Impact of Long Distance Trekking on Students’ Academic Performance in Tertiary Institutions, Nigeria

Okpunukpang, Ewhe Peter and Ogunode, Niyi Jacob and Suleiman, Karimat (2024) Impact of Long Distance Trekking on Students’ Academic Performance in Tertiary Institutions, Nigeria. Synergy: Cross-Disciplinary Journal of Digital Investigation, 2 (10). pp. 31-36. ISSN 2995-4827

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Abstract

This paper examined the impact of long distance on students’ academic performance of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The paper used secondary data. The secondary data were collected from print and online publications. The paper concludes that long distance negatively affected students’ academic performance in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The paper specifically observed that long distance trekking impacted negatively on students’ health and leads to late coming to lectures, physical exhaustion, reduction in studies hour, health problem and mental health and lower students’ motivation. Based on this findings, the paper put forward the following suggestions; Government should release all the buses they promised to give to all the tertiary institutions immediately. Introducing school transportation for students is one of the most effective ways to address the issue of trekking. Providing school buses for students who live far from school would greatly reduce the physical exhaustion caused by walking long distances. With transportation available, students can arrive at school rested and better prepared to engage in their studies. The federal, state, or local governments, in collaborative partnership with non-governmental organizations, could fund and implement transportation systems for tertiary institutions at a cheaper fares. Government should provide palliative to all Nigerian students.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions:	Postgraduate > Master's of Management
Depositing User:	Journal Editor
Date Deposited:	16 Nov 2024 05:58
Last Modified:	16 Nov 2024 05:58
URI:	http://eprints.umsida.ac.id/id/eprint/14614

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