Activities of community-based association in the provision of education facilities and rural development

Abstract

Community development in Nigeria has increasingly suffered from government neglect. Rural communities are the worst hit as it relates to the absence of basic infrastructure like access to good roads, potable water, basic health facilities and schools. Therefore, attention in recent times has shifted to non-governmental community-based associations in filling the gap left by lack of government intervention. This study investigated the activities of community –based association in the provision of education facilities and in enhancement of rural development. A stratified and accidental sampling technique was used to select 807 respondents in the area of study. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire titled Activities of Community based Association and Rural Community Development Questionnaire (ACBAACDQ).The test statistics used for data analysis was the simple regression statistical technique. The result of the analysis showed that there is a significant influence of provision of educational facilities by community-based organizations on rural development in Cross River State, Nigeria. Based on the findings recommendations were made.

Keywords: Community-based organization, rural development, educational facilities