Investigating the Current State of Educational Facilities in Secondary Schools in Lagos, Nigeria

Abstract

The present condition of the educational facilities in secondary schools in Lagos, Nigeria, is examined in this study. Classrooms, labs, libraries, sanitary facilities, and ICT tools are all examples of educational infrastructure that are crucial for forming learning environments and affecting academic results. However, many secondary schools in quickly urbanizing areas like Lagos suffer from severe infrastructure problems. The study used a quantitative survey approach, collecting information from 384 respondents from various metropolitan areas, including Lagos Baptist Academy and Caleb British International Schools, using standardized questions. The results show that there are several infrastructure problems, with the main issues being inadequate ICT resources (46%), limited classroom space (47.4%), poor ventilation and lighting (54.17%), and poor sanitation (55.47%). Additionally, 67.71% of participants reported frequent or frequent infrastructure failures, indicating the prevalence of maintenance issues.  According to the study's findings, inadequate infrastructure severely lowers educational quality and suggests focused investments in digital tools, ventilation, space extension, sanitation, maintenance systems, and improved public-private partnerships. In order to achieve equitable education in Lagos and safer, more favorable learning environments, these efforts are necessary.