CORRUPTION IN EDUCATION SECTOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE
https://doi.org/10.60787/AASD-1-1-4
Keywords:
Akwa Ibom State, economic development, education sector, CorruptionAbstract
The study employs a descriptive survey design to investigate the relationship between corruption in education sector and economic development of Akwa Ibom State. The research utilizes a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, including questionnaires and oral interviews. The study population comprises individuals age 15 to 64, being 926,369 drawn from three Local Government Areas in the state. The findings reveal a significant relationship between corruption in the education sector and economic development. The study emphasizes the need for stringent measures to address corruption in the education system to foster economic growth.
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