Authors : Kelechi C. Mezieobi, Leo C. Chukwu, Chuks M. Ezemoyih, Chidinma Sylvia Madu and Ifeoma Chukwu-Nwankwo
Abstract: In this study, gender and politics were investigated as determinants of principal’s attitude towards education management in Imo State, Nigeria. The main purpose of this study was to determine the nexus between gender, politics and principals’ attitude towards education management. Two tentative statements served as Hypothesis to guide the study. Up to 150 randomly selected principals of secondary schools (upper basic education level schools (JSS 1-3) and senior secondary schools) to serve as respondents. These principals are all principals in secondary schools in Imo State. A questionnaire that contained gender/politics scale and principals attitudes towards education management was administered for data collection. Multiple regression listed at 0.05 level of significance was used to analyse the hypothesis. The findings revealed that the criterion variable which is principals’ attitudes towards education management showed that principals’ attitudes towards education management correlate positively and low towards politics. It was also realized that gender was not a determinant of both principals’ attitude towards education management and politics. Principals informed the researchers that they are not interested in politics of Imo State, that what they need is to gain their promotions and retire in peace. They further noted that the government of Imo State, under the leadership of Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha has not been effective in giving them their entitlements, allowances and full renumerations.
Kelechi C. Mezieobi, Leo C. Chukwu, Chuks M. Ezemoyih, Chidinma Sylvia Madu and Ifeoma Chukwu-Nwankwo, 2020. Gender and Politics as Determinants of Effective Education Management for the Attainment of SDGs in Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 17: 255-258.