Title page i
Approval page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
Table of Contents v
Abstract vii

Chapter ONE

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1.0 Introduction 1
1.1Background of the study 3
1.2 Statement of the problem 3
1.3 Objectives of the study 3
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Significance of the study 4
1.6 Scope of the study 5
1.7 Definition Operational Terms

Chapter TWO

:
2.0 Review of related literature 10
2.1 Introduction 10
2.2 Concept and nature of girl-child education in Nigeria 10
2.3 Impediments to participation in western education by girl-child 14
2.4 The attitude of parents towards girl-child education in Kebbi State 17
2.5 Strategies for improving girl-child education in Kebbi State 18
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Chapter THREE

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3.0 Research Methodology 22
3.1 Introduction 22
3.2 Research Design 22
3.3 Population 22
3.4 Sample and Sampling Techniques 22
3.5 Instrumentation 23
3.6 Method of Data Collection 23
3.7 Method of Data Analysis 24
3.8 Procedure of Data Analysis 24

Chapter FOUR

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4.0 Presentation and Analysis of Data 25
4.1 Introduction 25
4.2 Presentation and Analysis of Data 25

Chapter FIVE

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5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations 32
5.1 Introduction 32
5.2 Summary 32
5.3 Conclusion 33
5.4 Recommendations 34
References 36
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