Principals Material Resources Management Competence in Secondary Schools in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State

This study evaluated the Principals Material Resources Management Competence in Secondary Schools in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. The specific objectives of the study were to: examine the to; determine the availability of material resources in the secondary school; determine the skills needed by principals in planning material resources in secondary schools; determine the skills needed by principals in organizing material resources in secondary schools; determine the skills needed by principals in controlling the material resources in secondary schools; determine the skills needed by principals in secondary schools for evaluating the use of material resources. The Research design employed in the study is descriptive survey research design. The data generated for the study comprises of primary sources (field survey). Primary data are those obtained directly from the originators or main source. The population of this study was 904, and this comprised of 42 principals, 12 supervisors, and 850 teachers for the 42 secondary schools in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. Source: Anaocha LG H Qs, 2023. The sample sizes of 559 were chosen for the study. The study found that: there is significant difference in the mean ratings of the principals and supervisors on the competences needed by school principals for planning the use of materials resources in their schools. Principals differ significantly in their opinions regarding the mean ratings of the principals and supervisors on the competences needed by school principals for planning the use of materials resources in their schools. The study recommends Principals, teachers and supervisors should cooperate and work in synergy to develop a comprehensive report about the inadequacy of material resources in schools in the area and how it has constrained them from ensuring full implementation of the content of the curriculum. Principals should uphold the planning competences been deployed in managing the schools by collaborating with teachers and supervisors to ensure that more practicable planning practices and strategies are put to use.