Perceptions of Stakeholders on Provision and Management of Welfare and Social Services in Higher Institutions in Yobe State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study assessed the perceptions of stakeholders on Provision and Management of Welfare and Social Services in higher institutions in Yobe state Nigeria. The study used descriptive survey design. The population involved 42 management staff, 6447 teaching staff, 12344 non-teaching staff and 287 students from representative councils in the eight higher institutions in Yobe state which gave a sum total of 19127. Research advisors (2006) was used to determine the sample size required for the study which stood at 557 namely, management staff 28, teaching staff 129, nonteaching staff 248 and 152 students at 95 percent confidence level and 5 percent
margin error. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire. The research questions were answered using frequencies, means and standard deviation. All the null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance, using ANOVA. Findings revealed that, Students’ hostel accommodation was fairly provided and managed, and that Health Services were effectively provided and managed in higher institutions in Yobe state, Nigeria among others. From the findings, it was recommended that more students’ hostel accommodation should be built with enough facilities for students’ comfort and convenience, among others. However, the existing
ones should be adequately maintained and the existing health facilities in higher institutions in Yobe State, Nigeria should be maintained and improved upon, among others.