Impact of workers and students unrest on the goal-achievement of tertiary institutions in the south-south geo-political zone of Nigeria.

Abstract

The thrust of this study is on the impact of staff and students unrest on the goal-achievement of tertiary institutions in the south-south geo-political zone of Nigeria. The population of the study was the staff and students of the tertiary institutions in the area under study. The total sample used for the study was 500 respondents randomly selected from the targeted population. To analyze this investigation, four null hypotheses were formulated. In pursuit of the objectives of the study a survey research design was adopted. The questionnaire schedule was used. Responses were collated, coded and analysis using Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient. The results showed significant relationship between the variable under study, based on the results of the findings, it was concluded that management of higher educational institutions should develop effective management strategies towards workers and students to curtail potential negative effects on goals-achievements. The paper recommended that prompt attention should be paid to workers and students demands, substantive or otherwise to forestall future crises and enhance goal-achievement of the educational institutions.

Lwati: A Journal of Contemporary Research Vol. 4 () 2007: pp.15-23