Supervisors' Leadership Frames: Implications for Implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) In Nigeria

The purpose of this study was to explore the leadership frames of supervisor of public schools in Nigeria required for effective implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Nigeria. This study draws on work of Bolman and Deals (1990) four-Frame Leadership Model. Using Three research questions and three null hypotheses, the samples of the study consisted of 600 supervisors of public schools in Nigeria. Data collection was done through a five-point Likert scale questionnaire, its internal coefficient of internal consistency was 0.85 using Cronbach alpha. The data obtained were statistically analysed using mean scores and independent t-test analysis. Result indicated that distributed leadership is essential ingredient for promoting educational excellence. It was concluded that distributed forms of leadership among the wider staff is likely to have a significant influence on the academic achievement of students/pupil outcomes than that which is likely top down. It was recommended among others that the type of leaders demanded for effective implementation of UBE are not leaders involved in money running at billion of naira in foreign bank account to the detriment of welfare of their people. That it should be an engagement of many people in leadership activity of directing and following the contour of expertise in an organization

Gender Equity and Empowerment in Nigeria: Implications for Educational Management

Despite the tremendous efforts by the Nigeria government over the past threedecades to increase educational opportunities for males and females, genderchallenges still lie ahead if the goal of Education for All is to be achieved.The paper, therefore, set to discuss the significant persistent gender gap inthe educational system, even at the management level and how genderequality will empower girls/women and develop the family and educationalsystem at large. It will also allow for female participation in allocation ofadministrative posts in the educational and other sectors of the economy. Theeducation of the female will bring about a micro and macro benefits ofdevelopment. The paper also presents an overview of the social-cultural andeconomic factors that affect schooling. To help bridge the gap of genderdisparity, some strategies, programmes and projects are being recommendedto promote female participation in education and management positions inNigeria in order to move the country forward from underdevelopment todeveloped nation