School Administrators in Basic Education in Nigeria
Keywords:
Basic Schools, School Administrator, Challenges
Abstract
This paper discussed the challenges Basic school administrators are facing in Nigeria. Secondary data were employed in the presentation. The data were collected from both print and online publications. The paper concluded that inadequate funds, Shortage of professional teachers, inadequate infrastructure facilities, insecurity problems, shortage of instructional materials, poor motivation and a high population of students are some of the challenges Basic school administrators are facing in Nigeria. To solve the challenges, the paper hereby recommended increment in the funding of Basic schools, employment of more teachers, provision of more infrastructure facilities, and instructional materials, motivation of school administrators and provision of adequate security in Basic schools.
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2. Adelabu, M.A. (2005). Teacher motivation and incentives in Nigeria. Nigeria: Eldis Document Store.
3. Agbowuro, C,.J & Joseph, S,. J . (2014).Universal basic education (UBE) in Nigeria problems
a. and Prospects in learning basic science in the upper basic: a case study of Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State.
4. Ahaotu, G, N. & Ogunode, J, N (2021) Challenges Facing Administrators of Public Higher Institutions in Nigeria and the Ways Forward. Central Asian Journal of Literature, Philosophy and Culture. 2(2), 29-37
5. Christine, A., Hayatu, S.J (2014). Universal basic education in Nigeria problems and prospects in
a. learning basic science in the upper basic: a case study of Kajuru local government area of Kaduna state. Nigeria: University of Jos Faculty of Education Department of Science and Technology Education.
6. Chukwuka, C.O. (2013). Influence of extra-moral activities on the academic performance of
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9. Etuk, S. E. (2007). Provision and management of facilities in primary and secondary schools. International Journal of Educational Planning and Administration, 1(3), 7-16.
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12. Kubiat U. (2018). Challenges of Primary Education in Nigeria https://researchcyber.com/challenges-primary- education-nigeria/
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21. Ogunode, N., J & Josiah, H. F. (2023) Deployment of Instructional Materials in Basic Schools in Nigeria: Impact, Challenges and Implications for Decision Making By School Administrators. International Journal of Inclusive and Sustainable Education 2(1)
22. Ogunode, J. N. (2020a). Administration of Primary School Education in Nigeria: Challenges and
a. the Ways Forward. Inter-cathedra 4(45), 197–205. http://dx.doi.org/10.17306/J.INTERCATHEDRA.2020.00108
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a. institutions and the way forward. Journal of Ethics and Diversity in International Communication, 1, (4), 8-15
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a. Marketing & Human Resource Research. 1(1),
26. Ogunode, N.J Ahmed, I & Ayoko, V.O (2023) Application of Petrol Subsidy Funds to Address
a. the Problems of Universal Basic Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria. Web of Scholars: Multidimensional Research Journal, 2, (1), 1-9
27. Ogunode N. J, Jegede, D. & Ajape T. S. (2021) Educational Policies of Primary School
a. Education in Nigeria: Challenges Preventing the Implementation and the Ways Forward. Central Asian Journal of Social Sciences and History, 02, (03) 14-25
28. Ogunode, N. J & Stephen, S. A (2021) The Effects of Corruption on Basic Education
a. Administration in Nigeria and the way Forward. International Journal on Integrated Education, 4, (10), 11-19
29. Ogunode, N. J. Richard, U. N & Musa, A (2021) An Investigation into Factors Responsible For Shortage of Funds in the Administration of Public Primary Schools in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria. Journal of Intellectual Property and Human Rights, 1, (3), 15-23
30. Ogunode N. J. & Nasir, D (2021) Challenges Facing Curriculum Implementation of Basic
a. School Education in Nigeria and the Way Forward. American Journal of Social and
b. Humanitarian Research, 2, (6), 25-32
31. Ogunode, N.J., Ohibime, E.O., Nasir, D. & Gregory, D.M. (2021) Basic education in Nigeria: challenges and the way forward. Journal of Intellectual Property and Human Rights, 1,
a. (2), 1-13
32. Ogunode, N.J. & Agwor, N.O. (2021) Perception of Secondary School Teachers on the Causes of Inadequate Infrastructural Facilities in Public Secondary Schools in Gwagwalada Area
a. Council of F.C.T, Abuja, Nigeria. Electronic Research Journal of Behavioural Sciences, (4), 1-9
33. Ogunode, N.J. & Madu, C.O. (2021) Education financing in Nigeria: problems and the way
a. forward. International Journal of Development and Public Policy, 1, (5), 162-172
34. Ogunode, N J, & Abashi, L. E. (2020) An Investigation into the Administrative Challenges
a. Facing the Administration of Universal Basic Schools in Abaji area council of FCT, Abuja, Nigeria. Worldwide Journal of Research, 1, (3), 27-39. https://w-jr.
b. com/index.php/wjr/article/view/33
35. Ogunode, N. J. & Ahaotu, G. N. (2021) The Effects of Incessant Closure of Schools on School Administration in Northern Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Analyses and Emerging Technology 1(4), 98-103
36. Ogunode, N. J. Ahaotu G. N. & Obi, E. U (2021) Effects of Insecurity on School
a. Administration in Nigeria. Middle European Scientific Bulletin, (13).P:94-102
37. Ogunode, N. J. Ohibime E. O., Okwelogu, I. S., & Musa, A. (2021) Deployment of Information Communication Technology (ICT) for Effective Security Management in Nigerian Educational System. Middle European Scientific Bulletin, (19), 136-146
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39. Ukozor, C.U & Ogunode, N. J (2022) Investigation into Causes of Inadequate Infrastructural
a. Facilities in Basic Schools in Abuja, Nigeria. Spanish Journal of Innovation and Integrity, (8), 80-88
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41. World Bank (2017). The Federal Republic of Nigeria Program-For-Results Financing Better Education Service Delivery For All (Besda) (P160430) Environment and Social Systems Assessment (ESSA). Final Draft.
42. World Education News & Reviews (2017). Education in Nigeria. Retrieved from: https://wenr.wes.org/2017/03/education-
a. in-Nigeria
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2023-06-08
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Ogunode, N.J., Mbata , F.O. and AYOKO, V.O. 2023. School Administrators in Basic Education in Nigeria. International Journal on Integrated Education. 6, 6 (Jun. 2023), 48-57. DOI:https://doi.org/10.17605/ijie.v6i6.4471.
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