African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies
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Parents’ Occupational Background and Student Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Osogbo Metropolis, Osun State, Nigeria
Full text linkThis study examined the effects of the occupational background of parents on the academic performance of public secondary school students in the Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. The simple random technique was used to select 200 students from 18 high schools in the metropolis. The results of their state government conducted promotion examinations to the final grade were used to measure academic performance. The findings revealed a significant relationship between parents’ occupational background and the academic performance of students in the Osogbo metropolis. Students with working parents who earn regular salaries and work in offices, especially within the school setting, perform better than those with parents who are not working or who earn an irregular income. Also, students whose parents work in offices and in school settings perform better than those who have parents working outside of office or school settings. Students whose parents’ work closes late or are always away on long journeys showed lower performance than those whose parents are always available at home. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government schools ensure regular payment of salaries and emoluments to various categories of income earners so that they could complement government efforts by providing schools’ student needs
A Perceptual Analysis of Oyo Environs’ Populace Towards Waste-To-Wealth for Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Full text linkResources are characterised by by-products designated waste which developed nations of the world are converting to economic gains and sources of development through relevant education, right attitudes and skill acquisitions. This study examined the perception of Oyo environs’ populace towards waste-to-wealth for sustainable development in Nigeria. Through a descriptive survey design coupled with the use of participant observation and in-depth interviews, 300 subjects were purposively selected from four local governments in Oyo environs across ten identified prospective small- and large-scale industrial and business outfits noted for waste generation and re-use. It was observed that by-products of these outfits can be re-invented in the environment to solve employment and health related problems; reduce poverty levels; increase production and skill acquisition; and reduction of social vices and youth restiveness. Recycling and re-use of waste is not much pronounced; however, conversion of waste generation is being harnessed for economic returns. Hence, more enlightenment campaigns should be pursued, while an enabling environment coupled with infrastructural facilities need to be provided, along with relevant education programmes and necessary acquisition skills in converting waste-to-wealth on a large scale for economic returns, and a safe environment with the reduction of health hazards needs be put in place