THE IMPACT OF SOCIO-CULTURAL VALUES ON GENDER EDUCATION IN AGATU LAND, EKYE DEVELOPMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE.

Ada Benjamin Ikwumokoni

Department of General Studies,

College of Agriculture, Lafia, Nigeria

ABSTRACT The study examined the impact of socio-cultural values on gender education in Agatu Land, Ekye Development Area of Nasarawa State with special attention given to the period of (2001-2010). Questionnaires were used to collect data from notable 50 heads of families from selected villages. The questionnaires gathered the opinions of the 50 respondents on the impact of socio-cultural values on gender education. Secondary data were also collected from Doma Zonal Inspectorate office, Ministry of Education and Planning and Statistics Department of Ekye Local Education Authority. The data were analysed using percentage. The results showed that cultural values influence gender education in the areas suggestions were made which include revisiting our societal cultural values with view to encouraging female education