IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE RESEARCH (JPASWR )

E-ISSN 2504-3597
P-ISSN 2695-2440
VOL. 9 NO. 3 2024
DOI: 10.56201/jpaswr.v9.no3.2024.pg90.114

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Sustainable Development Goals and Quality Education in Nigeria: A Study of Rivers State Universal Education, 2012 – 2023

OGOLO, Gloria, Dr. Ethel I. Amadi, & Dr. Lucky Nwaoburu

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Abstract

The study examined Sustainable Development Goal 4 and the achievement of quality education through the instrument of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education (RSUBE) policy in Rivers State, Nigeria, aimed at evaluating the policy's impact on improving student access to quality education and identify challenges hindering the achievement of SDG 4 objectives. Grounded in Human Capital Theory, which emphasizes investments in human capital for economic growth, the research employs a descriptive design focused on education stakeholders, with a sample size of 400 determined through purposive sampling from the population involved in Rivers State education. Data collection utilized a 20-item questionnaire (reliability index: 0.67) addressing three primary research questions on the RSUBE policy's contribution to SDG initiatives, challenges to quality education, and policy effectiveness in improving educational access. Analysis involved descriptive statistics (percentages, means, standard deviations) for research questions and chi-square tests (0.05% significance) for hypotheses. Findings highlight the RSUBE policy's positive impact on educational development, revealing significant progress in aligning with SDG initiatives and promoting inclusivity, while also identifying key challenges such as limited resource access, inadequate teacher training, and socio-economic disparities. The study underscores the importance of stakeholder collaboration in advancing SDG initiatives and the critical role of targeted interventions in addressing challenges. Concluding that aligning educational policies with SDG 4 objectives is crucial for enhancing educational outcomes and promoting sustainable development, the research recommends further promotion of SDG 4 initiatives, increased education investment, strengthened policy implementation, and targeted interventions to address identified challenges, providing valuable insights for policymakers and e

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