AN ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF NOMADIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN SOME PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE YOBE STATES OF NIGERIA

Abstract

This study focused on “Assessment the quality of nomadic primary education programme in the yobe of
Nigeria.. The study was set to achieve objectives; with sole aim of improving the quality of nomadic
education programme. Based on the objectives; to determine whether the programme has changed the ways
and lives of the nomads, to assess the qualification and adequacy of the staff of the programme, to determine
whether the movement of the nomads for grazing land do affect the quality of teaching and learning in the
area of study,three research questions and three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Relevant
literature to the study were reviewed and all cited works were acknowledged at the reference Survey method
was adopted. The target population comprised 170 LGEA officials, 646 Parent Teachers Association and
School Based Management Committee PTAs/SBMCs, 197 head teachers of nomadic primary schools and 320
teachers of nomadic primary schools totalling of 1333 were stratified simple randomly selected. A sample of
480 from the head teachers, teachers, PTA/SBMC and LGEA official to elicit their responses. Structured
questionnaires was used in collecting the data and it was validated based on content validity.. The answering
the research questions using descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used . All hypotheses were tested
at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The finding of the study revealed that the programme has change the lives
of the nomads, There are adequate and qualified teachers for the programme. The movement of the nomads
negatively affects the programme It has been an established fact that education is quite significant in the life
of the individual. There is no wonder therefore that the establishment of the nomadic education programme
has positively impacted on the life of the nomads. The intent and purpose of introducing the programme is to
give the nomads fair learning opportunity as enshrined in the 1979 constitution that the government should
ensure fair learning opportunities for its citizens. As learning is the primary means of upgrading the socio-
economic condition of people, it has really upgraded the lives of the nomads as it has tremendously
enlightened them on their civic responsibility. The nomads now know their rights and how to fight for it. They
have also learnt better how to carry out their occupations such as cattle rearing and fishing. Giving the kind
of importance attached and the patronage the programme enjoy from the federal government there is nothing
of surprise to find that the programme has enough and qualified manpower, especially teaching staff manning
the programme. It is for this reason that the programme was able to change the lives of the nomads for the
better. From the finding it can be resolved that, after careful assessment of the various elements of the
nomadic education programme, the programme is in success and has prospect. This is because of the fact
that the essence of education or learning is to change behaviour positively and this has been achieved. The
nomads, a great number of them are enlightened and civilized. Most importantly, they can manage their
affairs quite better than before. If the government continue to support the programme as it is doing now, the
nomads will prosper and contribute meaningfully to the development of the nation. The study recommended
that , since constant movement of the nomads militates against full success of the programme, government
should provide rich grazing land for the pastoral Fulani and improve the ponds and rivers for the fishermen.
Essential facilities, such as good portable water, electricity, clinics etc. should be provided at the settlements
of the nomads. The government should encourage and sponsor the nomadic education primary school pupils
to further their education.