JAIDE
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): European Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy

Accountability in University System in Nigeria: Challenges and Way Forward

Niyi Jacob Ogunode (Department of Education, University of Abuja, Nigeria)
Mbaocha Adolphus Obioma (Department of Educational Management, University of Abuja, Nigeria)
Attiku Muazu Belloh (Educational Foundation Department, School of Education, Federal College of Education Katsina)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Jun 2023

Abstract

This paper looked at Accountability in the University system in Nigeria and its Challenges. Secondary data were adopted for the paper. The secondary data were collected from online and print publications. The paper concluded that lack of political will, weak accountability culture, weak labour unions, weak participation of stakeholder, poor implementation of accountability policies, poor monitoring of universities by anti-corruption agencies and other regulatory institutions, political influence and lack of autonomy amongst others are the factors responsible for poor accountability in the university system in Nigeria. To address these challenges, the paper suggested that Federal and State Governments should develop the political will to ensure visitation panels are constituted every five years and the white paper released should be implemented as at when due, to promote accountability in the universities. University administrators and managers should be trained and retrained on the importance of ensuring and promoting the culture of accountability in the universities. The various labour unions in the universities should be proactive in ensuring accountability in the universities. Also, autonomy should be granted to the universities to eliminate political influence activities in the universities.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JAIDE

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

European Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy - is dedicated to the rapid dissemination of important research results to the global artificial intelligence (AI) community and digital economy. It is an open-access, community-focused journal publishing research covering all aspects ...