Leadership Quality and Performance of Nigerian Polytechnics

Abstract

This study was set out to review the relationship between leadership quality andperformance of Nigerian Polytechnics, using Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, as acase study. The spearman rank correlation statistics was used to test therelationship between the variables. The value of the correlation coefficient (r = -0.99) revealed a strong inverse relationship between the variables, implying thatan increase in leadership quality leads to decrease in the rank value of thePolytechnic and increase in performance. The study concludes that a proactiveand visionary leadership is needed in Nigerian Polytechnics to help meet theirmandates. The study recommended, among others, an individual with therequisite qualifications (academic and professional); and management skills tooccupy the ‘Rector’ position in all Polytechnics across Nigeria, at any point intime.