SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CONSTRAINTS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TERTIARY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA
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socio-economic, socio-political, management and administration, tertiary educationAbstract
Tertiary education is the level of education that comes after secondary education in Nigeria. The goal of tertiary education is to contribute to national development by providing high-level and relevant manpower training. The key functions of tertiary education include teaching, research, development, and dissemination of knowledge. These functions are instrumental in producing skilled professionals who can work at managerial and technocratic levels in the economic, social, technological, and political systems of the nation. In addition to imparting relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes, tertiary education prepares individuals to succeed in their careers and contribute to the economic growth of the nation. The effective management of various tertiary educational institutions in Nigeria is being hindered by myriads of socio-political and economic problems that require urgent attention and prompt solutions. These problems include inadequate fund allocation, corruption, and leadership problems. To improve and integrate the nation's socio-cultural values that pave the way to national development, it is essential to tackle these challenges. This paper examines the concept of educational management and discusses the goals and functions of tertiary education. It also highlights the political and socio-political constraints that hinder effective management. To address these challenges, the paper recommends that tertiary institutions should be adequately funded through grants and other available resources. It also emphasizes the need to tackle various socio-political problems and ensure that tertiary education has autonomy and academic freedom overall.
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