Problems and issues in the financing and management of basic education in Akwa Ibom State

Determines and analyses the constraints on the financing and management of basic education in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A survey design, developed into 17 modules and administered as interview schedules, was used to collect the data from respondents. At all levels of basic education, there was inadequate funding for the provision of physical and instructional facilities. This affected the management of basic education because of poor morale of teaching personnel, declining enrolment of pupils and students, except women in adult education classes. Financial support was very disappointing. Recommends that local government areas, state government, NGOs and communities should complement the efforts of the Federal Government by contributing towards the development of basic education, especially at primary and adult levels.