CHILD LABOUR AND ITS IMPLICATION ON EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MINNA NIGER STATE, IMPLICATION FOR ADULT EDUCATION

The issue of poor academic performance of students in Nigeria has been of much concern to all and sundry. The problem is so much that it has led to the decline in the standard of education in t ne Since the academic success of students depend, largely on school environment, it is imperative to examine the impact variables of class size and school population on the academic performance of students in secondary schools. This study therefore examines the relationship between class size and academic performance of students using some selected secondary schools in Lapai Local Government area of Niger state and based on the findings using simple random sampling and simple percentage statistical analysis, it was found that large class size negatively affects students academic performance. The study recommends that a national policy on teacher-student ratio should be implemented, more qualified teachers should be employed and workshop should be organized for already employed ones. More classrooms should be built with up to date facilities and improve on the use of information and communication Technology (ICT) that would aid teaching- learning process.