The impact of Hostel amenities on students’ Academic performance In Federal Universities North East, Nigeria

Assessing the effect of hostel amenities on student academic performance is crucial given the increasing demand for excellence among students. However, there has been limited research conducted in Northern universities. This paper aimed to evaluate the impact of hostel amenities on students’ academic performance in Federal Universities in North East Nigeria, intending to provide guidance for the provision of adequate amenities and services to enhance student satisfaction in their hostels. The population for this study consisted of students residing on campus in the study area, totaling 32,256 students across seven federal university hostel blocks. An approximate sample size of 2,700 students was selected for data collection using a proportional sampling technique based on the hostel blocks. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument, and pretesting surveys were conducted to validate the questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using regression analysis. The findings indicated that amenities such as electricity supply, bathrooms, sporting facilities, recreational facilities, common rooms, wardrobes, internet services, surveillance cameras, wall sockets, whiteboards, fans, and plumbing showed positive coefficients with p-values less than 0.05, indicating a positive and significant effect on students’ academic performance. Additionally, the results revealed that amenities like toilets, fire extinguishers, and laundry services had a weak negative impact on the relationship between amenity provision and students’ academic performance. The study recommends that future research should explore other factors not considered in this study to enhance the formulation and implementation of policies regarding the provision and management of amenities. It also emphasizes the need for a dedicated budget for ongoing maintenance, as neglect often results from insufficient funding.