THE INTEGRATIONAL VALUES OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN NIGERIA’S EDUCATION SYSTEM
Keywords:
Leadership, Transformation, Education, Vision, and CreativityAbstract
This article identified the problem of unethical behaviors associated with poor qualitative education in Nigeria. In Nigeria’s educational sector where educational challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, low teacher motivation, and inconsistent curriculum delivery persist, transformational leadership offers a promising approach towards inspiring educators and administrators alike. This necessitates the integration of transformational leadership within the system as a pivotal strategy for fostering systemic change and improving educational outcomes. This article examines transformational leadership and how its implementation can cultivate a more engaged and effective educational environment. Through expository method and critical analysis, the ills of the Nigerian education system have been unveiled showing how transformational leadership style can fix its challenges. Ultimately, systematic policy reforms that will embrace transformational leadership principles is advocated for, to achieve sustainable improvements in the education system, ensuring that it meets the demands of the 21st century and fosters the holistic development of its learners.References
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