INFLUENCE OF POOR FUNDING OF OTM PROGRAM ON SKILL ACQUISITION IN NIGERIA POLYTECHNIC

The research study examines influence of poor funding of otm program on skill acquisition in nigeria polytechnic. The main objective of the study is to find out To assess the impact of poor funding on the quality of Office Technology and Management programs in Nigerian polytechnics and To examine the relationship between funding levels and skill acquisition outcomes among students in Office Technology and Management programs. The researcher adopt a survey design for the study. The population of the study consisted of one hundred and thirty-two (132) secretaries in the Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State University and Bamidele Olumilua University of Education Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, Ado Ekiti, Ekit State. The entire population was used as the sample size. The instrument used for the study is the questionnaire. Findings of the study revealed that Poor funding significantly undermines the quality of Office Technology and Management programs in Nigerian polytechnics, leading to inadequate resources, outdated curricula, and insufficient training facilities. There is a direct correlation between funding levels and skill acquisition outcomes among students in Office Technology and Management programs, where higher funding typically results in improved educational resources and better skill development. The study concluded that The significantly hampers skill acquisition among students, ultimately affecting their employability and the overall quality of the workforce. Insufficient financial resources lead to inadequate infrastructure, outdated equipment, and a lack of qualified instructors, which collectively diminish the educational experience and practical training opportunities for students. The study therefore recommends among others that Government should increase government and private sector investment to enhance infrastructure, resources, and faculty development and Government should Establish a systematic evaluation framework to analyze the correlation between funding levels and skill acquisition outcomes can provide insights for policy adjustments that improve educational effectiveness in Office Technology and Management programs