The Effect of Conflict on the Education of the Nigerian Child: The Experience of Bogoro and Tafawa Balewa Local Government Areas of Bauchi State
1Rhoda Y. J Degri; 2H.C. Pisagih; 3MadallaAjemasu &4Hakeemat S. Bello
1, 2, 3 Muhammadu Wabi Library, Federal Polytechnic Library, Bauchi, Nigeria
4 Federal University Dutsenma, Katsina State
Email: hajaratupisagih@yahoo.com; madallajemasu@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Childhood education in Nigeria has witnessed a lot of boost and progress, but there have been some points in time and in some part of the country where armed conflict as a result of acrimony, religious and political unrest had unleashed terror on people. One facet remains constant, the devastating effects it bestows upon children and their right to education. This paper therefore explores the impact of conflict on children’s education in Nigeria as well as the approaches and strategies employed in meeting the educational needs of children in such situations with a view to providing possible solution to that regard. A survey research method was used. Questionnaire and unstructured interview were used to generate data relating to the objective of the paper. The data was analyzed using applicable and relevant statistics, frequency and percentages displayed in tables.
Keywords: Conflict, Children Education
