Education and Industrialization Nexus: An Analysis of Basic and Secondary Education as Agents in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria
*1Eneogwe, Chibuzor Blessing and 2Chukwunenye, Ihechukwumere
*1Department of Vocational Studies, Rochas Foundation College Sokoto, Nigeria. Email: blessogwe130@gmail.com
2Department of Economics, Abia State University, Uturu Nigeria. Email: chukwunenye.ihechukwu@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng
Abstract
This study investigated the contributions, roles, and challenges of basic and secondary education as agents of industrialization in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted, with stratified random sampling used to select teachers, schools, administrators, and industry experts. The sample size of 120 respondents was determined using the Research Advisor (2006) table. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of r = 0.92 and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression model. Findings showed that secondary schools contribute to industrialization through vocational subjects, practical workshops, entrepreneurship education, alignment of projects with industry needs, and promotion of creativity and innovation. They also promote industrial growth by producing employable graduates, fostering school–industry collaborations, and implementing policies that enhance industrial awareness. Major challenges include inadequate funding, shortage of qualified technical/vocational teachers, lack of modern equipment, and cultural barriers. The regression results indicated a strong relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable (R = 0.810), with R² value of 0.656, The Adjusted R² of 0.614 further validates the strength and reliability of the model. The ANOVA test confirmed the statistical significance of the model (F (13,106) = 15.534, p < .001).
Keywords
Analysis, Basic, Secondary Education, Industrialization, Nexus
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