unsafe sexual behaviour is common among students regardless of gender or age. Many students reported engaging in sex without protection, depending on their partners for safety, and continuing sexual activity even after a condom failure. Substance use, lack of discussion about sexual health, and involvement with multiple partners were also common behaviours. These patterns were consistent across both male and female students, and among younger and older age groups. The analysis revealed that risky sexual decisions were not influenced by gender, age, or the type of institution, but may instead be shaped by social and environmental factors such as peer influence and access to health resources. This study helps to give a clearer understanding of the sexual behaviour of adolescents in the university setting and stresses the need for targeted interventions. The researcher recommends improved access to sexual health education, open communication strategies, and support services such as free contraceptives and confidential counselling. These measures are aimed at helping students make safer choices and reduce health risks. The study supports findings from similar research in other parts of Nigeria and calls for continued efforts in addressing the knowledge and support gaps that lead to these risky behaviours.

Learning Style is the preferred method of study, gathering and interpretation of information adopted by a student. Basically, there are three main types of learning styles and were examined in this study. They are; the visual learning style, audio learning style and the interactive learning style. This research investigated the use of these learning styles among physics students in secondary schools in Benin metropolis and the various factors that affect students’ use of the learning styles. The study adopted Descriptive Survey Design in which the questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. After separating the population into strata of public and private schools, the study first adopted stratified random sampling technique to select Physics students from senior secondary schools in Benin metropolis, since the population was finite and heterogeneous. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select 150 Physics students. 50 students were selected from senior secondary school two and 100 students were selected from senior secondary school three. the schools selected for comprised of a mixed school, all boys school and all girls school. Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were made; the learning styles among the students were the audio learning style, visual learning style and the interactive learning style, the choice of learning style by the students differed by level as SS2 preferred the interactive learning style while the SS 3 students embraced the visual learning style. Factors that affected the students’ learning styles were teaching method, individual differences, teacher’s personality, peer influence and family background. The following recommendations were made at the end of the study; the teacher should discover and encourage the individual learning style of the students, students should be guided by the teacher on the choice of suitable learning style based on the individual’s differences and learning ability, education planners should be more sensitive to the different students’ learning styles during the design and planning of learning curriculum, and lastly, parents should help the teachers in playing a supportive role towards encouraging the best learning style for their children.

The study looks at the impact of consumer attitudes on insurance sales contracts in Benin Metropolis, Edo State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was sent across eight departments of the University of Benin's Faculty of Management Sciences in Benin City to collect primary data. Of the 110 questionnaires distributed, 100 were returned. We employed percentage analysis for demographic data, descriptive statistics for average responses to questions, and the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression method to determine the impact of customer attitudes and other variables consider on insurance contract sales. The finding reveals that consumer’s attitude, employment and income have significant effect on insurance contract sales in Benin metropolis at 1% and 5% level respectively (except for income). Thus, the study concludes that consumer’s attitude affect insurance contract sales in Benin metropolis of Edo state Nigeria.

This study examined the comparative economic analysis of waterleaf and fluted pumpkin in Benin metropolis Edo State. Specifically, the study described the socio-economic characteristics of fluted pumpkin and waterleaf farmers in the study area, identified and compared the production operations of waterleaf and fluted pumpkin, determined and compared the profitability of waterleaf and fluted pumpkin production, examined and compared the factors affecting the production of waterleaf and fluted pumpkin and identified the constraints faced by farmers in the production of fluted pumpkin and waterleaf in the study area. Multistage sampling procedure involving the combination of purposive, and simple random sampling technique was used to sample a total of 90 respondents (39 for waterleaf and 51 for fluted pumpkin respondent). The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, budgetary model, and multiple regression model and t- test. The results of the analysis showed the mean age of 52years for waterleaf and 53years for fluted pumpkin while 74.36% were female for waterleaf farmers and 84.31% were also female for fluted pumpkin farmers. The results also revealed that 56.41% had primary education for Waterleaf farmers and 58.82% for Fluted Pumpkin farmer and the highest form of education is primary education

The study investigated the influence of guidance and Counselling on Adult Learners Job Performance in Benin Metropolis. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. A total sample of 72 respondents selected through a simple random sampling technique was used for the study. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The data for the study were collected through a Questionnaire titled: Guidance and Counseling Services and Adult Learners' Job Performance in Benin Metropolis (GCSALJPQ). The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. From the study, It was found that guidance and counseling services gives guidelines in the work place, guidance and counseling services help you to adjust in a new job environment, guidance and counseling services help to monitor the job progress of the learners, guidance and counseling assist in the modification of behaviours and attitudes, guidance and counseling services help adult learners to be more competent performing their job, guidance and counseling enables adult learners to understand themselves, guidance and counseling services in Benin Metropolis lack trained counselor, inadequate funding of guidance and counseling services, adult learners expression of doubt about the efficacy of guidance and counseling services, and lack of commitment of Government officers is one of the barriers to effective guidance and counseling services in Benin Metropolis among others. The study therefore concludes that the role of guidance and counseling in adult learner’s job performance cannot be over-emphasized. Guidance and counseling services plays importance role in adult learners’ job performance due to the fact that it enhances effectiveness and efficiency in their performance and that guidance and counseling services enhance self-esteem which leads to high level of achievements and high job achievements