University Education Politicization in Nigeria: Implications and Ways Forward
Keywords:
Implication, Politicization of University Education
Abstract
Nigerian public universities in recent times have been engulfed with different challenges. Some of the challenges are the indigenization of principal officers/ and the politicization of university education, this paper is aimed to examine the implications of university education politicization in Nigeria. Secondary data and primary data were adopted for the paper. The data were collected from both print and online publications that are related to the title of the paper. The paper concluded that the implication of university education politicization has contributed to the falling standard of university education, poor management, poor international rating, under-development, corruptions and strike actions. The paper recommended that the federal and state government in Nigeria should grant full autonomy to public universities. This will help to prevent political influence in the administration and management of public universities in Nigeria.
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2. Adanwa, C. C. &Ogunode, N. J. (2022) Impacts of strike action on students of Public universities in Nigeria and the way forward. MiastoPrzyszoci, 27, 1-11
3. Ademola, E.O., Ogundipe, A.T. &Babatunde, W.T. (2014) Students’ enrolment into tertiary institutions in Nigeria: the influence of the founder’s reputation – A case study. Computing, Information Systems, Development Informatics & Allied Research Journal, 5(3).https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272430614
4. Adetunji, A. T. &Ogunleye, K. A. (2015)The effects of government policies on university administrators: A review of Nigeria. International Journal of Management Research Administration & Leadership
5. Ajayi, I.A. &Ayode, I.B. (2005) Fundamental of education management. Ado Ekiti: Grem line Publishers.
6. Akpakwu, O.S &Okwo, F. A. (2014) Politics and the appointment of council members, vice-chancellors and other principal officers in the federal universities in the North Central states of Nigeria. Journal of Education and Practice, 5, (33)
7. Alemika, E.O. (n.d) Security challenges and university system in Nigeria
8. Anonyme, J. (2012). Cabal behind ASUU strike. The Vanguard online publication. Jan., 28th.
9. Chukwuaguzie, E. E, Ogoma, A. J &Demvihin, A. N. (2021)Influence Of Politics On The Appointment of Vice Chancellors, Members of Governing Councils And Other Principal Officers In The North-West States Of Nigeria.International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, 4, (2), 209 – 228
10. Daniel-Kalioi, B. (2019) Policy Implementation and the Challenges of Leadership in Nigerian Universities. International Journal of Scientific Research in Education,12, (2), 326-350
11. Dunn, D.D (2009) Accountability, democratic theory and higher education. Educational policy, 17, (1), 60-70
12. Dzurgba, A. (2008). Nigeria politics and ethical behavior, Ibadan: John Archers
13. Elujekwute, E. C. (2019). Politics of education and administration in Nigeria.Makurdi: Jim Publishing
14. Godwin C. Agbo (2017) Educational Corruption in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria: Implications for Global Peace, Development and Progress in the 21st Century, 2, (1)
15. Justine, I. C. Agbodike F, C. &Ogomegbulam, A R,(2015) The Application of Federal Character Principle and Its Implication on Service Delivery in Nigerian Federal Civil Service. International Journal of Human Resource Studies, 5, (3), 1-15
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17. Knott, J.H. & Payne, A.A. (2006)The impact of state governance structure on higher education resources and research activities. Paper Presented at the Texas A&M Conference on Public Management at Texas 56-63.
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19. Mishia, R.C (2012) Theory of education administration. New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation
20. Murtala, O. M. Nelly, A. F. &Ogunode, N. J (2022) Psychological Effects of Strike Actions on Academic Staff of Public Universities in Nigeria. Electronic Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 4,(4), 29-40
21. Nwaka, N, G (Undated) Reducing Educational Wastage to Regenerate Nigerian Higher Education for National Development. Journal of Assertiveness
22. Nwodm, O (2021) Bureaucratic Corruption and Staff Recruitment in the Nigerian University System: A Study of the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. African Journal of Public Affairs, 12, (3), 151-167
23. Ogunode, N. J. & Ahmad I (2022) Recruitment in Public Tertiary Education in Nigeria: Problems and Way Forward. International Journal of Inclusive and Sustainable Education, 1(2), 29-39
24. Ogunode, N. J., Ugochukwu, U. C. &Jegede, D. (2022) Effect of Strike Actions on Nigerian Higher Education Goals and Programme. European Multidisciplinary Journal of Modern Science, 6, 1-9.
25. Ogunode, N. J., Ugochukwu, U. C., &Iroegbu, A. I. (2022) Internationalization of Nigerian higher education: problems and way forward. Spanish Journal of Innovation and Integrity, 6, 202-213.
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27. Ogunode, N. J., &Ndayebom, A. J. (2022) Problems faced by teaching programmes in Nigerian public tertiary institutions and way forward. Kresna Social Science and Humanities Research Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Development: Problems, Analysis and Prospects, 203-211.
28. Ogunode, N. J., &Okwelogu, I. S. (2022) Investigation into causes of inadequate academic staff in public universities in north-central Nigeria. MiastoPrzyszłości Kielce, 25, 308-313.
29. Ogunode, N. J., Akin-Ibidiran T. Y. &Ibidiran J. A. (2022) Analysis of factors responsible for the poor ranking of public universities in Nigeria and the way forward. European Multidisciplinary Journal of Modern Science, 5, 1-15.
30. Ogunode, N. J., Akinjobi F. N., & Musa, A. (2022) Analysis of Factors Responsible for Nigerians’ Patronizing of Foreign Higher Education. European Multidisciplinary Journal of Modern Science, 6, 19-29.
31. Ogunode, N. J., Jegede, D., & Musa, A. (2021) Problems Facing Academic Staff of Nigerian Universities and the Way Forward. International Journal on Integrated Education, 4 (I), 230-239.
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33. Ogunode, N. J, Akinlade O, M. &Abubakar, M. (2021) Quality Assurance in Nigerian Public Higher institutions: Challenges and Way Forward. International Scientific research Journal, 2, l, (7), 36-55
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37. Ogunode, N. J. Josiah, H. F &Ajape T. S (2021) Effects of Corruption on Public Universities Administration in Nigeria. Journal of Educational discoveries and long life learning 2, (7), 5-18
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39. Ogunode, N. J &Omenuko, E. C (2021) Planning of Public University Education in Nigeria: Challenges and Solutions. International Journal of Development and Public Policy, 1, (7), 5-11
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42. Ogunode, N, J, Ajape T, S &Jegede, D (2020) University Education Policies in Nigeria: Challenges Preventing the Implementation and the Ways Forward. JournalSinestesia, 10, (2), 66-85
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47. Onoyeme, J. (2012). Cabal behind ASUU strike. The Vanguard; online publication. January 28th
48. Omotere, T. (2014) Effects of ASUU strike on the academic performance of university students. M.Ed. Thesis, Ego Booster Books.
49. Osuji, C. N. (2015). Perceived impact of politics on the management of secondary schools in South-East Nigeria. Unpublished Ph.D. Thesis, University of Nigeria Nsukka
50. Pinga, M, Ivase, A, S &Nomayu, S, P (n.d) Perceived influence of politics On The Management of Higher Institutions in Benue State, Nigeria.
51. Premium times (2022) Reps-reject-proposal-to-stop-proliferation of tertiary institutions in Nigeria.https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/555514-reps-reject-proposal-to-stop-proliferation-of-tertiary-institutions-in-nigeria.html
52. Punch (2022) The proliferation of public higher institutions is harmful. Retrieved June 13, 2022, from https://punchng.com/proliferation-of-public-higher-institutions-harmful/
53. Schmadt, D.G. (2006). Gubernatorial authority and influence on public higher education in the United States. Retrieved on 20/2/2013 from (6/5)343-4038c loss @ Vanderbilt Educ.
54. Udida, I. A., Bassey, U. U, Udofia, I. U. &Egbona, E. A. (2009) system performance and sustainability of higher education in Nigeria.
55. Yawe, A. A., Ivagher, E. D., &Ijov, M. T. (2015) Impact of political appointments on the management of higher education in Nigeria. Report on Opinion, 7, (4), 82-89.
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2023-01-02
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Ogunode, N.J., Atobauka, I.S. and Ayoko, V.O. 2023. University Education Politicization in Nigeria: Implications and Ways Forward. International Journal on Integrated Education. 6, 1 (Jan. 2023), 1-11. DOI:https://doi.org/10.17605/ijie.v6i1.3850.
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