THE ROLE OF PRIVATE AGENCIES IN THE PROMOTION OF MASS LITERACY (A CASE STUDY OF OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BENIN CITY)

THE ROLE OF PRIVATE AGENCIES IN THE PROMOTION OF MASS LITERACY (A CASE STUDY OF OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BENIN CITY)

ABSTRACT

This study examines the role of private agencies in the promotion of mass literacy campaign in Oredo Local Government Area. Private agencies was seen as playing a complementary role with the government agencies in mass literacy crusade aimed at eradicating illiteracy from the locality and the society in general.

The instruments used for gathering the data were: questionnaire, oral interview and documentary sources.

The study was based on the assumption that the participation of private agencies in the promotion of mass literacy campaign is a strategy designed to increase the literacy level of Oredo Local Government area and to achieve literacy for all by the year 2020.

From the data collected and analyzed, the following findings were made:

a.           There is harmonious relationship between private and public agencies in mass literacy campaign aimed at eradicating illiteracy from the society.

b.           There are increase in the enrolment figure and grandaunts from private literacy centres over the years in Benin City. This has contributed to the general literacy level of the society.

c.           The average class size of private literacy centres is below 30 participants and the teacher – participants ratio is 1:25.

d.           Private literacy centres in Oredo Local Government Area are under funded and the sources of finance are participants’ fee and donations from individuals.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study

Statement of the Problem

Research Questions

Purpose of the Study

Significance of the Study

Scope of the Study

Limitation to the Study

Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Meaning of Private Agencies

The Concept of Literacy/Mass Literacy

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Eradication of Illiteracy

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

Research Design

Population

Sample and Sampling Technique

Instrument for Data Collection

Validity of Instrument

Reliability of Instrument

Method of Data Analysis

CHAPTER FOUR: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

Discussion and Analysis of Data

CHAPTER FIVE:           SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATION AND AREA OF FURTHER RESEARCH

Summary

Findings

Conclusions

Recommendation

Areas of Further Research

References                                                       

Appendix                                                 

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study

The ancient Benin Kingdom is believed to have existed about 900 A.D. Oral historical evidence indicates that during the periods of the empire, Obas (kings) of Benin sent their sons as vassals to some parts of what is now known as Edo and Delta States to establish their authority in those areas. People from Benin that migrated to some of these areas have ancestral connections with the Oba of Benin.

THE ROLE OF PRIVATE AGENCIES IN THE PROMOTION OF MASS LITERACY (A CASE STUDY OF OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BENIN CITY)