The aim of the study is to develop a Geo-Database for Primary Schools in Kaura Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Technique. 104 UBE primary schools were identified with a population of 326137 people across the study area. All the schools in the study area were purposively sampled and used in the study. The attribute data were obtained through the administration of a checklist to the Head-Teachers of the schools. The coordinates of each school were obtained using a hand-held GPS receiver. An administrative map of the study area was obtained from the Local Government Area to derive the base map through digitizing process. The map was geo-referenced and digitized in ArcGIS 9.3. An overlay

analysis was performed and all the coordinates of the UBE primary schools were displayed on the composite map. A GIS database was created where the spatial and

attribute data were encoded and query analysis was carried out. The queries performed revealed 724 functional classrooms with 66% of the schools having less than six classrooms. The study also found 36% and 35% of the schools without toilet facilities and sources of drinking water respectively. While only 14% of the schools had playgrounds, there were no computer and internet facilities in any of them. The study recommends among others, provision of functional facilities by the Kaduna State Ministry of Education and the Local Government Area of study 

Title Page                                                                       i

Declaration                                                                      ii

Certification                                                                   iii

Dedication                                                                      iv

Acknowledgements                                                               v

Table of content                                                                  vi

Appendices                                 ix

List of Tables                                 x

List of Figures                                                                    xi  

Abstract                                                                       xii

 

 

11 Background to the Study                                                         1             

12 Statement of the Research Problem                                                5 

13 Aim Objectives of the Study                                                     10 

14 Justification for the Study                              10 

15 Scope of the Study                                                            11 

21 Introduction                                                                 12

22 Conceptual Framework and Theoretical Framework                                12

221 The Concept of Spatial Distribution                                            12

222 The Concept of UBE                                     14

223 The Central Place Thoery                                      16

230 Literature Review                    19

231 Spatial Distribution of Education Infrastructure in Nigeria                         19 

232 Education and National Development                                         22 

233 Effects of the Spatial Distribution of Education Infrastructure                       24

 

31 Introduction                              27 

32 The Study area                             27

321 Location                                                          27

3 22 Soil and Vegetation                                                 29

323 Relief, Drainage and Geology                                            30

324 Climate                                                           30

325 Population and Economic Activities                                           31

326 Educational Facilities                           32

33 Methodology                             32

331 Preparatory Stage and Reconnaissance Survey                                   32

332 Types of Data                                                              33

333 Sources of Data Required                                                   34

3331 Primary Sources of Data                                                   34 

3332 Secondary Sources of Data                                                 34

334 Data Collection Procedure                                                35

335 Techniques of Data Processing                          35 

336 Sample Size                                    36

337 Data Analysis                                                              37 

41 Introduction                                                               40

42 Pattern of Distribution of UBE Primary Schools in Kaura LGA                     40

43 Database of Facilities in UBE Primary Schools in Kaura LGA                       44

44 Characteristics of Education Infrastructure in Kaura L GA                         45

451 Classroom Facilities                          45

452 Library Facilities                                48

453 Toilet Facilities                          50

454 Sports Facilities                               52

455Playground Facilities                            54

456 Source of Drinking Water                           56

457 Computer Facilities                                                       58 

 

51 Introduction                                                             60

52 Summary of the Findings                                                   60

53 Conclusion                                                               62

54 Recommendations                                                         63