Thesis Abstract

Abstract
This research project focuses on evaluating the basic education needs of Imo State in Nigeria in alignment with the Millennium Development Goals. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were established by the United Nations in 2000 as a framework for addressing key global challenges, including education. Imo State, located in southeastern Nigeria, faces various challenges in its basic education system, such as inadequate infrastructure, teacher shortages, and low enrollment rates. The primary objective of this research is to assess the current state of basic education in Imo State and identify areas that require improvement to meet the MDG targets. The research methodology involves a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches, including surveys, interviews, and data analysis. By gathering data from various stakeholders, including government officials, educators, parents, and students, this research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the basic education needs in Imo State. The findings of this research are expected to shed light on the specific challenges facing the basic education system in Imo State and offer recommendations for addressing these issues. By aligning the findings with the MDG targets related to education, this research seeks to contribute to the larger global effort to ensure inclusive and quality education for all. Overall, this research project is significant because it addresses a critical aspect of development in Imo State and contributes to the broader conversation on achieving the Millennium Development Goals. By evaluating the basic education needs of Imo State in line with the MDGs, this research aims to provide valuable insights that can inform policy decisions and interventions aimed at improving education outcomes in the state.

Thesis Overview

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

      The research project work is aimed at evaluation of basic education needs of Imo State in – line with the minimum developmental goals.

      Education is a set of practical techniques for the instructions given in schools, colleagues and universities for the purpose of preparing learners to become useful to their selves and the society at large (NTI 2001)

      Okonkwo (2003) was of the opinion that education leads on individuals to a fuller self-discovery and manifestation. He also stated that education is for life and living. That what makes a man to live and function is the concern for education, which is a means to life objectives. It is a common knowledge that for any nation to develop or grow positively adequate considerations must be given to the provision of education of her citizen.

      It is in light of those contributions of education to the economy of a state, a nation and little of her citizen that the federal government of Nigeria from past till date has mounted various educational programmers.

 Evaluating the basic educational needs in Imo state such factors like sound tends liberties, locations of the school, transportations of the students whose houses are located faraway from the school in Imo State and the cost of admission into all strategies of education in the state should be taken care of. In Imo state, the universal basic education programmes is faced with some problem which hinders its successful implementation in the state.

      Except these factors are carefully handled, education will still be having its set back.

      The situation can be handled but only time can tell.

1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

 In Imo state, education is faced with the problem of some necessities which helps teaching and learning, that are not in palace to preform their function in helping education to achieve its aim and objective.

      Many are of the opinion that there is the problem of insufficient schools and inadequate provision of physical facilities by the government. While others attribute it to lack of trained teachers and lack of incentives to motivate learners.

 Unless these things are put in place, education may not achieve its objectives.