Administrative Competencies of Principals of Unity Secondary Schools in Nigeria

Abstract

The study investigated and identified the competencies of principals of Unity Secondary Schools in Imo and Abia States of Nigeria. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. A research instrument titled “Assessing the Competencies of Principal of Unity Secondary Schools was developed and administered to 200 teaching and non-teaching staff of the Federal Girls Government Colleges, Owerri and Umuahia. The result of the study showed that principals should possess these competencies: high administrative skills in planning, policy-making ability and should be able to command respect and loyalty from both staff and students.