Good Governance and the Challenges of Insecurity on Secondary School Administration in Nigeria

Abstract

Good governance relates to use of state resources and power fairly and equitably to achieve and promote the well being of citizens of a nation. When power and resources are not well managed for the welfare of the citizens, it fosters problems. Insecurity has paralysed educational system in Nigeria. Secondary school administration is facing numerous challenges as a result of insecurity in Nigeria. The paper associated insecurity in Nigeria to lack of good governance in the country. The paper identified corruption, unemployment, ethno-religious conflicts and illegal armed groups as challenges of insecurity in Nigeria. The paper focused on good governance and challenges of insecurity in secondary school administration. To address the challenges of insecurity on secondary school administration it was suggested that competent school administrators be appointed to ensure safety in schools.

Keywords: Good Governance; Insecurity; Secondary School Administration.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-6-04

Publication date: February 28^th 2022