8. Influence of good maintenance culture of sports facilities on sports development In Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba

Abstract

The study investigates the influence of good maintenance culture of sports facilities on sports development in Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, with a focus on funding, media programs, and personnel development. A descriptive survey of 300 participants, including sports directors, coaches, committee members, and athletes, was conducted. A self-developed questionnaire and personal facility inspection were employed for data collection. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings revealed that a good maintenance culture does not significantly influence sports funding and sponsorship, as indicated by a t-value of −0.026 and a p-value of 0.489, supporting the null hypothesis. Further investigation into the effect of maintenance culture on media programs and personnel development was explored in subsequent hypotheses. Based on this result, the null hypothesis is thereby accepted. This means that, according to the data, there is no statistically significant evidence to suggest that the maintenance culture of sports facilities has a significant influence on funding, media programs, and personnel development in Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba. Essentially, the data supports the claim that good maintenance culture does not have a notable impact on personnel development in this context. It was therefore recommended that by addressing areas like fund and sponsorship, media programme and personnel developments, PAAU can enhance its good maintenance culture, increase sports participation, and ultimately improve the overall development of its sports programs, contributing to the universities and the community’s socio-economic growth. This research highlights the need for enhanced maintenance practices to ensure the longevity and effectiveness of sports facilities in promoting future sports development at PAAU, Anyigba