Trends and Regional Disparities of Admissions into Educational Management Programme in Nigeria (2017-2022)
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Admissions into educational management programmes are critical for preparing professionals responsible for educational leadership, policy implementation, and strategic planning.In Nigeria, understanding the patterns and regional disparities in such admissions is essential to achieving equitable access and balanced development in the education sector.This study examined the annual trends and regional disparities in admissions into educational management programmes across Nigerian universities between 2017 and 2022.A longitudinal descriptive research design was used.Data were sourced from the Federal Ministry of Education's Tertiary Institutions Statistics (TIS) portal.Descriptive statistics, line graphs, pie charts, and regression analysis were employed using SPSS, Excel, and EViews software.Findings revealed fluctuating admission patterns with a peak in 2020 and a significant drop in 2021 likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, also regional disparities were pronounced with the South West accounting for nearly half of the total admissions, while the North East contributed only 2%.Regression analysis showed no statistically significant increase in admissions over the six-year period.The study emphasize the need for targeted policy interventions to address regional inequities in access to educational management programmes in Nigeria.Addressing these disparities is essential to ensure a more balanced distribution of educational leadership across Nigeria.It was recommended that, the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Universities Commission (NUC) should encourage and support the establishment or expansion of educational management departments in universities located in under-represented zones particularly the North East and North West, universities should adopt inclusive admission policies that promote regional equity, and campaigns to raise awareness about the relevance of educational management as a viable career path.
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