THE EFFECT OF INDUSTRIAL ACTION ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS, UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, EDO STATE

ABSTRACT

This study examined the strike action on the academic performance of students in tertiary institutions with particular reference to University Of Benin Public Administration students. The population of the study was over 600 students spread across the four (4) levels. A sample of 121 representing 20% of the population was taken. The study adopted a descriptive survey design while the instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire. The Likert four-point, scale rating was adopted whereas the data collected were analyzed using mean. The result of the data analyzed showed that strike action highly influences the academic performance of students in tertiary institutions. Poor remuneration, negligence by government, conducive academic environment among others was identified as not major causes of strike action. The researcher recommend that autonomy of tertiary institutions, adequate funding, and the re-orientation of staff to find alternative ways of expressing their grievances as measures to curb incessant strike actions in our tertiary institutions.