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Item Appraisal of Social Welfare Practices and the well-being of staff of Selected Federal Learning Institutions in Kwara State, Nigeria.(Nigerian Journal of Education Foundations (Accepted/In-press), 2019-05-06) Abdullahi, A. K.; Ambali, T. T.Abstract The study Appraised Social Welfare Practices on well-being of staff of selected Federal learning institutions in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study has five objectives and five research questions. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. 5,716 were considered as the target population from which a sample size of 361 respondents was selected through multi-stage sampling procedure. A self-developed questionnaire was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was done using test re-test technique and a co-efficient 0.87 was obtained using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The data collected were analyzed using frequency count and percentages. Among the findings of the study were: that the level of awareness of social welfare practices among staff of the selected Federal Learning institutions was high and that social welfare had positive impact on well-being of staff especially in the areas of improvement of socio-economic status, access to better health care, as well as addressing certain financial needs. The study recommended that the management of social welfare practices need to create more awareness among staff so as to increase level of patronage and periodic interview should be conducted on members to determine whether the practice have positive impact on them. Key words: Appraisal, Social Welfare Practices, Well-Being, Staff and Federal Learning InstitutionsItem Assessment of Instructional Competency and Resources for Adult Literacy learners in Kwara State: Perspectives of Learners and Instructors.(Published by Faculty of Education University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria., 2016-12-11) Ambali, T. T.; Abdullahi, A. K.; Mohammed, R. M. O.Abstract This study examined instructional competency and resources for adult literacy learners from the perspective of learners and Instructors in Kwara State. The paper has a research question and one (1) hypothesis to guide the study. Multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted; at the first stage cluster sampling technique was used to select sixteen (16) adult literacy centers’ in each of the Local Government Areas in Kwara State. At the second stage, simple random sampling technique was adopted to draw eighty (80) adult literacy instructors and eighty (80) learners. A structured interview and questionnaire were used as the instruments for data collection. And also, teaching assessment format was designed by the researchers, to assess instructors’ instructional competency. The data collected were subjected to appropriate statistical analysis; mean rating and t-test were used. Hypothesis formulated for the study was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that the perspective level of instructors and learners is high and insignificant difference exited in the perspective level of instructors and learners on instructional competency and resources in adult teaching and learning. Based on the findings, recommendations were proffered for the instructors and Agency for Mass Literacy amongst which was that government should make provision for more instructional materials, employ more personnel and allowance of instructors should be paid as at when due. Keywords: Assessment, Instructional Competency, Resources, Adult Literacy learnersItem Assessment of National Health Insurance Scheme on beneficiary in Kwara State, Nigeria.(A Journal of the Department of Adult and Primary Education, University of Ilorin., 2018-01-21) Ambali, T. T.; Adesewa, I. AdeniyiAbstract This study assessed status of National Health Insurance Scheme among beneficiaries in Kwara State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The target population of the study were 4383 beneficiaries. A sample size of 255 respondents was selected through multi-stage sampling procedure. from a. A self-designed questionnaire was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was done using test re-test technique using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC), a co-efficient 0.84 was obtained. The administration of the instrument was done by the researchers and two field research assistants. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed high level of awareness and accessibility to NHIS among the beneficiaries in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study therefore, recommended that the government agencies in charge of health sector should provide more sophisticated equipment and facilities at the healthcare centers for the provision of better healthcare and the government should improve on their technical, managerial, or institutional arrangements. Keywords: Assessment of National Health Insurance Scheme, National Health Insurance Scheme, BeneficiariesItem Availability and utilization of information and communication technology among instructors in Adult and non-formal education centres in Kwara State(The open University of Sri Lanka, 2021-06-01) Ambali, T. T.; Abdullahi, A. K.; Sholagberu, A. O.; Kayode, S. T.This study examined the availability and utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) among instructors in adult and nonformal education centers in Kwara State, Nigeria. Three objectives were raised and translated to research questions to guide the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study and 271 was considered as the target populations comprising male and female instructors. A sample size of one hundred and sixty (160) respondents was selected across the State. A multi-stage sampling procedure consisting of cluster sampling, purposive sampling and simple random sampling was adopted. Check list and questionnaire were used as an instrument for data collection for the study. The reliability of instruments was achieved using test-retest technique and a co-efficient 0.82 was obtained. The administration of the instruments was carried out by the researchers and five volunteer field research assistants. The data collected was analyzed using frequency count and percentages. One of the findings revealed that the level of utilization of ICT among instructors was low. It is therefore, recommended that there is a need to create awareness among instructors on the level of utilization of ICT to increase the level of consciousness for effective teaching learning process.Item Community participation in project execution for Sustainable Human Development: A non-formal Education Approach.(An official Journal of the College of Education, Al-Hikman University, Ilorin Nigeria., 2017-06-01) Sholagberu, A. O.; Ambali, T. T.Abstract This paper focuses on the knowledge and skills of community agents and village level workers, as part of non-formal education process for ensuring community participation in project identification, selection and formulation for sustainable development at the grass root level. Conceptual clarification was presented sequentially together with skills needed by village level workers and community agents in stimulating community participation. It was further recommended that there is a need for community mobilization on the importance of active participation of all members of the community in any project designed for the development of their community. There is a need as well for wider dissemination of knowledge that will be geared towards a better understanding of community project, its nature, dimension and its feasibility study. Key words: Community participation, Project execution and Non-Formal EducationItem Community participation in project execution for Sustainable Human Development: A Non-formal Education Approach(Al-Hikmah Journal of Education, 2017-06-01) Sholagberu, A. O; Ambali, T. T.This paper focuses on the knowledge and skills of community agents and village level workers as part of non-formal education process for ensuring community participation in project identification, selection and formulation for sustainable development at the grass root level. Conceptual clarification was presented sequentially together with skills needed by village level workers and community agents in stimulating community participation. It was concluded that the selection of sustainable community driven development projects is a matter that should concerned village level workers. It was further recommended that there is a need for community mobilization on the importance of active participation of all members of the community in any project designed for the development of their community. There is a need as well for wider dissemination of knowledge that will be geared towards a better understanding of community project its nature, dimension and its feasibility study.Item Considerations in increasing popular participation in Community Development Projects in Ilorin Emirate: Theoretical and Empirical Evidences(Centre for Ilorin Studies (CILS), University of Ilorin, 2016-02-11) Ambali, T. T.Abstract It is true that there are several Nigerians, especially indigenes of Ilorin, who are poor and cannot afford basic needs of life. It is also true that governments at all levels cannot meet the needs of every one. Therefore, the wells off members of the community have to complement efforts of government(s) as individuals or as organizations. In this regard, this descriptive and prescriptive paper provides information on the social and economic status of Kwara State, by extension Ilorin Emirate, among other states in Nigeria. This is followed by discussions on how to mobilize people, particularly those who are better off in the Emirate, to contribute to the development of their immediate community. Also, the paper is framed by theory of community participation which suggests inclusion of all, irrespective of their social and economic position in the society, in development process. That is, everyone has a deposit that can enhance development and therefore should be adequately involved in the process. The paper also benefits from the findings of a research on interactive effects of social, economic and psychological factors on community participation. The findings of the study suggest factors which can be explored to enhance participation. In conclusion, the paper provides road map for further development of the Ilorin Emirate. Key Words: Considerations, Increasing popular participation, Community Development Projects, Ilorin Emirate, Theoretical, Empirical EvidencesItem Cooperate Social Responsibility of Airtel Nigeria towards Youth Empowerment and well-being of people in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria.(Published by the Department of Adult Education, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria., 2019-06-12) Nasiru, Hamza; Ambali, T. T.; Abdullahi, A. K.Abstract This study examined corporate social responsibility of Airtel Nigeria towards Youth Empowerment and well-being of the people in Lagos Metropolis. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The target population of the study were 4,174 comprise male and female A sample size of 250 respondents were selected through multi-stage sampling procedure. A self-designed questionnaire was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was done using test re-test technique and a co-efficient 0.85 was obtained through Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The administration of the instrument was done by the researchers and four field research assistants. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics: frequency counts, percentages and mean scores. The findings of the study revealed that the lack of accurate data, inadequate funding are the challenges facing Airtel Nigeria in providing social responsibility. The study therefore, recommended that: Airtel Nigeria should use survey data to conclude on any project or programme intended for the youth. Accurate data of youth residing in Lagos metropolis, as well as challenges facing the youth should be put into consideration in planning any cooperate social responsibility programmes. Keywords: CSR, Airtel, Youths Empowerment, Well-being,Item Disabled Adult Learner’s Self Concept and Relationship with their Age: A case Study of Maiduguri Rehabilitation Centre.(Department of Physical and Health Education, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria., 2005-12-16) Ambali, T. T.; Fajonyomi, A. A.ABSTRACT The study examined the self-concept of 109 disabled learners in rehabilitation centers in Maiduguri and looked into the influence of age on their self-concept. The result of the study revealed that there are high level of participation by the disabled learners in the programmes run by the three rehabilitation centers in Maiduguri and the learners have higher self-concept of themselves. There was evidence that young disabled learners have a high self-concept than the older ones. Based on the findings of this study, it is suggested that the existing facilities and programmes being offered at the center should be sustained and improve upon since there was evidence of high level of participation at the three rehabilitation centers studied. Also, there may be the need to separate disabled learners in each class into different groups based on their ages such as those under 40 years and those above it for effective programme intervention. Key words: Disabled, Adult learners, self-concept, Relationship, Age and rehabilitation centersItem Harnessing Indigenous Resources: A Paradigm shift towards Assets Based Community Development.(A Journal of the Department of Adult and Primary Education, University, 2017-05-03) Ambali, T. T.Abstract The paper discussed how to harness indigenous resources through Assets-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. The approach suggests a paradigm shift from over dependence on government in providing individual felt needs to the community which is seen to have the resources needed for development. On this note, the paper identified strategies for harnessing indigenous resources, challenges in the adoption of ABCD model in the Nigeria Context and policy suggestions. It is, therefore, recommended that community members should actively participate in the affair of the community and also Community Technical Committee (CTC) should be formed within the community with the view of discovering individuals and community potentials. Key words: Harnessing, Indigenous Resources, Assets Based Community DevelopmentItem Impact of inquiry of teaching method in Adult Literacy class for effective learning outcome in Ilorin Metropolis(Published by Faculty of Education University Port-Harcort., 2016-05-17) Mohammed, R. M. O.; Ambali, T. T.Abstract This study investigated the impact of inquiry method of teaching in adult literacy class for effective learning outcome in Ilorin metropolis. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design of pre-test, post- test to enable the researcher evaluate the performance of the learners. The paper generated two research questions and one hypothesis to guide the study. The population for the study covered all adult learners in Ilorin. Twenty (20) learners were sampled using cluster sampling technique, from two adult literacy centers' in Ilorin East and Ilorin South Local Government Areas in Kwara State. The participants were randomly assigned to experimental group (inquiry method) and control group (conventional method), were taught with detailed instructional programme in Social Studies which was designed in both methods. The researcher used 15 multiple questions tagged Social Studies Performance test as the instrument. The test was administered on both groups in pre-test and post-lest simultaneously by the researchers. The study covered a period of five weeks 1st week Pre-test, 2nd - 4th week- Treatment control (teaching) and 5th week post-test. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer both research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOFA) as used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 alpha level. Among other things, the study recommends the use of inquiry method in teaching adults in post literacy programme as if fosters deep understanding and assimilation of the subject matters. Key words: Inquiry method, Teaching, Adult Literacy Class, Effective Learning OutcomeItem Impact of National Directorate of Employment Vocational Training Programme on Living Standard of participants in Kwara State(Published by the Department of Continuing Education and Community Development, Ibrahim Babangida University Lapai, Nigeria., 2016-01-18) Ambali, T. T.; Abdullahi, A. K.Abstract This study focused on the impact of National Directorate of Employment vocational training programme on participants’ standard of living in Kwara State. The paper has one research question and three (3) hypotheses to guide the researchers. Survey design was used and sample for the study comprised one hundred and fifty (150) respondents randomly selected from various vocational centers across the three (3) Senatorial Districts in Kwara State. A questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. The reliability co-efficient of the instrument was done using test retest technique. A reliability coefficient of 0.87 was obtained which revealed that the instrument was reliable enough to carry out the study. The data collected were subjected to appropriate analysis such as frequency counts, percentage, t-test and Analysis of Variance. All hypotheses formulated for the study were tested at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that vocational training has improved quality of life of the participants in the state and there were no differences on the impact based on gender, age and working experience. Based on the findings recommendations were proffered for the participants and the Directorate amongst which was that government should make provision for more resettlement items to enable the Directorate to settle more participants as they complete the programme. Keywords: Impact, Vocational Training, Standard of Living, Participants and Kwara State Abstract This study focused on the impact of National Directorate of Employment vocational training programme on participants’ standard of living in Kwara State. The paper has one research question and three (3) hypotheses to guide the researchers. Survey design was used and sample for the study comprised one hundred and fifty (150) respondents randomly selected from various vocational centers across the three (3) Senatorial Districts in Kwara State. A questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. The reliability co-efficient of the instrument was done using test retest technique. A reliability coefficient of 0.87 was obtained which revealed that the instrument was reliable enough to carry out the study. The data collected were subjected to appropriate analysis such as frequency counts, percentage, t-test and Analysis of Variance. All hypotheses formulated for the study were tested at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that vocational training has improved quality of life of the participants in the state and there were no differences on the impact based on gender, age and working experience. Based on the findings recommendations were proffered for the participants and the Directorate amongst which was that government should make provision for more resettlement items to enable the Directorate to settle more participants as they complete the programme. Keywords: Impact, Vocational Training, Standard of Living, ParticipantsItem Learning needs analysis of prospective adult learners in University of Maiduguri.(A Publication of the Department of Economics, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria., 2007-03-11) Ambali, T. T.; Fajonyomi, A. A; Musa, U.ABSTRACT A Questionnaire survey was administered among junior staff members of University of Maiduguri to determine their learning needs at literacy classes. A total of fifty questionnaires was prepared and distributed among the prospective learners. The study included both male and female population and was conducted between November 2007 and January 2008. Learning Needs Analysis Questionnaire was administered on 45 randomly selected junior staff members. Of the 45 respondents, most of the prospective learners showed their preference for learning arithmetic (64.9%) followed by reading (32.4%) and writing (2.7%) was the least module interested in. As per the vocational training required by the prospective adult learners most of the people wanted to be taught a vocational skill different from their present area of specialty. The study reaffirmed the need for a bottom-top approach in curriculum development for adult learners by government and non-governmental organizations engaged in adult education programmes in Nigeria. Key words: Learner needs, Analysis, Prospective, Adult literacy and Learners.Item Local government councils Community Development in Nigeria: Hindrances to service delivery.(An official Journal of the department of Educational Foundations, the Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria., 2017-05-14) Mannan, A.; Isa, B; Ambali, T. T.Abstract Local government council, known in Nigeria as the third tier of government is charged with the duty of provision of basic social amenities to the citizens. This arm of government is viewed as the masses closest to the masses, However it is difficult in recent time to carry out its mandate due to a number of reasons here referred to as hindrances. Among others, funding, political consideration and social factors constituted the major hindrances. Particularly, the application or misapplication of the principle of state Joint Local Government Account is a reference. It is observed that most local government grant allocations are directly paid into the state government accounts, the situation which makes accessing the fund and the implementation of the mandates given to the Local Governments by the Nigerian Constitution very difficult. In conclusion, as the hindrances are created by man rather than natural, the paper called for a change in attitude of stakeholders Key words: Community Development, Social Services, Local Government and Service DeliveryItem Nature of Disability and Marital Status on the Self Concept of Disabled Learners in Maiduguri Rehabilitation Centre.(Community Development Association of Nigeria, 2015-11-12) Ambali, T. T.; Fajonyomi, A. AAbstract The study was conducted to examine how the nature of disability and marital status of disabled learners affect their self-concept. A total of one hundred and nine disabled adults were involved in the study. The result showed that though the disabled learners demonstrated a high level of self-concept, their self-concept appeared to be influenced by some factors such as their nature of disability as well as their marital status. The study therefore concluded that in order to impact the desired skills to all categories of disabled learners that attend classes at the centers, there is need to group them based on the nature of their disability. Also, the married ones among them should be separated from those that are single. These if done will go a long way in improving the level of what is acquired from the instructors by the disabled learners at the centers. Keywords: Effects, Disability, Marital status, Self-concept, Learners, Rehabilitation centreItem Predictors of Nigerian Intention to Donate Money and Time for Adult Literacy Cause in a University Community.(Published by Vaughan Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Leicester: England Standing Conference on University Teaching and Research in the Education of Adults: Conference Proceedings, 2016-12-08) Ambali, T. T.; Fajonyomi, A. A.Abstract The paper examined factors that predict intentions of Nigerians in the University community to voluntarily donate their money and time, particularly for the cause of adult literacy. It is evoked by the challenges of inadequate and dwindling statutory financial allocations to adult literacy. More, there are evidences that adult education is unfairly treated in terms of resource allocations when compared with school education. Precisely, the objectives of the paper are three folds: ascertains levels of money and time donation intentions well as determines the relationship between both, and identifies variables that make significant contributions to variation in money and time donation intentions. As there was no national statistics indicating donation behaviour, a sample of 420 respondents was drawn from the University of Ilorin community multi-stage sampling technique to cover lecturing staff, non-lecturing staff, students and non-university workers. The university community was chosen for its heterogeneity and cosmopolitanism. Informed by theories of volunteerism and planned behaviour well as review of literature, a questionnaire tagged 'Donation Intentions of Money and Time Questionnaire (DloMTQ)' was developed and validated. The DloMTQ contained items related to age, gender, marital status, religion, status of employment, highest academic qualifications, income level, religiosity, and attitude towards adult literacy which constitute independent variables (predictors) as well as items to measure 'money donation intention' and 'time donation intention' as response variables. Split-half reliability test was done separately for each group and for the entire group using Kuder-Richardson 21 technique. A reliability coefficient of 0.746 was obtained for whole group while separate groups had coefficients ranging from 0.812 to 0.640. All of the coefficients were found to be statistically significant, hence the questionnaire was considered fit for the study. The questionnaire was administered on the respondents at different times and locations: students in the classrooms; university staff in the offices and vendors/ drivers in shops/park. The administration was done by the authors and three assistants who were adequately informed about the purpose of the exercise and how it should be conducted with emphasis on being courteous. Data collected through the questionnaire were analysed. Prior to the statistical analysis, the data collected were adequately coded to generate appropriate dummy or interval variables. For instance variables of gender, marital status, religion and employment status were treated as dummy variables by awarding 1 point to main category and 0 to the alternative(s). Age attracted points ranging from 1 to 6; highest academic qualification was on 7-point increments and monthly income/allowance was on 6-point increments. Religiosity had a total of 15 points for three items and attitude a maximum of 50 for ten items drawn on 5-point Scale. On the dependent variables, each of the money donation intention and time donation intention got maximum point of eight. Descriptive statistics frequency, mean and standard deviation well as inferential statistics of multiple correlation and multiple regression analyses were applied. Statistical decision on significance of contributory and explanatory powers of the variables was taken at 0.05 probability level. The findings revealed that all the variables explained 6.5% of money donation intention variance and 10.8% of time donation variance. Religiosity was the most powerful predictor of money donation intention, followed by never married and age variables while married variable was the strongest predictor of time donation intention and next was that of never married, and once married, non-university workers, academic staff, income in descending order. Commonly found variables of age, gender, and attitude did not make the lists in both cases. Results suggested the need for further exploration with bulk of variance unexplained as well indicated that defining predictors of giving may be subject to cause and group involved. Key words: Predictors, Nigerian Intentions, Donate Money, Time, Adult Literacy, University CommunityItem Productivity Skills: A review of Literature and Implications for Community Development in Nigeria.(Published by Faculty of Arts and Education, Bauchi State University, Gadau, 2014-12-03) Ambali, T. T.; Ebireri, O. R.Abstract This paper reviewed literature on productivity skills and draw implications for community development in Nigeria. Literature were reviewed on productivity skills such as communications skills (listening, verbal, and written), analytical/research skills, computer/technical literacy, flexibility/adaptability/managing multiple priorities, interpersonal abilities, leadership/management skills, multicultural sensitivity/ awareness, planning/ organizing, problem-solving/ reasoning/ creativity and teamwork. Among the implications of productivity skills for community development in Nigeria drawn was that, it is important that community members communicate effectively. For through effective communication, community members are likely to understand themselves better which in the long run, the tendency to have higher level of harmonious co-existence is likely to be very high. The paper concluded that while these skills are seen to be important in the workplace, it could have spill over benefits to the community and sometimes even important for community development in Nigeria Key words: Productivity skills, Review of Literature, Community developmentItem Re-positioning adult education programmes for sustainable livelihood in Ilorin Metropolis of Kwara Nigeria.(Al-Hikman Journal of Educational. Published by Faculty of Education, Al-Hikman University, Ilorin Nigeria. https: // /index.php/aje_path/article/view/99, 2020-06-22) Sholagberu, A. O.; Kayode, S. T.; Ambali, T. T.Educating adult individual in any society is considered as a vital move towards liberating such individual adult. Thus, adult education programmes need to be readdressed to cater for individual adult needs in terms of economic, welfare and social development. Based on this premise, this paper explored the need to re-positioning adult education programmes for sustainable livelihood status of people in Ilorin Metropolis. Survey research design was adopted for the study and sample of 90 adult learners were randomly selected across three adult literacy centers in Ilorin metropolis. The study made use of a structured questionnaire to elicit relevance data from the respondents. Data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that there was a significant relationship between adult education programme and reducing poverty level of adult individual. Also, there was a significant relationship between adult education programme, economic benefits and attitudinal changes of individual adults in the society. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among others, that reliable and available data must be provided for proper planning and implementation of adult education programme. Society must ascribe value and prestige to this system of learning and appreciate it as needed for lifelong Education. Also, relevant and appropriate teaching and learning materials must be provided to adult literacy centres and adult facilitators/instructors must be adequately motivated.Item Records and records keeping in literacy programmes.(Journal of the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences University of Maiduguri, Nigeria., 2007-02-10) Fajonyomi, A. A.; Ebireri, O. R.; Ambali, T. T.ABSTRACT Records connote a catalogue of activities, events or information on literacy programmes. The information contained therein are usually organized and should be properly maintained to facilitate smooth flow of information when required. This paper is therefore an attempt to discuss the nature of records and importance of records in literacy programmes; records typology and procedure for record production and storage. The paper concluded that production of records which are readily accessible is very important for effective and efficient literacy education, particularly in decision making. The author suggested the involvement of all in literacy data collection and processing. Also suggested was that part of the capacity building project(s) embarking upon by Agencies for Mass Education and other institutions should have data management included as an important area to which every participant should be exposed. Key words: Records, Keeping, Literacy and ProgrammeItem Relationship between Social Status of members of Community Based Associations and their level of Participation in Development Projects in Kwara State, Nigeria.(A Publication of Nigerian Council for Adult Education, 2016-10-28) Ambali, T. T.Abstract This study determined the relationship between social status of members of Community Based Associations (CBAs) and their level of participation in development projects in Kwara state, Nigeria. Two objectives were raised, and two hypotheses tested. The study used survey as well as correlation research designs. The population of the study was 15,477 members of 469 CBAs in Kwara State but only 1170 were selected as sample for the purpose of the study and 1008, respondents who completed the instrument adequately were used for the analysis. The sample was selected using multi-stage sampling technique. An instrument ‘tagged’ social status and participation questionnaire (SSPQ) was used to collect the data analysed. The instrument was validated and tested for reliability using odd-even reliability technique. A reliability coefficient of 0.761 obtained was found to be statistically significant at P<0.05. Multiple correlation analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and multiple regression analysis were used to test the hypotheses. All decisions were taken at probability level of 0.05. The study found that the variables of social status explained 10.07 percent of the variation in the level of participation with level of education, age and social relation making significant contributions to the variation in the level of participation of members of CBAs in development project. The second finding was that the relationship between social status and level of participation was statistically significant at F (6,1001) = 20.076. Based on the findings recommendations were made. Among others, it was recommended that community based association members should be provided with opportunities to further their education in order to be better informed to understand and contribute to discussion more intelligibly. Keywords: Social Status, Community Based Associations, Participation, Development Projects