ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF FUNDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANKPA EDUCATIONAL ZONE OF KOGI STATE

Akoji Augustine

Primary School Education System,

Enugu State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study was carried out in Ankpa Education Zone of Kogi State, to investigate the alternative sources of funding secondary schools in the Zone. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design with a sample size of 320, comprising Principals and Chairmen of Parents Association of public secondary schools in the Zone. The questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used for analysis. The findings of the study revealed that principals and parent association chairmen agreed on the regular sources of funding, and further identified alternative sources of funding which include entrepreneurship, transportation, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), sports and hiring of entertainment facilities. The research among others recommended that principals should encourage school farms as well as engaging in other entrepreneurial activities to help the school generate funds on its own.