Factors Hindering Effective Administration in Public Secondary Schools in Delta State, Nigeria: A Case Study of UDU Local Government Area

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@article{1707212,
      author = {Emmanuel Wisdom Obinor},
      title = {Factors Hindering Effective Administration in Public Secondary Schools in Delta State, Nigeria: A Case Study of UDU Local Government Area},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {8},
      number = {8},
      pages = {517-523},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1707212.pdf},
      abstract = {This study examines the challenges faced by school principals and the socio-economic characteristics of teachers across various schools. Using Chi-Square statistical analysis, the study investigates the differences in issues such as authority challenges, staffing, infrastructure, student overpopulation, financial difficulties, supervision practices, and indiscipline across schools. The findings reveal that many challenges, including terrorization of authority, staffing problems, infrastructural issues, overcrowded classrooms, financial difficulties, and supervision practices, are experienced consistently across schools, suggesting the need for uniform policies. However, significant variations were observed in the relationships between school principals, teachers, and the community (p = 0.005), as well as in the handling of student indiscipline (p = 0.001). These results indicate that while general solutions may be applicable to some challenges, areas such as principal-teacher/community relations and indiscipline require targeted interventions. Addressing these specific issues could lead to improvements in school management and overall student outcomes.},
      keywords = {Nigeria education system, School    administration, Staffing issues},
      month = {February},
  }