Dr Roland Inah, Dr Celsus A. Undeshi & Richard A. Adie
Abstract
This study focused on contribution of Parent Teachers Association (PTA) in funding secondary education in Obudu Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River state. The study was guided by two research questions using physical facilities and instructional materials as its independent variables in relation to funding secondary education in the study area. The study adopted descriptive survey research design with population of 2,016 out of which 100 was sampled. A self-structured questionnaire titled “Parent Teacher Association and Funding Secondary Education Questionnaire” (PTAFSEQ) was used to elicit information from the respondents. Data generated from the instrument were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation at 2.50 benchmark. The result indicates that PTA has contributed to secondary education funding in terms of provision of physical facilities and instructional materials. Based on the findings, the study recommended, among others, that in order to enhance the provision of school physical facilities using PTA funds, school administrations should be transparent and exhibit proper accountability in utilization of available PTA funds.