Funding Pattern To Public Primary Education In Oyo State: Implications For Basic Education In Nigeria
Keywords:
illiteracy, primary education, FundingAbstract
This study investigated the funding patterns to public primary education in
Oyo State of Nigeria between 1990-2004. The study adopted the descriptive
research design using ex-post facto type. All the primary schools in Oyo State as
at year 2004 were used for the study. Given the focus of the study, the data
utilized was mainly secondary in nature. Data collection template was designed
and taken to the State's ministries of finance and education for input. Data
were also sourced from National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and Central Bank of
Nigeria (CBN) most current edition of statistical bulletin. Data were analysed
using percentages, mean values and multiple regression. Findings revealed that
for the entire period (1990-2004), the State had a low percentage point change
in absolute spending. The study therefore concluded that the present level of
funding educational development in the primary schools in Oyo State was well
below what was required to enable her citizens benefit from the worldwide trends
towards reduced illiteracy, poverty and improved living conditions. There is
therefore the need for a re-orientation on resource allocation to primary education
based on the necessary parameters namely: students' enrolment, number of staff,
inflation and cost of education by the state.
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