FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY IN SCHOOLS AS A SOLUTION TO INSECURITY IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA, A STUDY OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

The study examined foundational literacy in schools as a solution to insecurity in Anambra State Nigeria, using public secondary schools in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State as a case study. The aim of the study was to assess foundational literacy programmes in secondary schools in Awka North Local Government Area as a means of educating people against insecurity, and evaluate the roles government can play in addressing insecurity in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State through foundational literacy in secondary schools. The population of study was made up of 2,502 SS2 students. 250 respondents were sampled using stratified random sampling technique. Self-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data collected were analysed using mean rating. The findings of the study showed that foundational literacy programmes in secondary schools in Awka North is a means to educating people against insecurity; also, there are roles government can play in addressing insecurity in Awka North Local Government Area through foundational literacy in secondary schools. The study concluded that foundational literacy in schools serves as a critical mechanism for addressing the pervasive issue of insecurity in Awka North Local Government Area, Anambra State. Based on the findings, the study recommended that Secondary schools in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State should develop comprehensive curricula that include critical thinking, civic education, and conflict resolution skills. This approach will empower students to understand and address roots of insecurity in their communities; the government should prioritize investment in foundational literacy initiatives as a strategic approach to combat insecurity in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. These include providing adequate funding, resources, and training for educators.