Impact of Incessant Strike Actions on the Academic Performance of Biology Students in Colleges of Education in North-Western Nigeria

Alafiatayo Bunmi Mercy, Shittu Adeniyi Michael, Ismail Muhammad

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This study investigated the impact of incessant strike action on the academic achievement of biology students in Colleges of Education in the Northwest Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was employed with three objectives, three research questions, and three hypotheses guiding the study. The population consisted of 260 biology academic staff and 1,200 NCE III biology students from both state and federal Colleges of Education in Northwest Nigeria during the 2024/2025 academic session. Using Krejcie and Morgan's (1970) sample size table, a sample of 155 biology academic staff and 291 NCE III biology students was drawn from all Colleges of Education in the region. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire with a validity index of 0.74 and reliability index of 0.92, administered via Google Forms and ODK Collect software. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 25, employing linear regression, t-tests, and ANOVA. Results revealed significant impacts: the t-test showed t = -2.523, df = 153, p = 0.013 < 0.05, indicating significant differences in work morale among academic staff; ANOVA results showed F = 6.057, p < 0.001, indicating significant effects on teaching hours; and F (2, 288) = 9.914, p < 0.001, demonstrating significant consequences on learning outcomes across institutions. The study recommends that the government ensure timely payment of wages and salaries to union members, establish joint consultation committees with periodic meetings, and implement proactive measures to address grievances before they escalate into strike actions.


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