Kayode, Oluwakemi Victoria <br/><br/>
INVESTIGATING THE ADMINISTRATIVE BARRIERS TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS / 
OLUWAKEMI VICTORIA KAYODE; SUPERVISOR: ASST. PROF. DR. OSMAN EMİROĞLU 
 - ix, 102 sheets;  31 cm.  1 CD-ROM 
<br/><br/>Thesis (MA) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Education Administration and Planning Department 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliography (sheets 93-96) 
<br/><br/> ABSTRACT<br/>Education plays a fundamental role in driving comprehensive national progress and <br/>serves as a pivotal tool for human and economic advancement. However, the field of <br/>Educational Administration in Nigeria has been confronted with various challenges, <br/>encompassing political interference, inadequate planning, lack of qualified personnel, <br/>insufficient infrastructure, corruption, absence of accurate statistical data, insecurity, <br/>and an unstable economy.<br/>The primary objective of any academic discipline is to deepen understanding and <br/>enlightenment across various dimensions of our experiences and the world we inhabit.<br/>This thesis examines the impediments within the administrative framework of <br/>Nigerian schools that impede the realization of sustainable development, <br/>encompassing the pursuit of development that addresses the current generation's <br/>requirements while ensuring the capacity of future generations to fulfil their own <br/>needs. To accomplish this, qualitative research methods specifically interviews was <br/>conducted with ten secondary school principals in Ondo State, Nigeria. Through the <br/>analysis of the interview data, several critical issues emerged in relation to the <br/>administrative barriers to sustainable development in Nigerian schools. <br/>These issues encompass both external and internal challenges encountered by schools, <br/>spanning from limited financial resources and inadequate stakeholder commitment to <br/>ineffective school management and infrastructure constraints. The identification and <br/>exploration of these themes shed light on the intricate nature of administrative barriers <br/>and emphasize the complexities involved in promoting sustainable development <br/>within the Nigerian school system.<br/>Based on a comprehensive analysis of the gathered data, this study puts forth practical <br/>recommendations and strategies to address the identified administrative barriers. <br/>Given Nigeria's status as a developing country, the progress of its educational system <br/>holds immense significance, as the achievements in education serve as a yardstick for <br/>national development. Consequently, it is imperative to establish a clear pathway <br/>towards quality education that nurtures sustainable development.<br/>Keywords: Education, Educational Administration, School Leadership. Sustainable <br/>Development 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Education--Dissertations, Academic<br/>School management and organization--Dissertations, Academic<br/>Educational leadership--Dissertations, Academic<br/>Sustainable development--Dissertations, Academic