RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL LEVEL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS AND PARTICIPATION IN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN BORNO STATE.

Mohammed Galdi, Aminci Daniel

Abstract


The study examined community development officers’ educational level and community participation in adult literacy programme. One objective was generated for the study. One research question was formulated and analyzed.  The target population of the study is one thousand five hundred and fifty-two (1552) community development officers and Adult Basic literacy learners. The sample of the study covered three hundred and ten (310) community development officers and Adult literacy learners. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistic. The finding of the study shows that the educational qualification has significant relationship with community participation in adult literacy programme in Borno state. Based on the finding a recommendation was proffered that the effort of the community development officers should be encouraged in sustaining the high community participation recorded.


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