Assessing the spatial equity and accessibility of public primary schools in Obio/ Akpor local government area, Rivers State, Nigeria

Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the spatial equity and accessibility of public primary schools in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. The study analyzed the distribution of public primary schools and identified spatial disparities or inequities in accessibility to these schools. Both primary and secondary data sources were utilized to determine the spatial distribution of public primary schools and population distribution in the area. The results reveal that the distribution of public primary schools was uneven and not based on population distribution in the study area. To address this, the study proposes the establishment of more than 120 primary schools to ensure that each ward has an adequate number of schools to serve its population. The study recommends policy interventions to address these spatial inequities and ensure that all children, regardless of their geographic location, have equal access to education. The study seeks to promote spatial equity and ensure that all children in the study area have equal opportunities to access quality education.