An Assessment of Human Resources and Educational Facilities in Private Pre-Primary Schools in Ogun State of Nigeria

Oct 15, 2026

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Eighty (80) private nursery schools in Ogun State, Nigeria were randomly selected from 196 listed in the state education handbook. Two questionnaires—the Student Teachers Questionnaire on Nursery School Facilities (STQNSF) and the Nursery School Resources Questionnaire for Head teachers (NSRQH)—were used to collect data on human resources and available facilities. Using federal minimum-standards guidelines, the study evaluated adequacy through simple percentages across three research questions. Results show conducive locations but substandard buildings, generally inadequate teaching qualifications, and insufficient facilities, with only 44.37% of facilities meeting inclusion criteria.

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Abstract

Background of the Study

Public Schools Status and Parents’ Preference

Private Schools Status and Parents’ Preference

An Assessment of Human Resources and Educational Facilities in Private Pre-Primary Schools in Ogun State of Nigeria OyetundeAwoyele MushayA. Ogundipe ABSTRACT Eighty (80) private nursery schools were randomly selected inOgun State, Nigeria, out of 196 available in the state government’s education handbook. Two questionnaires, namely Student Teachers Questionnaire on Nursery School Facilities (STQNSF), and Nursery School Resources Questionnaire for Head teachers (NSRQH) were used to gather data concerning human resources and facilities available in the nursery schools. Based on the federal government’s Guidelines on Minimum Standards in Schools nationwide, the adequacy or otherwise of the human resources and facilities were determined using simple percentages. The three research questions designed for the study are: How suitably located are private pre-primary schools inOgun State Nigeria? How adequate are the teaching staff and head teachers of private pre-primary schools inOgun State Nigeria? How adequate are the facilities provided in pre-primaryschools inOgun State Nigeria? It was found that most of the private nursery schools were located in conducive environment, but most were accommodatedin substandard buildings. Pupil-teacher ratio in the schools was adequate, head teachers’qualifications were adequate but teaching staff qualifications were generally inadequate. Most of the schools had inadequate facilities. Over-all, only 44.37% of the schools’facilities were included in the study. It is recommended that an independent Pre-primary School Commission, separate fromthe State Ministry of Education, be putin place by each state in Nigeria, to solely see to the actualization of national standards in all private pre-primary schools. This is to ensure adequate provision of teaching staff and facilities and educational standards therein. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Public schools at all levels in Nigeria’s education system are generally believed to have inadequate/poor resources for teaching and learning than their private counterpart. By extension, they are believed to offer less quality education than private institutions. The belief is supported by some investigation that had been made into the assessment of the status of the public schools. Iginla (2008) observed that, in Nigeria’s public educational institutions at all levels, there was gross inadequacy of resources, and as such, teaching was conducted more in theory rather than practical. According to him, equipment available in such schools was largely obsolete. Fafunwa (1994) reported a study on Nigerian public primary schools which reflected that: - A substantial number had no building. - There was ashortfall of furniture for teachers and pupils by 62.4% and 62.5% respectively. - Only 68.9% had access to potable water, 59.2% obtained water from wells whilst 2.1% obtained water from ponds. - Less than 6% had access to health facilities. - Only 68% had toilet facilities. Out of that, 41.9% had pit latrines and 12.1% used bush, dunghill, open spaces or stagnant water as toilet. Educational Planning 25 Vol. 21, No. 4 - 77% of the pupils had no textbook at all while 36% had no writing materials. - The most common instructional materials in the schools were chalkboard and chalk, and even up to 3% had no chalk. In many schools, chalks were provided by teachers. - Equipment for science, agricultural science, home Economics, and arts and crafts were lacking. Awoyele (1988) assessed the resources allocated to public junior secondary schools inOgun State. He found in the study that only 23.79% of all resources required in the state were allocated, thus generating acute shortage of physical, material and human resources. The current situation of public schools is not better either. Soyinka (2007) cited sources from the Federal Ministry of Education that just 50.95% of public primary schools in Nigeria had rooms in good condition while only 50.25% of pub

FAQs

What was the study designed to assess in private pre-primary schools in Ogun State?

The study assessed the adequacy of human resources and educational facilities in private nursery schools, guided by federal minimum standards.

How were data collected and analyzed?

Data were collected using two questionnaires (STQNSF and NSRQH) and evaluated using simple percentages based on minimum-standards guidelines.

What were the key findings about school buildings and staff qualifications?

Most schools were located in conducive environments but were accommodated in substandard buildings; pupil–teacher ratio was adequate, head teachers’ qualifications were adequate, while teaching staff qualifications were generally inadequate.

Oct 15, 2026

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