THE ROLE OF PRIVATE AGENCIES IN THE PROMOTION OF MASS LITERACYÂ (A CASE STUDY OF OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BENIN CITY)
ABSTRACT
This study examines the role of private agencies in the promotion of mass literacy campaign in Oredo Local Government Area. Private agencies was seen as playing a complementary role with the government agencies in mass literacy crusade aimed at eradicating illiteracy from the locality and the society in general.
The instruments used for gathering the data were: questionnaire, oral interview and documentary sources.
The study was based on the assumption that the participation of private agencies in the promotion of mass literacy campaign is a strategy designed to increase the literacy level of Oredo Local Government area and to achieve literacy for all by the year 2020.
From the data collected and analyzed, the following findings were made:
a.           There is harmonious relationship between private and public agencies in mass literacy campaign aimed at eradicating illiteracy from the society.
b.           There are increase in the enrolment figure and grandaunts from private literacy centres over the years in Benin City. This has contributed to the general literacy level of the society.
c.           The average class size of private literacy centres is below 30 participants and the teacher – participants ratio is 1:25.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Limitation to the Study
Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Meaning of Private Agencies
The Concept of Literacy/Mass Literacy
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Eradication of Illiteracy
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Population
Sample and Sampling Technique
Instrument for Data Collection
Validity of Instrument
Reliability of Instrument
Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
Discussion and Analysis of Data
CHAPTER FIVE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATION AND AREA OF FURTHER RESEARCH
Summary
Findings
Conclusions
Recommendation
Areas of Further Research
References                                                      Â
Appendix                                                Â
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study
The ancient Benin Kingdom is believed to have existed about 900 A.D. Oral historical evidence indicates that during the periods of the empire, Obas (kings) of Benin sent their sons as vassals to some parts of what is now known as Edo and Delta States to establish their authority in those areas. People from Benin that migrated to some of these areas have ancestral connections with the Oba of Benin.
