Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area Research Articles

Mathematics Self-Efficacy and Study Habit as Predictors of Achievement of Senior Secondary School Students

This study therefore looked at Mathematics Self-Efficacy and Study Habit as Predictors of Academic Achievement of Senior Secondary School Students in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. Three hypotheses that were examined at the 0.05 significance level served as the study's compass. Descriptive survey was used, 500 students sampled from 10 senior secondary schools in Ijebu ode using simple random sampling techniques. mathematical achievement test, study habit scale, and self-efficacy scale constitute the instruments, validated and demonstrates reliability coefficients of 0.78, 0.81 and 0.86. The results shows that self-efficacy and study habit will accurately forecast students' academic success in mathematics (F =38.328, p < 0.05 & F =35.011, p < 0.05) and jointly predict students' proficiency in mathematics (F = 49.136, p < 0.05). The conclusion derived is that both Study habits and self-efficacy are significant predictors of academic achievement of senior secondary school students in mathematics.

PERCEPTIONS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS ON THE AVAILABILITY AND USE OF CARTOONS AS INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR TEACHING LEARNERS IN IJEBU-ODE

The study investigated teachers’ perceptions of the availability and use of cartoons as instructional materials for teaching preschool learners in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. A descriptive research design was employed. The population comprised preschool teachers in public primary schools in the Ijebu-Ode local government area. Simple random sampling techniques with a total of 147 preschool teachers were selected as the sample size. Three research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. A self-developed and validated questionnaire “Teacher Perception on the Use of Cartoons Questionnaire” (TPUCQ) was used for data collection with 0.84 as the reliability coefficient. Descriptive statistics were used for analyzing research questions. Hypotheses were tested using a t-test. The findings revealed that Super Why, Word World, team unizoomi, Number Blocks, Wonder Pets, and Cyber Chase were educational cartoons available and utilized for instruction delivery. Teachers perceived cartoons as instructional materials that made preschool pupils laugh or smile, open their horizons, speak volumes, increase attention, and make the lessons interesting among others. It also arouses children’s imagination. There was a significant difference in the mean ratings of teachers on the availability, use, and perceptions of cartoons as instructional materials for teaching preschool learners. Government and stakeholders within the educational industry should provide relevant educational cartoons for preschools in the Ijebu-Ode local government area of Ogun State.

Motivational factors as determinant of mathematics achievement of students in senior secondary schools

The issue of student motivation is of utmost importance for achieving academic excellence in secondary schools. This study aimed to investigate the influence of motivational factors on the academic achievement of senior secondary school students in mathematics. The study was guided by five hypotheses and underwent testing at a significance level of 0.05. A descriptive survey design was employed, specifically selecting five senior secondary schools in the study area. A total of 300 students from these schools, located in the Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria, were selected. The research utilised questionnaires and a Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT), with reliability coefficients of 0.75 and 0.80, respectively. The findings revealed that intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, and goal orientation had a positive and significant impact on academic achievement. Furthermore, when these factors were considered collectively, they demonstrated a significant influence. The conclusion drawn from this study is that motivational factors greatly affect the academic achievement of senior secondary school students in mathematics in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. Therefore, it is recommended that schools actively promote these factors during the teaching and learning processes to enhance students' achievement in mathematics.

Preliminary studies on parasites in faecal samples scavenged from open markets in parts of Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, South-West Nigeria

Parasites are a global health problem that endanger the total well-being of humans and animals. This survey was conducted to assess parasites in faecal samples sourced from two open markets (Olabisi Onabanjo Market and Oke-Aje Market) in Ijebu-Ode, Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria. A total of 121 samples were obtained and examined for parasites using the sodium acetate-acetic acid-formalin method. The collected data were entered into an Excel spreadsheet and the prevalence of parasites was calculated. Chi square was used to assess the relationship between the location of markets in the study area and the parasites detected in them, with a significance level set at 0.05. Results revealed that out of 121 faecal samples scavenged, 65(53.7%) were from Oke-Aje market, with faeces from humans 34(28.1%) being the most common. Overall, 74 (61.2%) samples were positive for parasites, with 44 (67.7%) being from Oke-Aje Market. Of the ten (10) parasites detected, Eimeria spp. 20(16.5%) had the highest prevalence with 11(19.6%) isolated from Oke-Aje Market. The least common parasite was Entamoeba histolytica with a prevalence of 1(1.5%). There was no significant relationship between the parasites found in the faecal samples collected and the Market locations (p>0.05). In conclusion, traders should endeavor to engage in daily sanitation in or around the environment of their marketplaces as faeces found in their surroundings could be parasite-infected.

ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION AND PERFORMANCE OF BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

The study examines the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on the performance of business enterprises. Five dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation which include Innovativeness, Risk Taking, Proactiveness, Autonomy, and Competitive Aggressiveness were used in the study and their effect on business enterprises in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study used a descriptive research survey and the population of the study consists of 200 business enterprises registered in the Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria, and a sample size of 132 from that population was determined using the Raosoft sample size estimator at a 5% error tolerance and 95% level of confidence. Out of the 132 questionnaires distributed, 113 were returned, giving the study a response rate of 86%. Data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially using SPSS. The findings indicated that Innovativeness, Proactiveness, Risk Taking, Autonomy and Competitive Aggressiveness had a significant effect on business enterprise performance with coefficient and p-value of β1 =0.283 (p-value <0.05), β2 =0.251 (p-value <0.05) β3 =0.281 (p-value <0.05), β4 =0.180 (p-value <0.05) and β5 =0.153 (p-value <0.05) respectively. It is concluded that entrepreneurial orientation is a strong factor in the achievement of the strategic aims and objectives of a business enterprise. It is recommended that businesses should continuously forecast into the future in order to identify likely market demands, pursue additional proactive measures to address those needs, and continuously be innovative and creative in order to further improve product quality and be able to introduce new products to the market that will stand the test of time.

Improving Academic Achievement of Civic Education Students via Using Guided Discovery Instructional Strategy

The study investigated the effect of the Guided Discovery instructional strategy on students’ academic achievement in civic education in the Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun state, Nigeria. Three null hypotheses were tested in the study. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design. The population of the study comprised all civic education students in public senior secondary schools in Ijebu Ode, local government of Ogun state, Nigeria. Two public co-educational schools were randomly selected from the local government with 126 senior secondary two (SS II) from two intact classes. Data was collected using the Academic Achievement in Civic Education Test (AACET) with a 0.84 reliability index. The data collected was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The result shows a significant main effect of instructional strategy (F (1, 121) = 35.508, P < 0.05) on students’ academic achievement in Civic education. It also shows a significant main effect of gender on students’ academic achievement in Civic Education (F (1, 121) = 4.688, P < 0.05). While the result of the 2-way interaction effect shows no significant interaction effect of instructional strategy and gender on students’ academic achievement in Civic education (F (1, 121) =.5665, P > 0.05). It is recommended that more efforts should be geared toward advancing the strategies for use among students of the two gender groups. Further research on these strategies could be carried out in various other classes in other countries of the world.

Assessment of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative showed suboptimal knowledge and a low exclusive breastfeeding rate in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Implementing the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) programme has been fraught with challenges globally. The study aimed to assess the implementation of the BFHI and breastfeeding practices in healthcare facilities in Ogun State, Nigeria. It was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study carried out between August and October 2019 among 100 healthcare workers and 110 mothers from health facilities in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Nearly two-thirds (61.0%) of the healthcare workers were community health workers while the others were nurses. Less than a quarter (23.8%) of the healthcare workers had ever attended breastfeeding educational programmes since they started working. About half of the healthcare workers had good knowledge, attitude and practice of BFHI. Nurses had a significantly better practice of BFHI than community health workers. Understaffing was a major limitation to the implementation of BFHI. The mothers had an exclusive breastfeeding rate of 47%. The knowledge, attitude, and practice of BFHI were suboptimal and the exclusive breastfeeding rate among the mothers was low. There is a need to improve staff strength, training and re-training of staff, as well as regular monitoring and evaluation of healthcare facilities on the implementation of BFHI.

MATHEMATICS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: IMPROVING STUDENTS’ LEARNING THROUGH RICH MATHEMATICAL TASKS STRATEGY

Mathematics is needed to achieve sustainable development goal 4, which targets inclusive, equitable education cum lifelong learning. Nonetheless, the students’ achievement in senior secondary mathematics is below average. Thus, this study examined the effects of the Rich Task strategy and numerical ability on senior secondary mathematics achievement. The sample comprised 203 pupils from two public senior secondary schools in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, selected on purpose. Three data collection instruments are the Mathematics Achievement Test (r = 0.84), the Numerical Ability Test (r = 0.79), and the Treatment Instructional Package. The data collected were analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 significance. The study discovered that the treatment significantly influenced students’ academic achievement, with the Rich Task instructional strategy found to be more effective than the conventional method. The findings also showed that numerical ability significantly impacted academic achievement, with high-ability students outperforming low and medium-ability students. However, there was no significant interaction effect between instructional strategies and numerical ability on students’ academic achievement. The study recommended that teachers employ Rich Task Strategy to meet their students’ different learning requirements and skills, and the implications for achieving sustainable development Goal 4 were identified.

Chemistry Teachers’ Stoichiometry Pedagogical Content Knowledge and its Relationship with Chemistry Students’ Achievement in Stoichiometry

This study surveyed 19 chemistry teachers’ stoichiometry pedagogical content knowledge (SPCK) in Ijebu Ode local government area of Ogun state, Nigeria using Malcolm’s Physical Science Teachers’ SPCK test. The qualitative data were transformed to scores, which revealed the level of chemistry teachers’ knowledge of students’ prior knowledge, curriculum saliency, what makes stoichiometry easy or difficult to understand representations and conceptual teaching strategies. In addition, the study determined how the level of teachers’ SPCK is related to students’ stoichiometry achievement. The results showed that 89% of the chemistry teachers provided novice or basic responses for all the five components of SPCK. The group mean of teachers’ responses for each of the SPCK components revealed that the teachers had the highest knowledge level for the component of what makes stoichiometry easy or difficult to understand. The group means for the other four SPCK components are below the basic level; specifically, the knowledge of representations and analogies used in stoichiometry teaching and of conceptual teaching strategies were at a very low SPCK level. Out of the 19 teachers, six are classified as novices, eleven are basic and two are developing experts. The results also showed that the teachers’ SPCK level is associated with students’ achievement in stoichiometry, in that, the students of the developing expert teachers had a significantly higher achievement than their peers taught by the novice and basic level SPCK teachers. Therefore, it is recommended that in-service and pre-service chemistry teachers are exposed to training that will improve their SPCK specifically regarding students’ prior knowledge, curriculum saliency, representations and conceptual teaching strategies.

Personalized Learning and Achievement in Basic Science: An Experimental Report

The importance of Science to national development cannot be disputed. That is why Basic Science is taught as a foundational science subject in the Junior Secondary Schools in Nigeria. It is meant to inculcate basic scientific knowledge and skills in students. However, the subject, in which students’ performance is low, has also not enjoyed a plethora of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools to support its learning. Given these challenges, an investigation of the effect of personalized strategy on achievement in Basic Science was carried out. The study employed the pretest, posttest group, quasi-experimental design. The sample comprised of intact classes of year three (JSS 3) Basic Science students (87) from two junior secondary schools in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area. Using the Balloting method, the students were assigned experimental and control groups. Two stimulus instruments (Teachers’ Conventional Teaching Guide (TCTG) and Teachers’ Instructional Guide on Personalized Learning (TIGPL), and, response instrument (Basic Science Knowledge Assessment Scale (BSKAS) (r = 0.78), were used for data collection. The four hypotheses raised were tested using t-test at 0.05 level of significance, to compare performances. The results show significant mean differences in the performance scores of the experimental and control groups. This was in favour of the experimental group who were instructed using personalised strategy. Based on this, more efficient ICT-based personalised packages need to be developed for students to aid their understanding and learning of Basic Science.

Clients’ Satisfaction with Quality of Maternity Care Services in Selected Primary Health Care Centres in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State

Clients’ satisfaction is an essential parameter in the assessment of quality of care and healthcare facility performance. Quality is considered good when adequate infrastructure, supplies, and equipment are in place. This study therefore assessed clients’ satisfaction with quality of maternity care services in selected Primary Health Care Centres in Ijebu- Ode LGA of Ogun State. A quantitative design adopting a descriptive, cross-sectional approach was utilized in the study. It was carried out among a total of 309 respondents, adopting a total enumeration method. A structured self-administered questionnaire and an adopted observational checklist was used for data collection and data analysis was done using descriptive statistics in the form of tables of frequencies, percentages, median and Standard deviation to analyze the research questions, while the inferential statistics of T-test was used to analyze the hypotheses. The findings of the study on the services of maternity care received by clients revealed that all the examined maternity care services (ANC services, Childbirth/ Delivery service, PNC service, Counselling service (PMTCT of HIV/AIDS), Obstetric emergency care and Laboratory and imaging (ultrasound scan)) are received in the sampled PHC facilities. Result also shows that clients are highly satisfied with the six (6) examined maternity care services rendered in the PHCs, as discussed (ANC services- 97.5%, PNC- 88.7%, DELIVERY- 92.3%, Counselling (PMTCT of HIV/AIDS) - 80.9%, Obstetric Emergency Care - 73.4% and Laboratory/Imaging- 73.8%). The findings also revealed that all the facilities were adequately equipped with essential items needed for the management of labour. Italapo has the highest number of essential items (91%), Ita-osu, Iwade-oke and Itantebo PHC facilities has 89% each in adequacy of essential items, while Oke-oyinbo PHC facility has 66% in adequacy of essential items for management of labour.. The finding also shows there is no significant association between maternity care services available at each PHC facility and clients’ level of satisfaction. Although, the clients who were satisfied with the services received at PHC facilities were more than those who were less satisfied, the influence of availability of services on their level of satisfaction were not statistically significant; p-value > 0.05. The result also shows that the population of women who booked for ANC service is far more than the population of women who returned for child birth in each centre. The mean difference being 74.6. This was found to be statistically significant. In conclusion, the findings of this study revealed that the six (6) maternity care services examined in this study were received in the 5 sampled PHCs. Also, on the average, larger percentage of the respondents were satisfied with all the six (6) maternity care services rendered in the 5 selected PHC facilities. Although, the population of women who booked for ANC service is far more than the population of women who returned for child birth in each facility. It is therefore recommended that there should be continuous training of healthcare providers, especially the maternity care service providers so as to improve their performance and consequently raise the level of quality of care. KEYWORDS: Clients’ satisfaction, Ma

Development and Validation of Instructional Package for Teaching and Learning of Genetics in Secondary Schools

The sound knowledge of Biology is, to date, is a strong prerequisite to study many Biological and Life Sciences, examples of which include Physiology, Forensic Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Biochemistry, to mention a few. These fields, amongst others, rely on a very important aspect of Biology known as Genetics, which is the study of heredity and variation in living organisms. The field of Genetics intersects with many other life sciences. However, students’ attempts of questions on Genetics in internal and external examinations in senior secondary schools in Nigeria have been very poor over the years because they find the concepts of Genetics hard to understand. The need, therefore, arises to look for ways of dealing with this prolonged problem. This study, therefore, attempted to develop an institutional package and also surveyed the extent to which it is adequate for instructional delivery. The Instrumentation design describes the processes of package development based on the Waterfall Model. The package was validated by thirty (30) Biology teachers who were randomly selected from ten schools in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. “Package Adequacy Scale (PAS)” was developed and used for validation purposes. Two research questions were raised in the study and the data collection was analyzed using descriptive statistics of median scores and standard deviation. The result showed that the package was adequate (3.00) for instruction in Genetics due to its quality in terms of lesson contents, graphics, sound, and others. It was suggested, among others, that students should be supplied with modern instructional packages which can aid the teaching and learning of Genetics.

Influence of Mathematical Language Ability and Parental

The development of any nation depends on its scientific and technological prowess which when pivoted on sound mathematical foundation helps acquisition of functional skills for productive contribution to society. However, students have difficulty in applying mathematical knowledge to science learning. This study investigated the influence of Mathematical Language Ability (MLA) and Students’ Parental Supports (SPS) on achievement in senior school science subjects in Ogun State. It adopted a survey research type with two research questions raised and six hypotheses formulated. Seven hundred and twenty students were randomly selected from six out of eleven public senior secondary schools purposively selected in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State. Three test instruments: Mathematical Language Ability Test (r = 0.85), Students’ Parental Supports Questionnaire (r = 0.75) and Students’ Achievement Test (r = 0.78) were used for data collection. Data analysis using regression analysis revealed a significant influence of MLA on students’ achievement in the core science subjects. Similarly, the result indicated significant influence of SPS on achievement in science subjects. It is recommended that science teachers should be familiar with the language of mathematics since many of the science concepts involve the use of numbers, symbols, signs and mathematical expression for problem-solving.

Designing A Training Programme For School Health Nurses On Guiding Adolescents In Their Decision-Making About Reproductive Health In Ijebu Ode Local Government Area Of Nigeria (2)

Designing A Training Programme For School Health Nurses On Guiding Adolescents In Their Decision-Making About Reproductive Health In Ijebu Ode Local Government Area Of Nigeria (2)

Assessment of knowledge on functional values of edible insects in Peri urban communities of Ijebu Ode Local Government area, Ogun State Nigeria

This study examined the knowledge on functional value of edible insect in per urban communities of Ijebu Ode Local Government Area (LGA) in Ogun State. Sixty residents were selected through purposive sampling from 11 communities in the LGA. Primary data collected through administered questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics such as simple percentage and frequency count were used. Hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The results revealed that about half (48.3%) of the respondents were between 31-40 years. A larger percentage was male (61.7%) and Christian (61.7%). Majority (68%) was married and 63.3% possess tertiary education. About one third of the respondents (33.3%) were civil servants and 28.3% earn between ₦41,000-₦60,000. Cricket, termite, palm weevil, yam beetle, caterpillar, silkworm, and locust respectively were the identified indigenous species of insects being consumed by the people. Also, more of the respondents eat crickets followed by locust and then termites. The results further revealed respondents’ knowledge of functional values of edible insects’ consumption and constraints to edible insects’ consumption. The results of the Pearson Product Moment Correlation revealed that there is no significant relationship between respondent’s socio-economic characteristics’ and their edible insect consumption at p < 0.05. This study concludes that residents of peri urban communities have good knowledge of functional values of edible insects. It is therefore recommended that there should be more awareness on consumption of edible insects since it is nutritious so that people can benefit from the numerous nutrients of these edible insects.
 Key words: functional value, edible insect, Ijebu Ode, pearson product moment correlation

Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Among Selected Entrepreneurs/Small Scale Businesses in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

The study investigates entrepreneurship and sustainable development among selected entrepreneurs/small scale businesses at Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State. Survey research design was adopted for this research. Primary source of data was used in carrying out this study. One hundred and four (104) completely filled and returned questionnaires as the sample size of this research study. The data collected were tested using SSPS Software Version and analysed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression and correlation coefficients which reveal that the overall regression model is fit. The finding indicates that there is significant relationship effect of opportunity-based entrepreneurship on sustainable development in Nigeria which suggests the notion that sustainable development is influenced by 86.9% of opportunity-based entrepreneurship as reported by hypothesis one. The study concluded that regarding general macroeconomic and microeconomic policies, government has roles to encourage entrepreneurship, enhance pro-poor growth and poverty reduction through international trade, taxation, government expenditure, inflation control, infrastructure, education, health, viability of the legal system, and financial deepening. The study therefore recommends among others that development of entrepreneurial skills married with excellent knowledge of information and communication technology (ICT) as additional key to technological and entrepreneurial development is important.

Predictors of Enrolment in Health Insurance: A Study among Self-employed Workers in Ijebu-ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

Predictors of Enrolment in Health Insurance: A Study among Self-employed Workers in Ijebu-ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

Ethnopharmacological Survey and Physiological Evaluation of Nutritional and Phytochemical Contents of Indigenous Plants Used for Treatment of Toothache and Mouth Odour in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

Ethnopharmacological Survey and Physiological Evaluation of Nutritional and Phytochemical Contents of Indigenous Plants Used for Treatment of Toothache and Mouth Odour in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

Ethnopharmacological Survey and Physiological Evaluation of Nutritional and Phytochemical Contents of Indigenous Plants Used for Treatment of Toothache and Mouth Odour in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

The use of herbs for improvement of oral hygiene is increasing in many communities in Nigeria despite the usage of other dental care products. On the basis of this the present study was conducted to assess indigenous plants used to manage dental condition and mouth odour and to evaluate nutritional, phytochemicals and antinutrient content of the plants. A survey was conducted to document plants used for treatment of toothache and mouth odour in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area. Using random sampling technique, a total of one hundred structured questionnaire was administered to Traditional Health Practitioners in three major markets of the study area. Nutritional, phytochemical and anti-nutrient contents of most used plants were evaluated. Data were analyzed using Statistical Analysis System. Means were separated using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test at 5% level of significance (p < 0.05). A total of twenty-three (23) plants belonging to sixteen families were enumerated out of which Capsicum frutescens, Piper guineense fruits and Zanthoxylum zanthoxloides roots were the most exploited for management of the conditions. Crude fibre (8.86 %), fat (1.12%) and ash contents (4.73%) were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in Z. zanthoxloides roots while moisture (25.75 %) was significantly higher (p <0.05) in C. frutescens fruits. Calcium (192.10 mg/100g), phosphorus (108.50 mg/100g), sodium (51.33 mg/100g), iron (4.85 mg/100g), Zinc (3.94 mg/100g), manganese (1.15 mg/100g) and copper (2.12 mg/100g) were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in Z. zanthoxloides roots compared C. frutescens and P. guineense fruits. Vitamin A (600.00 µ/100g), vitamin B (0.07.00 mg/100g), vitamin C (94.54 mg/100g) and vitamin E (720.00) were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in C. frutescens than Z. zanthoxloides and P. guineense. Results also showed that tannin (6.40 %), oxalate (30.00%), phytate (0.40%) and trypsin inhibitor (20.00 %) were significantly higher in frutescens than Z. zanthoxloides roots. Similar significant (p<0.05) increase were observed in the quantity of flavonoid (3.25%), saponnis (1.30%), phenol (0.60%) and anthocyaninns (0.23%) in Z. zanthoxloides compared with C. frutescens and P. guineense.

Intervention On The Knowledge Of Food Hygiene Among Child Caregivers In Ogun State Nigeria

AbstractInsufficient knowledge and improper food handling practices by child caregivers contribute greatly to food borne illnesses among children. Training and certificate programs which can translate into good practice have been found to improve the overall food handling behaviors of the caregivers. Thus the need to intervene on the poorly identified knowledge of food safety among child caregivers in Ogun state, Nigeria. One hundred and seventy (170) child caregivers between the ages 18 to 35years living in Ijebu-Ode Local Government area of Ogun State were involved in the study. These caregivers were initially identified to poor knowledge of food safety and practice in the study area. Informed consent were obtained from the Head of Child Caregivers Centres (CCC) and the caregivers themselves before the commencement of the program. One week intervention program in form of training was then organized for the concerned caregivers. A validated semi structured food safety knowledge (FSK) questionnaires were re-administered to the same food handlers after the training. Scores above 15 were categorized as adequate knowledge while those below 15 were categorized as poor knowledge. Numerical data were analysed using mean, standard deviation while t-test was used to test hypotheses. All the respondents were female (100%) and majority (43.6%) had secondary education. Respondents gained knowledge on the followings after the training: hand washing, procedure for feeding babies, cleaning of utensils and disinfection, handling of breast milk, formula feeding, diapering and general cleaning of the environment with mean scores of 18.25 ± 3.5, 20.18 ± 4.30, 16.38. ± 8.35, 25.68 ± .9.00, 15.79 ± 3.25, 30.00 ± 6.33 and 19.20 ± 4.00 respectively. knowledge of food safety among child caregivers significantly increased after the intervention exercise. Training and other forms of interventions on knowledge of food safety should be organized regularly for child caregivers