Academic Research Journal of Biotechnology
 

 Academic Research Journal of Biotechnology. ISSN: 2384-616X  Vol. 6(1), pp. 8-17, October, 2018.

DOI: 10.14662/ARJB2018.040

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Environmental conservation awareness among secondary school students in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State

Ikyaagba, E. T^1**. Ancha, P.U¹.  Ojebade, J.W¹., Gbande, S². and Adia, J. E².

¹Department of Social and Environmental Forestry, University of Agriculture, Makurdi

²Forestry Technology, Akperan Orshi College of Agriculture Yandev

**Corresponding author’s Email: ikyaagbater@gmail.com , eikyaagba2007@yahoo.co.uk  +2347030880963

Accepted 1 October 2018

The environment is of global concern today and is one of the most discussed topics, this is due to the rapid change in global environment   which is more now than any known time in history. It is believed that education had to respond appropriately to this pressing issue. Educating our young generations about the aspects of environment is like creating awareness that will enable them to face the challenges and carry out the responsibilities of the community. The study investigated environmental conservation awareness among secondary school students in Makurdi Local Government Area. Stratified random and purposive sampling techniques were employed for the study. A total of one hundred and forty-four students were selected from 12 schools for the study. Data were subjected to descriptive and inferential analysis. The study shows that 54.2% were females, the mean age of the respondents was 14years. The students were highly aware of environmental conservation issues and their major source of information was school. The mean weight score of students for environmental conservation awareness were all positive. There was a significant difference (P<0.05) between level of conservation awareness and class of the students. Also, there was a significant difference (P<0.05) between for level of conservation awareness and age of the students. It was recommended that more environmental related activities be organized frequently in the school. Teachers should also be exposed to more environmental issues to build up their capacity in the teaching of environmental related issues.

Key Words. Awareness, Conservation, Environmental, School, Students

Cite This Article As: Ikyaagba, E.T., Ancha, P.U., Ojebade, J.W., Gbande, S., Adia, J.E. (2018). Environmental conservation awareness among secondary school students in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. Acad. Res. J. Biotech. 6(1): 8-17