THE IMPACT OF PARENTS ON SOCIO CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUND ON THE EDUCATION OF GIRLS IN KEBBI STATE NIGERIA AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

Abstract

The paper examined Kebbi State Community's attitude on girl child education and sustainable development in BirninKebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria. The study was undertaken to look at the cultural and educational variables which influence the attitude of Kebbi State towards girl child education. In conducting the design, the author used a Descriptive Survey research design. The population of 25,150 female students was used from 62 secondary schools that girls are enrolled under the Kebbi State Secondary School Management Board (KSSMB). A sample of 8 schools was randomly selected; 250 students were randomly chosen proportionately. A sample of 58 parents was drawn using quota sampling. The paper found out that non-educated Kebbiparents, especially those in the rural areas, have a negative attitude towards girls' child education.

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