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Exploring the Impact of Tertiary Institutions’ Autonomy Proposed by the Federal Government of Nigeria

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  • Muhammad Kabir Idris Department of Science Education, Faculty of Technology Education, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.,
  • Nuru Yakubu Umar Department of Business Administration, Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi, Nigeria, https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6132-8124
  • Ahmadi Abubakar Majidadi Department of Accounting, Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo, Nigeria,
  • Alhaji Adamu Saidu Department of Public Administration, Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi, Nigeria
  • Aminu Adamu Ahmed Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo, Gombe State, Nigeria

    aminuaa.inkil@gmail.com

Abstract

Autonomy in higher education institutions refers to the freedom and independence granted to these institutions to govern themselves, make decisions, and allocate resources.  The aim of this study is to examine the potential impacts, benefits and challenges associated with autonomy in Nigerian tertiary institutions. It also analyzes the implications for governance, academic freedom, quality assurance, financial management, and student and faculty rights and responsibilities. This paper employed a mixed research approaches such as systematic literature review and semi-structured interviews to explores the impact of tertiary institutions autonomy proposed by the federal government of Nigeria. The research employs a qualitative research approach, by reviewing 36 relevant literature on tertiary institutions’ autonomy ranging from 2017–2023 sourced from six (6) different research databases such as: Google Scholar, Research Gate, Academia, Science Direct, Emerald Insight, and Taylor and Francis. The findings of the study contribute to the ongoing discourse on higher education policies in Nigeria and provide insights for policymakers, administrators, and researchers.

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Journal

Journal of Education, Learning, and Management

Volume (Issue)

1 (1)

Pages

32-42

Published

03-09-2024

How to Cite

Idris, M. K., Umar, N. Y., Majidadi, A. A., Saidu, A. A., & Ahmed, A. A. (2024). Exploring the Impact of Tertiary Institutions’ Autonomy Proposed by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Journal of Education, Learning, and Management, 1(1), 32-42. https://journals.stecab.com/index.php/jelm/article/view/99

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Keywords:

Tertiary Institution Autonomy Academic Freedom Financial Management Faculty Responsibility