Effect of National Assembly Constituency Projects on Educational Infrastructure Development in Selected Rural Communities, Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Abuja

James E. Awor & James A. Ojobo

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Abstract

This study assessed the effect of National Assembly constituency projects on educational infrastructure development in selected rural communities, (FCT), Abuja 2015-2023. It examined how these projects have affected the availability of educational infrastructure development in selected rural communities. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative analysis through surveys and qualitative insights from document review and stakeholders. The quantitative component utilised a structured survey questionnaire based on a Likert scale to assess community perceptions of the National Assembly constituency projects' effect in addressing educational infrastructure development needs in rural communities. Additionally, chi-square tests were employed to analyse the relationship between National Assembly constituency projects and their effect on the availability of educational infrastructure development in selected rural communities, FCT, Abuja. Key findings revealed that National Assembly constituency projects have significantly affected the availability of educational infrastructure development in selected rural communities, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The study recommended that policymakers should sustain funding of National Assembly constituency project interventions on educational infrastructure development in the rural communities, FCT, Abuja and beyond.

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Department of Public Administration
Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nigeria

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