AN ASSESSMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS FACILITIES IN GYEL JOS SOUTH, PLATEAU STATE

Abstract The study aimed at assessing the provision, location and the condition of existing educational facilities in Bah, and Rahwol-kak secondary school with the view of making physical planning recommendation to improve educational facilities status. The research methods employed for these study were; descriptive, observational and historical methods. In order to arrest the case of inadequate educational facilities in public and private school and secondary school, there should be the need for government intervention in taking care of the activities of these schools squarely. Findings revealed that the presence of playgrounds varies among schools, indicating potential disparities in recreational amenities, educational qualifications of staff across the surveyed schools vary, with a notable proportion holding SSCE and NCE qualifications and is also discovered that Rahwol Sele has a higher representation of NCE holders compared to the other schools. The research recommends that there should be disparities in the presence and condition of playgrounds among the surveyed schools by investing in the construction and maintenance of recreational facilities. Evaluate and prioritize infrastructure upgrades, focusing on schools with facilities rated as fair or poor condition to ensure safe and conducive learning environments and provide opportunities for professional development and training for staff in secondary school, especially those with lower qualifications, to enhance their skills and effectiveness in supporting student learning.