ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING GIRL-CHILD ENROLLMENT INTO

HIGHER INSTITUTION OF LEARNING IN JAHUN, BAUCHI METROPOLIS,

BAUCHI STATE

BY:

ADAMU ABUBAKAR UMAR

BASUG/UG/SMS/SOC/19/0436

MUDANSIR KAWU
BASUG/UG/SMS/SOC/19/0426

MUSA ABDULLAHI SULAIMAN

BASUG/UG/SMS/SOC/19/0423

AMEEH JOSEPHAT
BASUG/UG/SMS/SOC/19/0421

NURUDDIN SALISU ABDULLAHI

BASUG/UG/SMS/SOC/19/0449

BEING A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIOLOGY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE
AWARD OF THE BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (BSc) DEGREE IN
SOCIOLOGY AT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY FACULTY OF SOCIAL
SCIENCE BAUCHI STATE UNIVERSITY, GADAU.

DECEMBER, 2023

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 DECLARATION

We, Adamu Abubakar Umar (Soc/19/0436), Mudansir Kawu (Soc/19/0426),

Musa Abdullahi Sulaiman (Soc/19/0423), Ameen Josephat (Soc/19/0421), Nuruddin

Salisu Abdullahi (Soc/19/0449), are hereby declare that the research titled “An Analysis of

the Factors Affecting Girl-Child Enrollment in Higher Institution of Learning in Jahun,

Bauchi Metropolis, Bauchi State” has not been presented or published anywhere by any

person, institution or organization for any previous application for a degree or any other

qualifications. All sources of information have been duly acknowledged by means of

references.

Adamu Abubakar Umar Sign………………….Date……………...

Mudansir Kawu Sign………………….Date……………...

Musa Abdullahi Sulaiman Sign………………….Date……………...

Ameeh Josephat Sign………………….Date……………...

Nuruddin Salisu Abdullahi Sign………………….Date……………...

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 CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that this Project work titled “An Analysis of the Factors affecting

Girl-Child Enrolment into Higher Institution of Learning in Jahun, Bauchi Metropolis,

Bauchi State” has been read and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the

award of Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc Sociology) in the Department of Sociology

Faculty of Social Science, Bauchi State University Gadau, Bauchi State, Nigeria.

__________________ ______________________
Mr. Lamaran Abdu Gamawa Signature and Date
(Project Supervisor)

___________________ ______________________

(External Examiner) Signature and Date

__________________ ______________________
Malama Amina Ahmed Signature and Date
(Head of Department)

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 DEDICATION

This project is dedicated to God almighty who has being our source of strength to this

moment, our dear parents, who financially and moral encouragement have been of great help

to us, and equally laid the foundation of this work.

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 AKNOWLEDGEMENT

Firstly we thanks to ALLAHU (S W T) who give us the ability through his mercy, guidance

and protection we reach this level and also our parent . I Adamu Abubakar Umar gratitude to

my father, Abubakar, my Mother Harira, Uncle Aliyu, my beloved wife Aisha, Maman

Sultan, Maman Zarau, Uncle Sabiu, Yajubu, Baba Ali, Baba Danjuma, Bro Usman, Abba,

Aisha, Hajiya Baba and other relatives, thanks you for your support and advices.

Mudasir Kawu I am gratitude to Zainab Umar, Binta Shuaibu, Abdullahi, Shamsi Kawu,

Abubakar Isah, Danladi, Suleiman Buhari, Kawu Ibrahim, Ummi Kawu, Nana Kawu, and

Dahiru Idris, Thank you very much.

Musa Abdullahi Sulaiman – dedicated to my mom Fatima Abdullahi, Abdullahi Sulaiman,

Muslim, Abdullahi, Sulaman Abubakar Abdullahi Sulaiman.

Nuruddeen Salisu – my father Salisu Nogoma Abdullahi, My mom Sa’adatu Salihu, brother

Salisu, Salisu Abdullahi, Salamau Salisu Abdullahi, Kamaluddeen Muhd, Uma Adam,

Lukman Salihu Abubakar, Khalid, Yusuf, Ibrahim and Abdulmumini, I thanks you all.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page - - - - - - - - - - i

Declaration - - - - - - - - - ii

Approval Page - - - - - - - - - - iii

Dedication - - - - - - - - - - iv

Acknowledgement - - - - - - - - - v

Table of Content - - - - - - - - - vi

List of Table - - - - - - - - - ix

Abstract - - - - - - - - - - x

CHAPTER ONE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

1.0 Introduction - - - - - - - - - 1

1.1 Statement of the Problem - - - - - - - 2

1.2 Background of the Study - - - - - - - 4

1.3 Objectives of the Study - - - - - - - 4

1.4 Research Question - - - - - - - - 4

1.5 Purpose of the Study - - - - - - - - 4

1.6 Significant of the Study - - - - - - - 5

1.7 Scope of the Study - - - - - - - - 5

1.8 Defination of Terms and Concepts - - - - - 6

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0 Introduction - - - - - - - - - 7

2.1 Conceptual Review - - - - - - - - - 7

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2.1.1 The Concept of the Girl Child - - - - - - - 7

2.1.2 The Concept of Higher Education - - - - - - 9

2.2 Empirical Review - - - - - - - - - 11

2.2.1 Socio Economic Factors Effecting Girls Child - - - - 11

2.2.2 Challenges faced by Girl Child - - - - - - - 14

2.2.3 Measures to promote Girl Child Enrolment in Higher Institution - 18

2.3 Theoretical Framework - - - - - - - - 19

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - 23

3.2 Research Design - - - - - - - - - 23

3.3 Population of the Study - - - - - - - - 24

3.4 Sample Size and Sampling Techniques - - - - - - 24

3.5 Method of Data Collection -- - - - - - - 25

3.6 Research Instrument - - - - - - - - 25

3.7 Method of Data Analysis - - - - - - - 25

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION

4.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - - 26

4.2 Presentation and Analysis of Date - - - - - - 26

4.3 Discussion of Major Finding - - - - - - - 33

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 CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - 35

5.2 Summary of the Major Finding - - - - - - 35

5.3 Conclusion - - - - - - - - - - 36

5.4 Recommendation - - - - - - - - - 36

Reference - - - - - - - - - - 37

Questionnaire - - - - - - - - - - 40

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 LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES
Table 3.4 Showing the distribution of respondents in the study area

Table 4.2: The Response Rate

Table 4.2.1: Demographic profile of the respondents

Table 4.2.2 Research Question 1: Socioeconomic Factors affecting Girl-Child Enrollment

Table 4.2.3 Objective 2: Cultural, Religious and Social Norms affecting Girl-Child
Enrolment

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 ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors affecting girls’ child enrolment in to
higher institution of learing in Jahun, Bauchi Metropolis, Bauchi State to education in
secondary schools in Huye district. Four research questions were formulated to guide the
study. The study used the descriptive survey design. The sample for the study was 16,221.
Data was collected by use of questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used
to analyze the data. The findings revealed that there were cultural factors that contributed to
low level of girls’ access to education of child. These factors include early marriage, early
pregnancy, taking care of other family members, preference in education of boys than girls,
cultural beliefs, parental level of education and others. The findings of this study also showed
that there were also community factors such as inadequate public support, limited
participation of women in development activities, political instability and the impact of
HIV/AIDS. Concerning economic factors, it was found that there was parental poverty, lack
of basic necessities and household activities, etc. There were also school factors such as lack
of gender-sensitive and cultural appropriate school facilities, lack of role models, gender
selection in learning activities, sexual harassment and others. The study analyze the factors
affecting girls’ child enrolment in to higher institution of learing in Jahun, Bauchi
Metropolis, Bauchi to edOcation in lower than that of boys. Based on the findings, it was
concluded that there was a significant relationship between factors affecting girls’ access to
education and the level of access. Thus there is a need to empower the community on the
need of education of girls so that girls do not miss out school because of cultural, community,
economic and school factors. it was concluded that there was a significant relationship between
factors affecting girls’ access to education and the level of access. Thus there is a need to empower
the community on the need of education of girls so that girls do not miss out school because of
cultural, community, economic and school factors.