Assessment of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete Community Services on The Development of Malete Community, Kwara State, Nigeria
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2024-09
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Abuja Journal of Administration & Management
Abstract
Globally, Universities have three complementary missions (three cardinal objectives), namely
teaching, research, and community development. Thus, the community engagement component of
the University’s traditional three-track mandate disposes Universities towards Social
Responsibilities. It is against this background that the study assessed the contribution of Kwara
State University (Kwasu), Community Services on the development of Malete community. The
study made use of questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion to obtain primary data necessary
for the study. Secondary data was derived from relevant documents to complement the primary
data. Quantitative data collected through questionnaire was analysed both descriptively and
inferentially. The inferential statistical tool for the study is multiple regression technique with the
help of Statistical package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25.0. On the other hand, the
responses of Focus Group Discussion were thematically analyzed. The study found among others
that KWASU’s healthcare services and educational services has positively contributed to the
development of Malete community. However, the significance of this can be judged from the P
value represented as “sig” and the t statistics. The study therefore recommended among others
the need for the University community should ensure that the services (both health and educational
services) are accessible and affordable for the local community. The study also recommends the
need for the University management to create outreach programmes to educate the community
about health and education issues.
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