Imo State Nigeria Research Articles

Farmers’ Coping Strategies to Households Food Insecurity in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State-Nigeria

Farmers’ Coping Strategies to Households Food Insecurity in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State-Nigeria

A Case Report of Taeniasis in a 29yrs old Woman from Owerri, Imo State Nigeria.

A 29yrs old woman from Obowo in Imo State Nigeria presented with a mild abdominal cramp and intermittent diarrhoea in one of the health facilities in Owerri. She had been discharging tapeworm segments since 2020 from her anus and sometimes these were found around her vagina without any major discomfort.

Brief communication: Effect of mobile health intervention on medication time adherence among people living with HIV/AIDS receiving care at selected hospitals in Owerri, Imo State Nigeria.

This study aimed to assess the impact of Mobile health (M-health) on medication time adherence among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The study included all PLWHA who were receiving care at the Federal University Teaching Hospital Owerri (FUTH) and Imo State Specialist Hospital (ISSH) Umugumma during the study duration. The test group (FUTH) received a 2-way text message sent three times a week and a once-a-week phone call, while the control group (ISSH) received only the standard care. The result shows that the adherence was higher among PLWHA in the test group compared to those in the control group (P = 0.000, χ2 = 168.62, 95% confidence interval (CI): 7.22 to 16.19). M-health intervention significantly improved the medication time adherence among the participants in the test group compared to those in the control group.

Watershed Modelling, Using the Geographical Information System (GIS) Approach (Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State Nigeria as Case study)

In a typical watershed area such as the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, watershed modelling is essential for the sustainable management of water resources, protection of ecosystems and more. In this study, we will be creating a watershed model for FUTO, this study will also cover other aspects such as estimating the depression-less flow direction, delineating the flow accumulation, extracting realistic drainage network using the Strahler’s stream order method and we will also delineate the watershed’s boundary and identify possible outlets / pour points, using the digital elevation model (DEM) gotten from Alaska satellite facility used as a main data source in combination with the PC version of ArcGIS software (ArcMap 10.7) and then we extract the hydrologic information from the DEM in ArcGIS using Hydrology tools. The estimation of depression-less flow direction is done by filling the digital elevation model (DEM). This includes performing fill on sinks to ensure proper delineation of basins and streams. If the sinks are not filled, a derived drainage network may be discontinuous. After the DEM has been filled, then we can now move on to delineating the flow accumulation in the study area. The results shows that by using watershed function in ArcGIS for watershed flow direction and accumulation in FUTO can be determined. The results also shows the drainage network that was extracted by Strahler’s method, showing different orders of streams and it also shows the watershed boundary and pour point / outlets along the Otamiri River which the watershed drains into. This work simply shows the applicability of GIS as a tool of watershed delineation and drainage extraction.

Current assessment and classification of fishing gears and crafts deployed by fisherfolks in Oguta Lake, Imo State Nigeria

Current assessment and classification of fishing gears and crafts deployed by fisherfolks in Oguta Lake, Imo State Nigeria

Sustainable Economic Analysis of Oil Palm Value Chain in Imo State Nigeria: Opportunities and Challenges.

Abstract Oil palm production abounds with opportunities and challenges to sustainable economic growth in developing economies like Nigeria. The main objective of the study was to analyse the economics of the value chain of oil palm in Imo State. This study took into consideration three key value chain actors; which were mapped as the farmer, the processors and the marketers. It evaluated the different actors and their functions in the value chain to understand their dynamics and potential growth in the value chain. The identified opportunities in the value chain are job creation, increased demand for the products of oil palm, economic diversification, value chain integration and collaboration with other stakeholders, export potential and Interventions from governments and investors across the globe. There has been different government intervention to improve this sector of agriculture in Imo state. The challenges identified were inflation, lack of finance, land constraints and the tenure system, limited market information and the pricing dynamics that have affected the value chain actors in the expansion of the oil palm enterprise in Imo State. In summary, the study has shown the potential and the limitations faced by the value chain actors of oil palm in Imo State, Nigeria.

Predictors of Mental Health and Job Burnout of Secondary School Teachers in Owerri Education Zone I, Imo State Nigeria

Aim of the Study: The study examined the predictor of mental health and job burnout of secondary school teachers in Owerri Education Zone I, Imo State Nigeria. Design/Methodology: 312 teachers from six government-owned secondary schools, participated in this cross-sectional survey study. Along with information on demographics, health-related behaviours, and resilience, the survey tools included the anxiety, stress and depression scale and burnout inventory for educators survey via hierarchical multiple regression analyses and descriptive statistics. Findings: Descriptive statistics were used in the study, and the findings indicated that 10.0% of teachers experienced severe anxiety, 7.3% had severe or extremely severe stress, and 4.3% had severe depression. According to the findings of the study on teacher burnout using hierarchical multiple regression analyses, emotional exhaustion was significantly predicted by age, marital status, family economic status, frequency of exercise, drinking, and resilience; depersonalisation was significantly predicted by drinking, and personal accomplishment was significantly predicted by resilience. The results of the hierarchical multiple regression analyses for the mental health of teachers also showed that age, family economic status, resilience, and exercise frequency were significant predictors of depression; gender, marital status, resilience, and sleep were significant predictors of stress; and marital status, family economic status, exercise frequency, smoking, and resilience were significant predictors of anxiety. Practical Implications: In order to help teachers better grasp the benefits of exercise and sleep for their mental health, schools should collaborate with nearby mental health centres to offer programmes that may be attended in person or virtually in enhancing mental well-being and lowering teacher burnout. Originality/value: This study is the first in Imo State, Nigeria to offer a thorough Teacher Wellness Programme in addition to offering a thorough analysis of teachers’ mental health and burnout. This study offers personal and professional development tools that public health professionals and school administrators can use to improve mental health and reduce teacher burnout.

Bacteriological and physiochemical evaluation of locally produced tiger nut drink (kunu aya) sold in Owerri metropolis Imo state Nigeria

The public heath implication of consumption of contaminated and unregulated hawked drinks has received great attention in recent times. This work investigated succession parameters of micro-organisms and physiochemical characteristics of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) drink hawked in Owerri metropolis over a 72 hour period. Samples of freshly produced drinks were purchased from seven major locations (Ekeonuwa, Control, Ikenegbu, Futo campus, Ihiagwa, Obinze and Naze junction) in Owerri metropolis. Microbial evaluation of the drink samples was carried out using spread plate method. Physiochemical analysis of tiger nut drinks were carried out using standard A.O.A.C methods. The results indicated the presence of Staphyloccus sp, Microccus sp, Enterobacter sp, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus cereus, Salmonella sp, Escherichia coli and Corynebacterium sp. These contrasted from organisms isolated from laboratory prepared control. The mean total bacterial counts indicated tiger nut drink sold around Naze recorded the highest total heterotrophic bacterial count (109 CFU/ml), tiger nut drinks sold at FUTO campus, Obinze and Ihiagwa recorded the highest total fecal coliform count (104 CFU/ml) and total Salmonella-Shigella count (104 CFU/ml), while the laboratory prepared recorded the least heterotrophic bacterial count (103 CFU/ml), zero total fecal coliform count and total Salmonella-Shigella count recorded. The pH and titratable acidity over a 72 hour period indicated that all the drinks were acidic, where the street sold drinks recorded the highest acidity compared to the laboratory prepared drink. Very low microbial count observed for the laboratory prepared tiger nut drinks underscores the importance of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). It is recommended that regulatory government agencies for food and drink products should step up campaign for adoption/implementation of GMP by local vendors/producers.

Entrepreneurship Education Technology-Mediated Learning Approach and Pedagogy for Preparing Wealth Creation of 21st Century Graduates in Universities

This study examined the how entrepreneurship century technology-mediated learning and effective entrepreneurship education for wealth creation in Universities in Imo State Nigeria. Two research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Correlation research design was used. The population was 315 Academic Staff (208) and non-Academic Staff (107) who are directly involved in entrepreneurship education in the Federal University of Technology Owerri and Imo State University. Taro Yamane’s formula was used to determine the sample size of 177 Staff (Academic Staff and non-Academic) who constituted 56% of the total population. The sample was made up of 117 Academic Staff and 60 non-Academic Staff selected through stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected with “Technology-Mediated Learning Questionnaire and Effective Entrepreneurship Education Questionnaire, with ten (10) items each. The instruments were validated by three experts. The coefficient values of 0.86 and 0.90 were obtained using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r). The researchers were assisted by three (3) research assistants to administer 177 copies of the instrument to the respondents. Only 174 copies were gathered for data analysis. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to find the coefficient r, in order to answer the research question and in the testing of hypothesis, the special z-test statistical tool was used to determine the significant difference of the variables at 0.05 alpha level. The findings revealed a positive significant relationship between technology-mediated learning and entrepreneurship education for wealth creation. The researchers concluded that technology enhances and encourages learning, making it more interesting to the learners in universities in Imo State. It was suggested that adequate technology should be provided for the teaching and learning of entrepreneurship education in order for the recipients to be able to create wealth.

Prevalence of Cataract in Relation to Socio-demographic Factors: A Population Based Cross Sectional Study of Adults in Imo State Nigeria

Cataract is among the major causes of blindness and visual impairments among adults globally. The present study was designed as a population based cross sectional study aimed at determining the prevalence of cataract in relation to factors of socio demographics among adults in Imo State South Eastern Nigeria. Subjects were examined of the presence of cataract via Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy. Lens opacity was performed using Lens Opacity Classification System (LOCS) III system. A slit lamp examination was conducted and the presence and severity of specific lens opacity were compared. Socio-demographic information was obtained using a validated study questionnaire. Data analyses were conducted through descriptive and inferential analysis. Descriptive technique was used to describe the data characteristics in a frequency distribution. Chi square test was used to test for association between class variables. Logistic regression method was used to establish significant factors to cataract and odds ratios were computed to account for size effect measures. A total of 792 adults were studied and the prevalence of cataract was 3.7% (29 out of 792) in the study area. Significant socio-demographic risk factors found include age (P=0.000, ꭔ2= 48.85), occupation (P=0.000, ꭔ2= 40.69), education (P=0.001, ꭔ2= 19.99) and household income level (P=0.004, ꭔ2= 15.55). The odds for cataracts was lower in younger age such as 45-50 years than in older age such as 60 and above (OR =0.05, 95% CI =0.01, 0.23). it was also lower among higher school education level participants (OR =0.071, 95% CI =0.009, 0.561) against the non-formal education group. The disease was high among low household income (7.1%). In conclusion, cataract prevalence in relation to socio-demographic factor remained a challenging factor to the that needed to be taking into account in any preventive measures against the burden of the disease.

Employee Perspectives on Financial Distress in Imo State Hospitality Industry

Financial distress in the hospitality industry affects both businesses and their employees. This study explores the perspectives of employees on financial distress within the hospitality sector in Imo State, Nigeria. The study addressed three research questions. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The study was carried out in Imo State Nigeria. 361 financial officers in the hotels within the hospitality industry in Owerri Imo State were the target population and random sampling was used to select 181 hotels whose financial officers served as the study respondents. Structured questionnaire was specifically designed for this study. The data was analyzed using mean, and standard deviation to provide an overview of employee perspectives on financial distress. The results indicate that a wide range of variables, such as economic downturns, irregular revenue, high cost of living, and management concerns within businesses, are responsible for financial hardship among employees in the hotel industry in Imo State. Employees also mentioned that worry, anxiety, and job instability were direct effects of their financial hardship. Based on the results, a number of suggestions are made to lessen financial hardship. These include putting in place financial literacy initiatives for staff members, enhancing management-staff communication and transparency, supporting ethical labor practices, and encouraging social support systems within the workplace.

Monitoring Toxins and Human Health Risk Assessment of Clarias Gariepinus from Nwangele River in Imo State, Nigeria

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heavy metals are ubiquitous environmental contaminants which have caused worldwide concerns as toxic pollutant. This study reports the concentrations of 8 PAHs and 4 heavy metals (Al, As, Pb, and Hg) in clarias gariepinus collected from Nwangele River in Imo State Nigeria. The mean concentration of heavy metals was between 0.06-2.67 mg/kg, with Arsenic having the highest concentration. Daily intake of heavy metals was estimated using daily fish consumption of 0.03643kg/person/day from literature. Referenced oral dose RfD for the four metals were: 0.043, 0.003, 0.004, 0.0001 respectively. Health Risk index (HRI) of heavy metals were < 1 for Al and Pb, but were very high for As and Hg. For PAHs, concentrations showed 13, 4.5, 36.6, 19.6, 80.9, 50.2, 5.1, and 22.4 mg/kg for fluorine, phenanthrene, anthracene, benzo(k) flouranthene, benzo(a) pyrene, benzo (b) flouranthene, pyrene, and dibenzyl (a-h) anthracene respectively. The study indicated that with reference to Al and Pb, fish from the river were safe for consumption. Conversely, the fish were unsafe with reference to concentrations of PAHs, As, and Hg. The study recommended prevention measures towards water pollution and consumer awareness of health hazard in consuming contaminated fish

Study on the Causes of Maternal Mortality between 2018 and 2021 in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State Nigeria

Study on the Causes of Maternal Mortality between 2018 and 2021 in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State Nigeria

Drug Use/Abuse and its’ Effect on the Academic Performance of Undergraduate Students in Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria.

This study was carried out to examine drug abuse/abuse and academic performance of students in Imo State University Owerri. The study specifically examines the extent drug abuse impact on students reading culture; determine the extent drug abuse impact on student’s failure rate in exams and investigate the extent drug abuse impact on student’s level of concentration in Imo state University. Relevant literatures were reviewed as authoritative backup to the study. We adopted the social cognitive theory as our theoretical framework. The study employed the survey descriptive research design. Questionnaires were used for data collection and was analysed using the frequency counts and percentages. Also interview was used for further insight to the study. The sample sixe for the study is 380 students of Imo State University. From the responses obtained and analysed, the findings revealed that there is a significant impact of drug abuse on students reading culture in Imo state University. The study also revealed that: drug abuse has to a very high extent impacted on students reading culture; drug abuse has to a very high extent impacted on student’s failure rate in exams and drug abuse has to a high extent impacted impact on student’s level of concentration in Imo state University. On the basis of these findings, it was recommended among others that: government should prevent the cultivation/sales of Indian Helm and other deadly herbs that encourage drug abuse; counseling education should be introduced in campuses to save those who have already been engaging in the act; government should strictly enforce its existing laws against drug abuse through its regulatory agencies.

Antibiotic Prescribing Practice in a Paediatric Outpatient Clinic in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Background: Antibiotics are amongst the most frequently prescribed drugs for children in outpatient clinics but irrational prescribing can cause medication errors, antibiotic resistance and treatment failure. Examples of irrational prescribing includes poly-pharmacy, over use of injections, inappropriate use of antimicrobials and failure to prescribe in accordance with treatment guidelines.
 This study sought to assess antibiotic prescribing practice in the children’s outpatient clinic of the Federal university teaching hospital Owerri, Imo state.
 Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive prospective study carried out in the Children’s Outpatient Clinic (CHOP) of the Federal university teaching hospital Owerri, Imo state Nigeria between April and June 2021. During the study period, medical record of patients who attended the CHOP and who had antibiotic(s) prescribed were collated. Prescribing practice was assessed using the World Health Organization prescribing indicators.
 Results: A total of 495 antibiotic prescriptions were made for 478 patients. This gave 1.04 as the average number of medicines prescribed per patient encounter. 1.6% of the antibiotics were prescribed as injections and 79.2% of the prescriptions were in generic names. While only 96.8% of the prescriptions were from the Nigerian essential drug list, the three most prescribed antibiotics Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid, Cefuroxime and Amoxicillin are all listed in it.
 Conclusion: The antibiotic prescribing practice in the children’s outpatient clinic was rational with regards to average number of medications per patient encounter and percentage of encounters with injection prescribed. It was irrational in terms of percentage of antibiotics prescribed in generic names and percentage of antibiotics prescribed from the Nigerian essential drug list.

Consequence of Anacardium occidentale and Garcinia kola Extracts on Sulphate Reducing Bacteria and Corrosion of Mild Steel

The effect of Anacardium occidentale (Cashew) leaf and Garcinia kola (bitter kola) seed extracts on the corrosion of mild steel in Sulfate Reducing Bacteria (SRB) environment. Enrichment of SRB was achieved by anaerobic incubation of waste water sample from gutter along old market road Owerri, Imo State Nigeria in BmA medium and BmA medium without iron. Weight loss method was used to determine corrosion. The specific growth rate and cell biomass of SRB in batch culture was determined. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of the extracts were also determined using standard methods. Results showed measurable weight loss of mild steel samples as a result of corrosion by SRB. Garcinia kola extract had inhibitory effect on SRB at concentrations above 50mg/ml while Anacardium occidentale extract showed no inhibition capacity at 200mg/ml. The MIC for the Garcinia kola extract was at 50mg/ml and MBC at 100mg/ml while there was no observable MIC and MBC value for Anacardium occidentale extract. The cell biomass of the SRB in a batch culture containing Garcinia kola extract was observed to decrease over time, while Anacardium occidentale extract showed an increase in cell biomass with no decrease over time. Garcinia kola extract also reduced the specific growth rate of SRB significantly while Anacardium occidentale extract did not show any significant reduction in the specific growth rate of the SRB cultures. Garcinia kola may have potentials for use in the development of benign natural products for mitigation of microbial induced corrosion of mild steel.

DETERMINATION OF THE LEACHING TENDENCIES OF VARIOUS ROOFING SHEETS MODELLED AS RAIN WATER HARVESTERS IN IMO STATE NIGERIA

Runoff rain water from roofing materials is a predominant channel for obtaining drinking water for most inhabitants in Imo State Nigeria as such water is even kept in storage tanks for later usage.. Analysis of four different roofing materials used in the area- Zinc, Aluminum Metro tiles and Galvanized iron roofing sheets (Zinc) was carried out to determine their chemical content and leaching abilities. 5gms of each sheet was separately ground to powder and elemental analysis using a compact multi-element bench top Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescent (EDXRF) EDX3600B by Skyray Instrument (precision: 0.0% deviation; detection limit: 0.0001% (1ppm) - 99.99%) was carried out. The research showed the metro tile roofing sheet contains toxic metals like lead; Pb(0.0962 mg/kg), Al (2.1380 mg/kg), Cr (0.1988 mg/kg) and Mn(0.2163 mg/kg) unlike the rest which roughly contain Al (1.0407 mg/kg), Zn (0.9000 mg/kg), Mn(0.1057 mg/kg) and Fe (1.0008 mg/kg). Leaching capability of the four sheets was determined.Rainwater was harvested into clean plastic container previously washed and rinsed severally. Simple leaching experiment was carried out. The sheets were cut into sizes of (4 by 4)cm and the surface areas measured. Each was introduced into a separate beaker with 150ml rainwater (mentioned) for 24 hours. The sheets were then removed from the rainwater and their surface areas re-measured. The resultant waters and the unused rainwater- the control, were analysed using Agilent 240 AA Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The result detected that the metro tile roofing sheet decreased by 0.01cm in its surface area and was observed to have leached out Al (0.028mg/kg) and Pb(0.0060mg/kg) into the water. This can be hazardous by accumulation if proven.More work on this is still in the pipeline.

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Assessment of faecal contamination of water is a key factor in assessing the quality and safety of food. It also reveals the level of hygiene adopted by food handlers in the course of preparation and serving of such foods. This study assessed the risk of microbial contamination of water used by food vendors in Owerri munipality, Imo State Nigeria between January-December 2019 with an emphasis on total coliforms and the faecal coliforms/ faecal indicator bacteria (FIB) – Escherichia coli (E. coli) and thermotolerant coliforms (TTC). One hundred and thirty water samples collected across three vending types (street vendors, high level and low level restaurants) were evaluated for microbial contamination using standard methods. Data obtained was statistically analyzed with p-value set at 0.05 significance level. The result identified Enterobacter spp. and Klebsiella spp. The result showed that 48.46% (63) of the 130 water samples examined were contaminated with coliform bacteria, of which 20 (22.22%) samples had faecal coliform bacteria, representing 10.77% of the entire water samples examined. Of the 64 samples from water used for food preparation, 12.50% (8) had faecal coliform bacteria as against 9.09% (6) of 66 samples collected from water offered to customers for drinking. The result showed that 116 (89.23%) of the 130 water samples recorded no faecal coliform contamination, hence they were considered excellent based on the guidelines for determination of faecal contamination of water. Two samples had faecal coliform counts of 1-3 per 100 ml of water accounting for 1.54% of water samples, which is considered Satisfactory. The result revealed suspicious (4-9 per 100 ml) coliform count in 9 (6.92%) water samples, while three water samples (2.31%) had ≥10 count and are classified as unsatisfactory. The result revealed that 89.23% (116) of the examined water samples were of ‘no risk’ to the public, which was significantly higher than 8.46% (11) and 2.31% (3) recognized as being of low and intermediate risk respectively (p <0.05). High and very high risk water samples were not encountered in the study. This trend in qualification of risk of water samples reflected in the two types of water usages, and the observed differences was however not statistically significant (p>0.05).

Risk of Faecal Contamination of Water Used by Food Vendors in Owerri Munipality, Imo State Nigeria

Assessment of faecal contamination of water is a key factor in assessing the quality and safety of food. It also reveals the level of hygiene adopted by food handlers in the course of preparation and serving of such foods. This study assessed the risk of microbial contamination of water used by food vendors in Owerri munipality, Imo State Nigeria between January-December 2019 with an emphasis on total coliforms and the faecal coliforms/ faecal indicator bacteria (FIB) – Escherichia coli (E. coli) and thermotolerant coliforms (TTC). One hundred and thirty water samples collected across three vending types (street vendors, high level and low level restaurants) were evaluated for microbial contamination using standard methods. Data obtained was statistically analyzed with p-value set at 0.05 significance level. The result identified Enterobacter spp. and Klebsiella spp. The result showed that 48.46% (63) of the 130 water samples examined were contaminated with coliform bacteria, of which 20 (22.22%) samples had faecal coliform bacteria, representing 10.77% of the entire water samples examined. Of the 64 samples from water used for food preparation, 12.50% (8) had faecal coliform bacteria as against 9.09% (6) of 66 samples collected from water offered to customers for drinking. The result showed that 116 (89.23%) of the 130 water samples recorded no faecal coliform contamination, hence they were considered excellent based on the guidelines for determination of faecal contamination of water. Two samples had faecal coliform counts of 1-3 per 100 ml of water accounting for 1.54% of water samples, which is considered Satisfactory. The result revealed suspicious (4-9 per 100 ml) coliform count in 9 (6.92%) water samples, while three water samples (2.31%) had ≥10 count and are classified as unsatisfactory. The result revealed that 89.23% (116) of the examined water samples were of ‘no risk’ to the public, which was significantly higher than 8.46% (11) and 2.31% (3) recognized as being of low and intermediate risk respectively (p <0.05). High and very high risk water samples were not encountered in the study. This trend in qualification of risk of water samples reflected in the two types of water usages, and the observed differences was however not statistically significant (p>0.05).

Secondary School Students Self-Regulated Learning Skill as Predictor of Mathematics Achievement in Imo State Nigeria: Focus on Gender

Mathematics as an abstract subject, requires the application of cognitive strategies such as self-regulated learning skill to predict students’ achievement. This paper was designed to investigate the secondary school students self-regulated learning skill as a predictor of mathematics achievement with respect to gender. A correlational survey research design was employed. The sample size consisted of 882 senior secondary students class two (SSII) randomly selected from 14 out of 124 public senior secondary schools in Owerri Education Zone of Imo State. Two different instruments were used for data collection. They are Questionnaire on Self-Regulated Learning (QSRL) and Mathematics Achievement Proforma (MAP). Three experts validated the instrument. The Cronbach Alpha calculated yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.89 for QSRL. The data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product-moment correlation coefficient and regression analysis with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. The findings revealed that self-regulated learning skills significantly predict male students’ achievement in mathematics. The findings also showed that self-regulated learning skill does not significantly predict female students’ achievement in mathematics. It was recommended among others that secondary school students should regulate their learning to increase their mathematics achievement.