<p> </p><p>Title page i<br>Approval page ii<br>Dedication iii<br>Acknowledgements iv<br>Table of Contents v<br>Abstract vii<br>

Chapter ONE

:<br>1.0 Introduction 1<br>1.1Background of the study 3<br>1.2 Statement of the problem 3<br>1.3 Objectives of the study 3<br>1.4 Research Questions<br>1.5 Significance of the study 4<br>1.6 Scope of the study 5<br>1.7 Definition Operational Terms<br>

Chapter TWO

:<br>2.0 Review of related literature 10<br>2.1 Introduction 10<br>2.2 Concept and nature of girl-child education in Nigeria 10<br>2.3 Impediments to participation in western education by girl-child 14<br>2.4 The attitude of parents towards girl-child education in Kebbi State 17<br>2.5 Strategies for improving girl-child education in Kebbi State 18<br>vi<br>

Chapter THREE

:<br>3.0 Research Methodology 22<br>3.1 Introduction 22<br>3.2 Research Design 22<br>3.3 Population 22<br>3.4 Sample and Sampling Techniques 22<br>3.5 Instrumentation 23<br>3.6 Method of Data Collection 23<br>3.7 Method of Data Analysis 24<br>3.8 Procedure of Data Analysis 24<br>

Chapter FOUR

:<br>4.0 Presentation and Analysis of Data 25<br>4.1 Introduction 25<br>4.2 Presentation and Analysis of Data 25<br>

Chapter FIVE

:<br>5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations 32<br>5.1 Introduction 32<br>5.2 Summary 32<br>5.3 Conclusion 33<br>5.4 Recommendations 34<br>References 36<br>vii</p><p>.</p> <br><p></p>