GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT

The study aimed at analyzing cashless policy and effective school administration in secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted in Akwa Ibom State. The population of the study consisted of all secondary school administrators in Akwa Ibom State. Simple sampling technique was used to select 200 respondents used as the sample size in the study area. The instrument used in this study for data collection was a questionnaire titled "Cashless Policy and Effective School Administration Questionnaire (CPESAQ)." Face and content validation of the instrument was carried out by an expert in test, measurement, and evaluation to ensure that the instrument has the accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness for the study under consideration. The reliability coefficient obtained was 0.85, and this was high enough to justify the use of the instrument. The researcher subjected the data generated for this study to appropriate statistical techniques, such as descriptive analysis to answer the research questions and regression analysis to test the hypothesis. The test for significance was done at 0.05 alpha levels. The study revealed that the emergence of cashless policies has brought about significant changes in various sectors, including education. The implementation of cashless policies in schools has transformed the way administrators handle financial transactions and manage resources. This study focuses on the experiences of secondary school administrators in Akwa Ibom State regarding the cashless policy and its impact on effective school administration. The study concluded that by enhancing transparency, streamlining processes, and promoting convenience and financial inclusion, the policy contributes to overall efficiency and accountability within schools. As technology continues to advance, the adoption of cashless systems in education can be seen as a progressive step towards modernizing school administration and improving educational outcomes. Also, cashless policy is adopted in a high extent by administrators in secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State. The extent of success in secondary school administration in Akwa Ibom State is of high too. Finally, there is significant effect of cashless policy on secondary school administration in Akwa Ibom State. One of the recommendations made was that the government and relevant authorities should invest in the necessary infrastructure to support cashless transactions in schools. This includes ensuring stable internet connectivity, providing reliable power supply, and establishing secure and user-friendly digital payment platforms.