IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

International Journal of Education and Evaluation (IJEE )

E-ISSN 2489-0073
P-ISSN 2695-1940
VOL. 10 NO. 2 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijee.v10.no2.2024.pg100.108

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Psychological Impact of Human Trafficking on Christian Students in Tertiary Institutions in Edo State, Nigeria

Ada Vivian Ogabidu, Prof. I.O. Bongotons, & Prof. Samson E. Mijah

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Abstract

This study is an investigation into “Academic Impact of Human Trafficking on Christian Students of Tertiary Institutions in Edo State, Nigeria”. The main objective of the study is to investigate Academic Impact of Human Trafficking on Christian Students in Tertiary Institutions in Edo State, Nigeria. A survey research design method was used for the study, with a population of ten thousand three hundred and eighty-nine (10,389) Christian students in the state and a sample size of one thousand and nine (1,009) Christian students in the state. A structured questionnaire and interview schedule were used. The major findings of the study are: the study reveals that, school enrolment is low due to human trafficking in Edo state. Those in school were becoming less interested with schooling due to success stories of human trafficking. Schools at all levels were against human trafficking in the state. Education sector seeks to put forth framework for advocacy and relevant ways to fight human trafficking. The following recommendation is made: Parents in collaboration with Government should give information about the activities of their wards to government where necessary and encourage them to acquire pragmatic education in the state.

keywords:

Psychological, Impact, Christian Students, Human, Trafficking

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