PERCEPTION OF HEAD MASTERS/MISTRESS AND PRINCIPALS ON THE EXTENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION (UBE) PROGRAMME IN AWKA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

The study evaluated the perception of Head Masters/Mistress and Principals on the Extent of
implementation of Universal Basic Education (U.B.E) programme in Awka North Local Government
Area of Anambra state with a view to achieving the aims and objectives of the UBE programme in
Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design. The population consisted of Twenty (20) Head
Masters/Mistress and Principals in Public primary and junior secondary schools in Awka North
L.G.A. The Census sampling techniques was adopted since the population was manageable. Data
were collected using questionnaire with well-structured fifteen items derived from three research
questions formulated to guide the study. Face and content validation was done by three experts. A
test-retest method and Spearman`s Product Moment Correlation Co-Efficient was used in testing the
reliability of instrument in which score of 0.83 was obtained. The data generated were analyzed using
mean in answering the research questions. One of the findings of this study revealed that there was
low extent in provision of educational facilities, with respect to staffrooms and classrooms, in public
primary and junior secondary schools leading to slow implementation and achievement of UBE
programme objectives. Based on the findings, the researchers recommended that adequate provision
of educational facilities, through government and philanthropist contributions, should be place on
ground in order to attain 100% desired literacy, numeracy and enlightenment (as contained in the aims
and objectives of UBE) in Awka north L.G.A.