Impact of Chibok Girls’ Abduction on the Educational Life of Christian Female Students in Secondary School in Southern Borno, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of Chibok girls’ abduction on the educational life of Christian female students in secondary school in Southern Borno, Nigeria. The objective of the study was to assess the impact of Chibok girls’ abduction on the educational life of Christian female students in secondary school in Southern Borno, Nigeria. The total population comprised of Christian female students in secondary school in Southern Borno, Nigeria made up of one (1) Senatorial District are 16,456. Five hundred and eighty-nine (589) respondents were randomly sampled to represent the total population. Descriptive survey design was used for the study and questionnaire instrument was employed to collect data. The finding of the study reveals a decline in female student enrollment in schools, with many female students in boarding schools either abandoning their education or relocating to other areas within or outside the region. The study recommends that, the government and educational authorities should enhance school security by deploying personnel, installing surveillance systems, and implementing community-based safety initiatives to protect students from threats. Educational stakeholders should offer financial aid, scholarships, and relocation support to ensure safe and stable learning for female students affected by insecurity.