Impact of Solar Power System on Academic Performance of Science and Technical College Students in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State
Iorbee, Michael Mlahaga, Yaaya, Awua Dooyum & Solomon Terkaa Myem
Department of Vocational and Technical Education Benue State University, Makurdi
Email: miorbee1966@gmail.com, yaayadooyum@gmail.com
Corresponding Author: Iorbee, Michael Mlahaga
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the impact of solar lighting system on academic performance of Science and Technical College students in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. The population of the study was 410 respondents comprising of all the part two and three students of Electrical Engineering related trades of Science and Technical Colleges and their instructors in the study Area. Using stratified random sampling technique, 25 students were each selected from part II, III; while 5 instructors were also drawn from each of the two Science and Technical Colleges located in Makurdi Local Government Area of the State. A total of one hundred (100) electrical students and ten (10) instructors therefore formed the sample size for the study. Three research questions guided the study. Mean responses were used in answering the research questions. Findings revealed that there are no solar lighting system facilities in any of the hostel, classroom, library, laboratory or workshop of the two schools under investigation. Respondents however, agreed that they have solar lighting facilities in their homes that enable them prepare for their studies. Finding also revealed that solar lighting system impact on the academic performance of learners. The study recommended among others that governments, stakeholders in education and individuals should provide solar lighting system facilities in hostels, classrooms, libraries, laboratories and workshops of Science and Technical Colleges. This will to solve the problem of incessant power failure in schools which leads to poor study habits. This will enable students and teachers to have access to light in order to do their assignment and do their home preps before going to bed.
Keywords: Solar Power System, Academic performance
