EFFECTS OF TRAINING FACILITIES ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN FIVE POLYTECHNICS IN SOUTH WEST, NIGERIA

Abstract This project titled effects of training facilities on students’ academic performance in five Polytechnics in South West, Nigeria the main purpose of the study is to determine whether the polytechnics in south west Nigeria have adequate educational facilities to train their students and the facilities available in the departments of the schools. Therefore, the specific purpose determines what are the causes of such inadequacies. also three (3) research questions were stated. a descriptive method was used to carry out the research work. 1417 students' of national diploma of Office Technology and Management Department were selected as the population. the data were statically analyzed using simple percentage method. The findings discovered that inadequate facilities are part of the set back of the academic performance of the students also some students in south west polytechnics in Nigeria lack reading skills due to poor academic and most students in the south west polytechnics in Nigeria do self-indulgence to serious academic work. It was recommended that, the ministry of education should re-visit policies regulating the location and maintenance of institution to ensure effective compliance. Those who violate the rules should be adequately punished. Finally, excellent academic performance is the result of external and internal motivation. Therefore, there is a need for parents to motivate their wards by setting attainable goals, reducing domestic chores assigned to the children and helping them to develop effective home habits and time management.