Accountability in the Administration of Higher Education in Nigeria

Abstract

The problem of the study is how to ensure accountability in order for the universities to survive. The ever increasing needs of the universities and the dwindling resources available to them have necessitated that university management and other stakeholders to seek innovative ways of ensuring the survival of the universities. This can be achieved through proper accountability oi the education goals, programmes and productivity measurement. This paper begins with a brief overview of the state of Higher education in Nigeria, university management, concept of accountability and processes of accountability. The issues raised include those on goals,accountability and parameters for academic excellence in the system.‘The paper concludes by making some possible suggestions towards improving accountability in Nigerian universities.