AN ASSESSMENT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL FUNDING AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This research work was conducted to examine the Respondents’ responses on the assessment of the relationship between educational funding and Economic Growth in Nigeria. The survey research design was used in carrying out the study since it required the collection of data from a large number of respondents within the limited time scheduled for the completion of the project. Relevant research questions to show the findings of the study. A questionnaire was designed by the researcher and validated by the supervisor which was administered to the respondents for the generation of data. However, a total number of 100 respondents comprising male and female staff and non teaching staff were selected through simple random sampling method to generate the sample size. The sample size was considered adequate and representative because, all the respondents were people of the same profession and had similar orientation, though they were drawn from different department and faculties. The analysis of the data collected from respondents was carried out with the use of percentage and frequency distribution tables. In line with the findings made from this investigation. It is recommends that adequate funding  for the provision/upgrading of necessary teaching aids, laboratory materials and other tools. In terms of teaching methods and improvement; steps should be taken for continuous teaching methods review/improvement to make the teaching methods current and relevant to contemporary needs.