ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING GIRL-CHILD ENROLLMENT INTO HIGH INSTITUTION OF LEARNING IN JAHUN, BAUCHI METROPOLIS, BAUCHI STATE.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors affecting girls’ child enrolment in to higher institution of learning in Jahun, Bauchi Metropolis, Bauchi State to education in secondary schools in Huye District. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. The study used the descriptive survey design. The sample for the study was 16,221 data was collected by use of questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that there were cultural factors that contributed to low level of girls’ access to education of child. These factors include early marriage, early pregnancy, taking cure of other family members, preference in education of boys than girls, cultural beliefs, parental level of education and others. The findings of this study also showed that there were also community factors such as inadequate public support, limited participation of women in development activities, political instability and the impact of HIV/AIDS. Concerning economic factors, it was found that there was parental poverty, lack of basic necessities and household activities, etc. there were also school factors such as lack of gender-sensitive and cultural appropriate school facilities, lack of role models, gender selection in learning activities, sexual harassment and others. The study analyzes the factors affecting girls’ child environment in to higher institution of learning in Jahun, Bauchi Metropolis, Bauchi to education in lower than that of boys. Based on the findings, it was concluded that there was a significant relationship between factors affecting girls access to education and the level of access. Thus, there is a need to empower the community on the need of education of girls so that girls do not miss out school because of cultural, community, economic and school factors. It was concluded that there was a significant relationship between factors affecting girls’ access to education and the level of access. Thus, there is a need to empower the community on the need of education of girls so that girls do not miss out school because of cultural, community, economic and school factors.