Effect of Fuel Subsidy Removal on Students’ Academic Performance in Tertiary Institutions in Sokoto State: A Study of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
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https://doi.org/10.61143/umyu-jafr.7(1)2024.001Keywords:
Subsidy, Fuel Subsidy, Academic PerformanceAbstract
The paper examined the effects of fuel subsidy removal on students’ academic performance of students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, with particular reference to the students of Faculty of Management Sciences of the University. The study uses descriptive survey research design. The study population consists of 1146 students of the Faculty of Management Sciences. Kriejie and Morgan (1970) table for determining sample was used to arrive at a sample size of 291 respondents, which were selected using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. A structured questionnaires based on five Likert scale rating was used to collect data. Descriptive statistic was used to analyze the data while corresponding hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The findings indicate a significant correlation between fuel subsidy removal and decreased academic performance. The study concludes that the removal of fuel subsidies has profound and far-reaching implications for students in higher education, necessitating urgent attention from policymakers. The study recommends the establishment of targeted financial aid programmes, enhanced academic support services and increased mental health resources to ensure that students can effectively navigate the challenges posed by fuel subsidy removal.
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