ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to determine Effectiveness of Environmental Education programmes in University of Benin, Benin City. Four (4) research Question were raised to guide the study.
Descriptive survey design was adopted for this study, a sample size of one hundred and ninetyseven (197) undergraduate from the total population of about 1,992 students (both male and female) across four departments within four faculties in the university of Benin, Benin City.the the sample was drawn using the purposive sampling technique. A self structured questionnaire wasused to collect data for this study. constructed which contains items that provided demographic data and item to elicit responses to the research question, the questionnaire was validated by the researcher's project supervisor and two other experts of the Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education. Reliability was achieved using split half method and Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient of 0.78 was obtained. Data collected from the study was analyzed using frequency counts and percentage.
The findings reveal that the environmental education program at the University of Benin has significantly improved students’ environmental knowledge and career readiness, with a high level of awareness about sustainability and climate change. However, its impact on promoting behavioral change, such as waste reduction and recycling, remains low. While the program has strengthened students' problem-solving skills and leadership in environmental initiatives, practical engagement in sustainability practices is still lacking. The research concludes that achieving a more effective environmental education program requiresbridging the gap between awareness and action through hands-on learning experiences. The research recommends that future efforts focus on integrating practical sustainability initiatives, increasing institutional support, and fostering collaborations between universities, policymakers, and environmental organizations to enhance environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability practices.
