Availability and Level of Compliance of Instructional Resources for Geography Education Programs among Colleges of Education in Northwest, Nigeria

Abstract This study assessed Availability and level of compliance of instructional resources for geography Education programs among colleges of Education in Northwest, Nigeria. The study explored 3 objectives and 3 research questions. The study adopted a descriptive survey design involving 101 geography lecturers from four colleges, selected using stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected through inventories and checklists aligned with NCCE standards. Findings revealed inadequate and unevenly distribution of instructional resources, low compliance rates (46.2% overall), and high deficits in human and physical resources (grand mean deficit of 0.66). It was concluded that majority of the colleges suffer from critical shortages in staffing, equipment and NCCE standard adherence. The study recommended equitable resource distribution, improved staffing, stricter enforcement of standards, and annual resource audits to enhance compliance and performance. Keyword: Geography Education, Instructional Resources, NCCE Minimum Standards, Resource Availability, Colleges of Education