The Effect of Boko Haram Insurgent on the Growth of Tertiary Institutions in North Eastern Region of Nigeria: A Case Study of Four Selected Institutions (2015-2024)

Abstract

the general study explores on how the ongoing Boko Haram insurgent activities in North-Eastern Nigeria are adversely affecting tertiary education performance in the region. It investigates the effect of the sect's activities on student enrollment, academic performance, infrastructure development, and career mobility of academic staff in four selected tertiary institutions: University of Maiduguri, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, College
of Agriculture Gujba (now in Damaturu due to Boko Haram attack), and Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic Geidam. Findings reveal reduced enrollment, declining academic performance, staff departures, facility destruction, and hindered infrastructure development as consequences of the insurgency. Policy recommendations include bolstering security within and around Tertiary institutions and providing lucrative risk allowances packages for
academic staff in the North-East region. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative research methods.