Impact of Funding, Facilities, Provision and Management of Secondary Schools in Katsina State, Nigeria

The study assessed funding and its impact on provision and management of facilities in secondary schools in Katsina Zonal Education Quality Assurance, Katsina State, Nigeria. The study had two objectives and two hypotheses The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the study was 1532 comprising25 principals, 1324 teachers, 175 SBMC officials and 10 MOE officials. A sample size of 306 respondents was used. A stratified sampling technique was used in which the respondents were classified into 4 strata based on their homogeneity. The instrument was structured on five points likert scale, validated and pilot tested with a good reliability established using Cronbach’s Alpha. Descriptive and inferential statistics of ANOVA were employed for data analyses. The findings revealed that; adequate funding is essential for the effective provision and management of facilities in secondary schools, as it directly influences the quality and functionality of the learning environment. Therefore, the study made among other recommendations that; policymakers and educational administrators should ensure that funding is distributed equitably across schools specifically for the development and upgrading of critical infrastructures, develop and implement long-term infrastructure planning strategies that include regular assessments and updates, and explore alternative funding models such as public-private partnerships, grants, and philanthropic contributions to supplement government funding.