Efficiency of Guidance and Counselling On Students Academic Excellence: A Case of Selected Public Secondary Schools in Wukari Town, Taraba State

This study determine the efficiency of guidance and counselling in students academic excellence: selected public secondary schools in Wukari town, Taraba state. The research aims to determine the efficiency of guidance and counselling services on academic excellence, by identifying the parental role, counsellors in secondary schools. The study adopted Humanistic Theory and Cognitive-Behavioral Theory. A quantitative approach was applied using an experimental Group and Control Group to collect data from the respondents. The research instrument used was Students’ Response at Will (SRW). The study's findings suggests that efficiency of guidance and counselling service has no significant difference on students’ academic improvement and highlight the significance of guidance and counselling in enhancing students' academic excellence, personal growth, and social development in the study area. In conclusion, guidance and counselling serves as a workable tool for academic excellence and students without guide do not perform academically. The program plays some vital role in promoting educational and mental stability among secondary school students. Therefore, the study recommends parents and counselors should work together to aid teachers facilitate their duties efficiently and guidance and counselling programs should be prioritize and adequate resources to support students' academic excellence.