Human Resource Availability and Students' Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in North West Geo – Political Zone of Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the Human Resource Availability and Students` Academic Performance in North West Geo Political Zone of Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Secondary schools principals’ drawn randomly across the zone were respondents to the Human Resource Availability and Academic Performance of Secondary Schools Questionnaire (HRAAPSSQ) which was used to collect relevant data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to answer the research questions and test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that the quality of teachers in the zone was not adequate and students' academic performance was a matter of concern; that there was a significant relationship between the quality of teachers and students' academic performance; there was a significant difference between academic performance of the male and female students. It was recommended that the non - professional and NCE teachers be encouraged to pursue in-service training. Remedial teaching is recommended for weak students.

Key Words: Human Resource, Academic Performance, Teachers, Senior Secondary School and Nigeria.