Industrial Conflict; Albatross to University Growth: Periscoping Federal Universities in South East Nigeria 2011-2022

Abstract

It has been observed that the rate of lock out, forced suspension of academic activities in the Universities in Nigeria is becoming alarming. On this backdrop, this Study examines Industrial Conflict and Growth of Federal Universities in the South East Nigeria.2011-2022. Three hypotheses were formulated for the Study. The Study was carried out in the five (5) Federal Universities in South-East Nigeria. The Population of the Study was 9,177 while Taro Yamane formula was used to draw 383. However, in the cause of administering and retrieval of the instruments, 350 were retrieved which served as sample for the Study. The major finding revealed that, if Industrial conflict is properly resolved in the University system, it will enhance the growth of universities in Nigeria. It was therefore recommended that efforts should be put in place by all stakeholders to address with a view to bringing a lasting solution to the quagmire. Again, the relationship between ASUU and the federal government should be one devoid of conflict so as to enhance the Performance of the Academic Staff in Federal Universities. Finally, adequate Strategies should be adoptedto ameliorate the lingering Conflicts between the Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Federal Government of Nigeria.