Azare Journal of Education

ASSESSMENT OF THE AVAILABILITY OF TEACHING FACILITIES AND PERSONNEL IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF MATHEMATICS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION OF NORTH EAST, NIGERIA

Yahaya A. Sambo — 2025-05-08

The Nigeria Certificate in Education Mathematics (NCE) Programme is designed to produce Basic Education Mathematics teachers with appropriate knowledge and good understanding of teaching Mathematics at the Basic Education level. However, despite the good objective of the programme, there is a wide criticism of the NCE Mathematics teachers in recent times. There is a general lack of achievement in Mathematics at the Basic Education level, which many attribute to Mathematics teachers lack of competence. Although a programme may be good, it must be implemented properly to achieve its desired objectives. It is against this backdrop that this research was conducted on the availability of facilities and personnel required for the proper implementation of the programme in the North Eastern States Colleges of Education in Nigeria. A sample of eight out of fifteen Colleges that offer Mathematics from the region were selected based on convenience. Data was collected using a checklist, developed from National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) departmental requirements and a Focus Group Discussion. Analysis of the result shows that most of the departments have the minimum required number of lecturers. However, none of the departments has adequate number of the required facilities. It is recommended among others that, in order to improve the performance of the pre-service Mathematics teachers, it is necessary to equip the departments with the required teaching facilities so that Mathematics learning can be more meaningful and free from abstraction.

COGNITION AND ITS EFFECT ON SECOND LANGUAGE ENGLISH LEARNING IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EKITI STATE

Ogunleye Aderonke Gladys — 2023-10-10

The study investigated cognition and its effect on second language English learning in some selected secondary schools in Ekiti State. The sample consisted of one hundred and twenty (120) respondents that was selected from Senior Secondary School one to three (SSS I to SSS 3) in Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State. A simple random sampling technique was employed in the selection of the 120 respondents. Government owned schools were used for the study. Gender equality was considered in selecting respondents for the study. Hence, the sample for the study comprised of both male and female students in balanced proportion. The study used a descriptive research of survey type. Descriptive research of survey type is preplanned and structured in design so that the information collected can be statistically inferred on a population. The instrument used for data collection for this survey was a self-structured questionnaire tagged “Cognition and its Effect on Second Language English Learning (CESLEL)”. Two research questions were raised to guide the study and they were answered descriptively using mean and Standard Deviation. One research hypothesis was formulated for the study and tested using Chi square test of independence. Based on the data analysis, findings revealed that there was significant effect of cognition on second language (English) learning and acquisition among secondary school students. The study concluded that cognitive strategies were effective in the learning of English as a second language by L2 learners and that cognitive restructuring through interruption and redirect of thoughts has momentous effect in learning English language among secondary school students. Sequel to the findings of the study, it was recommended that learners should build up skills that improve their personal learning and assessment, and learn through visual, audio, and kinesthetic media. Learners should endeavour to take numerous detailed note in class during lessons.

TEACHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: A CONCERN FOR EFFECTIVE HAUSA LANGUAGE PEDAGOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY

AMINA TIJJANI — 2023-10-10

Nigeria is a multilingual nation blessed with over four hundred languages, major and non-major. Based on this, the country's vision in the teaching of three major languages is that, in future, one will emerge as Nigeria's official national language. Based on this, the Federal Government, through trilingual approach, encourages the growth and development of three languages without overt imposition of any of them. It is in this light that this paper opens by conceptualizing the Hausa language. The paper also looks at the objectives of teaching indigenous languages. It further analyzes the place of indigenous languages at the basic and tertiary levels. The paper also delves into modern versus tradition methods of instruction in teaching indigenous languages. In addition, it looks at the relevance and development of indigenous languages. The paper also highlights the problems militating against the teaching of indigenous languages. It concludes that, the long term objective of teaching Hausa as a national language to Nigerian children will be realized. Based on this, the paper recommends among others that, Federal Government should set the necessary machinery in motion with a view to developing a language policy which will subsequently lead to the emergence of an indigenous language as the national language.

INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS AS A TOOL FOR ENSURING QUALITY IN BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME: A REVIEW

Mahmud Mohammed Lele — 2023-10-10

The need for quality in our educational system has made institution of learning to embrace internal quality assurance practices. Quality assurance in tertiary institutions is meant to checkmate performance of staff and ensure availability of infrastructure across department/units. Providing enabling environment for quality assurance and its maintenance is a primary indicator of internal quality practices of a given institution. Hence, the core purpose of quality assurance in business education is to attain effectiveness and efficiency of the programme towards achieving the set standards. In other words, quality assurance is responsible for assessing the availability of resources, teacher-students' ratio, infrastructure/facilities, financial support, monitoring mechanism, staff development etc. In view of the above, therefore, this paper intends to designates theoretical concepts of internal assessment system for educational institutions with regard to business education. The study will focus on some of the internal quality practices that are used for assuring quality.

A REVIEW ON THE USE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN MONITORING CRIMINALACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA

Afeez Alani Jimoh — 2023-10-10

Crime is a product of insecurity. The incessancy of insecurity in Nigeria can be attributed to inability of Nigerian government to tap potentials in technologies (hardware and software) to fight insecurity which has led to different categories of crimes in our societies. This study examines the various innovative technologies that can be used in monitoring criminal activities in Nigeria. This is a review paper, as such; there is no specific study area. The study adopted descriptive method to explain some issues relating to crimes and various software and hardware tools that can be used in monitoring them and subsequently fight the crimes. Secondary data sourced from published and unpublished works as well as the internet were used. Thus, the paper x-rays, hardware technologies, such as, closed circuit television or surveillance cameras, spy balloon, drones and spy satellite and how these gadgets work for developed nations. Software such as, crime mapping, Geographical Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS) and their applications in fighting crimes were also highlighted. The paper recommends that there is need for government to embrace the use of hardware and software techs in fighting the insecurity which has been a major problem in the country.

HARNESSING THE POTENTIALS OF ICT-BASED TECHNOLOGIES IN COMBATING THE PREVALENT INSECURITY OF BANDITRY AND KIDNAPPING IN NORTH-WESTERN NIGERIA

Hussaini Amana Yusuf — 2023-10-10

Insecurities of banditry and kidnapping are increasing in Nigeria and it is alarmingly causing havoc to people. The government and security agencies are doing their best but the menace is still causing mayhem on the citizens. Therefore, the peaceful coexistence and progress of north-west is threatened. This paper used online materials such as journals, conferences and books to discuss the effects of insecurities of banditry and kidnap in Nigeria; particularly, the north-west; the paper recommends the deployment ICT-based technologies to assist security agencies in achieving more efficiency and effectiveness in their operations of combating insecurities of banditry and kidnapping.

THE IMPACT OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS AND CAMPUS POLITICS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Shehu Usman — 2023-10-10

Participation in sports is of immense benefit to the soundness of an individual mental and social wellness, particularly youngsters. Recently there has been great involvement of youngsters in school games arising from the high administrative (political) supports and social values attached to sports. Today tertiary institutions are in the effort to contribute to student's socialization and political life process by providing sports opportunities. These activities, which are a part of tertiary education, should be seen as activities that aim at developing people's social aspects and social awareness. This paper aims at signifying the role of students' sports participation and campus politics for evaluating their opinions and expectations.

EFFECT OF DIETARY REPLACEMENT OF MAIZE WITH MILLET (PEARL MILLET) ON THE PERFORMANCE OF BROILER CHICKENS

Ajighjigh D. T. — 2023-10-10

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the growth performance of broiler chickens fed diets containing millet as a replacement for maize. Five diets containing 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% were formulated and designated as diet 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 respectively. 120 days old Anak 2000 broiler chicks were randomly allotted to five dietary treatments in a completely randomized design (CRD) and each treatment was replicated three times. Feed and water were provided ad libitum and the feeding trials lasted for eight weeks. At the starter phase no significant differences (P>0.05) in Initial Weight, Daily weight Gain and Feed Conversion Ratio among the treatment means. However, Final body weight (1937.7 -2231.7 g; P<0.05) and Daily Feed intake (47.17 -51.66 g; P<0.05) were significantly influenced by the dietary treatments. At the finisher phase no significant differences (P>0.05) were observed in daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio respectively. While Daily weight gain (39.12 46.16 g) differ among the treatment means. At overall phase Daily feed intake and Daily weight gain were not affected. While Feed Conversion Ratio were affected(P<0.05) by the experimental diets. Birds on T3 diet (50%) had a better performance in terms of feed intake, weight gain and feed conversion ratio. It can be concluded that millet can replace maize in the diet of broiler chickens without deleterious effect.

THE EFFECT OF DRUG ABUSE IN NIGERIAN SOCIETY: ADOLESCENT PERSPECTIVE

Shehu Usman — 2023-10-10

Drug abuse in Nigeria has been a serious problem. The consequences of drug abuse are not only on the individual user but also on his or her offspring, family and the society in general. Drugs are commonly used by everybody whether young or old. It is true that drugs are used for beneficent therapeutic purposes, effective substance for good health, but they are also being abused by people especially youths who prefer an autonomous and independent life that is free from adult control, there by engaging in various delinquent acts (drug abuse, kidnapping, assassin, rape, robbery, cultism and vandalism) that are dangerous to the home, community, school and the nation. The impact of drug abuse among the youths has been a stigma of moral decadence, violence, thugery, assault, madness and murder. The menace of drug abuse has eaten deep into the fabrics of our society. However, with effective counselling programmes, the problems can be tackled. Campaign against drug abuse by government and other relevant authorities Drug control counselling centres should be established in every community and qualified health counsellors should be employed in helping drug addicts by giving them special advice on how to go about the withdrawal system. Drug awareness units should be set up in all Local Governments of the federation to help solve their socio-psychological problem. This paper discusses the concept of drug abuse, types, theories of causes, effects, and strategies for counselling.

A TRANSITION TO MODERN CEREMONIES IN KANO: A REVIEW

Saudat Umar Sunusi — 2023-10-10

Marriage is one of the oldest traditional and religious practices in Kano in particular and Northern Nigeria in general. Each society has different ways of practicing and conducting marriage rites (wedding ceremonies). Like many other societies, Kano had experienced a gradual transition from traditional to modern wedding practices. This paper aims at discussing the traditional practices that were later replaced with modern ones. It employed both primary and secondary sources, which were thoroughly corroborated. This paper has found that the traditional wedding ceremony in Kano was greatly influenced by several number of historical forces and western values, which were borrowed and integrated with traditional practices particularly in areas like introduction of event centres, makeup, clothing, etc. which replaced the known alibidi, zaman ajo, kunshi, etc.

PLASTIC POLLUTION: SOME INIMICAL IMPLICATIONS ON BIOTIC COMPONENTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Shehu Mohammed — 2023-10-10

Advances in Science and Technology have offered greater opportunities for man to manipulate the environment to suit his own need. Plastic pollution is a direct consequence of increase in anthropogenic activities through using the principles of Science and Technology to create products used in packaging and other household items as well as accessories for industrial and domestic utensils. Most plastic wastes do not decompose easily or never at all. Indiscriminate and improper disposal of plastic refuse remarkably leads to the littering of the environment and eventually gets to the ocean where the most resultant effect is felt. Marine animals are directly killed, food chains interfered with and smoke from burning of plastic refuse is inimical to humans and other terrestrial animals. It is a common practice in many African Countries, especially Nigeria, for buyers to demand for plastic bags for whatever they buy from shops even if it is as petty as just a single maggi cube. Millions of plastic bottles, empty water sachets and uncountable tons of synthetic polymers are littered everywhere in virtually almost all the major cities and villages of Nigeria thereby aggravating the menace of plastic pollution. It has been projected that by 2050 there may be more plastics than fish in the oceans. Environmental activists have been agitating against plastic pollution. Recycling of plastic wastes, proper plastic refuse disposal, banning the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags and adequate public enlightenment will go a long way in mitigating the negative consequences of plastic pollution.

THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION IN PROMOTING NATIONAL SECURITY

Ajighjigh David T. — 2023-10-10

Nigeria is presently facing serious security challenges and instability that threaten our corporate existence as people of one destiny. These security challenges include: Boko haram insurgency in the North east and North west, kidnappings, armed banditry, tribal and religious clashes. These security issues are being caused by high rate of poverty, unemployment, political instability and corruption. This paper therefore examines the important roles agricultural education can play in ensuring our national security. Vocational agriculture is a skill acquisition training programme for youth aimed at making them self-employed and self-reliance in agricultural production for empowerment. In addition, we must abide by democratic principles and rule of law in our political life. The roles of agricultural education in ensuring national security are in the areas of reduction in rural-urban migration, youth unemployment and growth in industry. In conclusion government needs to take pro-active security measures to protect lives and property of the citizens for the safety of the nation.

THE ROLE OF APPRENTICESHIP FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS

Adamu Gambo Saulawa — 2023-10-10

This paper reviews the role of apprenticeship in the development of entrepreneurship skills. In many developing countries, apprenticeships have been the primary means for younger generations to acquire job-ready skills through training. This opportunity allows young people to gain skills that can lead to long-term employment and a sustainable livelihood. Apprenticeship is a crucial factor in creating a skilled workforce and fostering entrepreneurship Although apprenticeship programmes have many benefits, they also face numerous challenges. These programmes are a type of vocational education and training that involve a mix of classroom learning and practical training at a job site. The article examines different types of apprenticeships and how they are implemented around the world. Additionally, it highlights the advancements made in regard to gender equality within these programmes. The purpose of the study was to identify the factors that create challenges in apprenticeships for developing entrepreneurship skills. The paper also provides suggestions for promoting apprenticeships and entrepreneurship skills. To promote sustainable employment, it is suggested that the government and parents assist in providing apprenticeships with a structured training programme, modern tools and equipment, funding, and recognition for the skills acquired.

THE ROLES OF ISLAMIC ENDOWMENT IN ERADICATING ILLITERACY AND BUILDING SOCIAL AND NATIONAL COHESION

Mujtaba Aliyu — 2023-10-10

This paper discusses the impact of Endowment in curtailing illiteracy as well as eradicates Poverty among the Muslims society. It explores certain objectives that may serve as suggestions and at the same times as a way of maintaining, peace and security in the society as long as desired channels are strictly followed. Endowment plays an important role in providing the basic aspects which can promote literacy and give more peace and security in every society. This paper adopted the method of analysis through which secondary data is used so as to examine the role of endowment in reducing abject poverty, promoting literacy, and building of social and National Cohesion. Endowment is a large amount of money or properties that has been given by a person for the sake of Allah in order to promote the teachings of Islam and at the same times to enhance the social wellbeing of Muslim society. It is an activity which involves promoting the pursuit of education, fraternity, helping the poor and needy as well as creating job opportunities. Finally, the paper sum up that endowment is an important tool that plays a significant role in reducing poverty, promoting literacy and peace for sustainable development. All these could only be achieved by mobilizing the wealth-to-do individuals to understand the significance role of endowment and charity in the society.

DA'AWAH ACTIVITIES AND ITS IMPACT ON RE-AFFIRMING THE TEACHINGS OF ISLAM AMONG THE NOMADIC MUSLIMS IN NIGERIA

Lamara Abubakar — 2023-10-10

Efforts have been made in this review work to investigate the purpose of Da'awah activities and its impact for the improvement of Islamic teachings particularly among the Nomadic Muslims society in Nigeria. During this study, various literatures were consulted on the purpose of Da'awah activities and its way to improve the Muslim Ummah. The study found that, Da`awah activities have positive impact on reaffirming the teachings of Islam among the predominant Nomadic Muslim Societies in North-Eastern Nigeria. The Da`awa activities was mostly carried out through the efforts of Ulama who were migrants to the area. While from the side of the government, there is need for the government to improve the activities of Islamic education and Da'awa session, inviting the inhabitants of the mentioned areas to assimilate the core teachings of Islam. And at the same time, urging them to practice the religion as expected to be practiced as explained and taught by the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلمand his Sahabah (the Companions of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلمand those who followed their footsteps).

GLOBALIZATION AND LANGUAGE EXTINCTION

Agba Linus Agba — 2023-10-10

The spread of English Language worldwide is a threat not only to minority languages that have not found a way of being preserved, but also to linguistic diversity globally. Whereas the major languages in Nigeria, as is the case with their counterparts worldwide, are not experiencing similar threats because the critical mass of their speakers is not widely dispersed, for most minority Languages, the critical mass is not intact, but dispersed in pursuit of greener pastures and the children of the migrant population are elsewhere out of home speaking English as their first language and abandoning their mother tongue due to lack of immediate speakers of it. The arguments of this paper are that there is a natural law element as well as the language policy element to the effects of globalization on minority languages. It is a position paper which concludes that there are natural causes of languages death which no man has control over, like the death of its speakers, but there are also the political policy and human actions that cause language death. The latter is preventable and should be curbed. The paper suggests that appropriate measures should be taken to revitalize and preserve all languages under the threat of extinction.