A Qualitative Study on Administration and Financing of Secondary Schools in Niger State

Abstract

On administration and financing of secondary schools in Niger state, the study has the following objectives; to explore the pattern of Administration in Niger State Secondary Schools, to describe the nature of Funding Secondary Education in Niger State, and to explain measures to be taken in handling the issues of Administration and funding of Secondary Schools in the State. A qualitative methodology was used so as to get an indepth response from the participants on the phenomenon. A total of 4 participants were selected for this study. Two principals and two teachers, all the participants have been in the teaching profession for the past 15 years. The findings revealed that, government is not providing the required services in the administration of secondary schools in the state, and there is also serious inadequate funding which is hindering the success of school administration as well. The participants recommend that, government should provide the required funding, facilities and avenues that will facilitate effective and efficient administration at secondary school level in the state.