PERCEIVED IMPACT OF GUIDANCE SERVICES AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FAGGE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE

[15:33, 03/12/2025] +234 814 646 4609: ABSTRACT The main aim of the study is to examine the perceived impact of guidance services among secondary school students in Fagge local government area of Kano State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to; to examine the influence of guidance services among secondary school students in Fagge local government area of Kano State, to determine the level of awareness of guidance services among secondary school students in Fagge local government area of Kano State and to examine gender differences in relation to the impact of guidance services among secondary school students in Fagge local government area of Kano State. The research design used in this study was descriptive survey. The population for this study comprises the entire students of the senior secondary schools in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State and their total number is Twenty-Six Thousand and Thirteen (26,013). Therefore, the sample size for this study was drawn using Research Advisor (2006) table for determining sample size. Hence, according to Research Advisor (2006) Agreed that in a population of 26,013, 378 can be selected to serve as the sample for the study. This study employed probability sampling techniques to obtain sample of the study. Probability sampling involved simple random sampling techniques where each and every member of the population is given equal and independent chance of being selected. The items of the questionnaire were rated with modified four-point Likert scale. The data were analyzed using frequency f), mean (x) and standard deviations. The findings indicated that few schools provides guidance services. The findings also revealed that guidance services influence academic achievement of senior secondary school students in Fagge local government area of Kano State. It is also revealed that there is lack of awareness of guidance services among secondary school students in Fagge local government area of Kano State. It was found that there were challenges of gender differences in relation to the impact of guidance services among secondary school students in Fagge local government area of Kano State. The study recommends that there is need for the schools to provide guidance services to identify specific guidance service needs of students, including academic, career, personal, and social concerns. This will help tailor guidance programs to address the most pressing issues faced by students. Government should develop targeted awareness campaigns: To improve the level of awareness regarding available guidance services, create targeted awareness campaigns within schools, utilizing various communication channels like school assemblies, posters, and social media. These campaigns should clearly explain the benefits of accessing guidance services and how to utilize them effectively. The study also recommends that there is need to integrate gender-sensitive approaches. [15:44, 03/12/2025] +234 814 646 4609: 1.1 Background to the Study The educational system involves a process of transmitting the societal norms and values toward the development of a country. Guidance services are an integral and important aspects of educational services. Guidance services help students acquire knowledge, skills, and experience to eliminate overwhelming ignorance on their career choices, identify opinions, explore alternatives and succeed in life. In Nigeria, as contained in the National Policy of Education (2004) the goals of the educational services include facilitating the implementation of the educational policy, promoting the effectiveness of the educational system, and making learning experiences more meaningful for children. The guidance and counseling activities are impor… [15:55, 03/12/2025] +234 814 646 4609: We most grateful to Almighty Allah the sole provider of knowledge, wisdom, love, mery and grace, all praise are due to Him, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our noble Prophet and the messenger of Allah and his companions. Our sincere appreciation goes to our research supervisor Mal. Auwal Bello Ibrahim for the intellectual guidance and mentoring that you have afforded us right from the inception of this study to its conclusion. May Allah (SWA) bless you abundantly and grant you all your wishes, Ameen. To our parents our sincere appreciation to you, for your love, caring and support from the beginning of our life to this moment is a very big Thank you' we are very grateful. We would also like to express our appreciation of the role played by our brothers and sisters thank you all very much for your love and support. We will also acknowledge the encouragement and contributions of the entire Staff of the Art and Social Science Education Department, Faculty of Education, Northwest University, Kano thank you may Allah reward you all Ameen. This acknowledgement will fundamentally be incomplete without recognizing our course mates and friends who have made a great impact on our academics thank you all. May Allah reward you abundantly Ameen.