Authors : Muhammed A. Yinusa and Akanle O. Basil
Abstract: Nigeria like any other developing nations has witnessed series of political instability, with obvious effects on educational policies at federal, state and local government levels. This gradually laid the foundation of fallen standard in education at the primary and secondary school levels, which caused differential academic performance of students. In the quest of finding survival feet, the nation has evolved series of socio-economic and educational measures but these have not improved the social-economic status of families in the country. It is within this milieu that this study examines socio-economic factors influencing students’ academic performance in Nigeria, with some explanations from Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. The time frame of the study covers the period of 2004-2007. A total of 120 copies of questionnaire were administered to respondents. The study revealed that insufficient parental income, family type and lack of funding by governments are factors influencing students’ academic performance. Based on these findings, certain recommendations are made towards improving student academic performance. Prominent of these include: Proper funding of education by government, sensitization of parents towards their children education and the support of NGOs to eradicate poverty.
Muhammed A. Yinusa and Akanle O. Basil , 2008. Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Students Academic Performance in Nigeria: Some Explanation from a Local Survey. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 5: 319-323.