IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IJSSMR )

E-ISSN 2545-5303
P-ISSN 2695-2203
VOL. 11 NO. 1 2025
DOI: 10.56201/ijssmr.vol.11no1.2025.pg.63.82

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Fuel Subsidy Removal and University Staff Performance (A Study of Selected Universities in Bayelsa State)

Imbazi Woyengitari

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Abstract

This study examines the relationship between fuel subsidy removal and university staff performance in Bayelsa State, focusing on the impact on motivation, productivity, and job satisfaction. The study adopts descriptive research designs. The population comprises academic and non-academic staff employed in universities (Niger Delta University and Federal University Otuoke) in Bayelsa State. A total of 200 respondents, comprising 100 academic staff and 100 non- academic staff, from the studied universities. The study employs both primary and secondary data collection methods. Structured questionnaires are administered to the selected participants to capture quantitative data on how subsidy removal affects their job performance, financial stability, and overall morale. Data collected from the study is analyzed using both quantitative methods. Survey responses are coded and analyzed using statistical tools such as SPSS. Findings reveal a significant and positive relationship between fuel subsidy removal and staff performance, indicating that despite the economic challenges posed by such policy changes, staff performance improved in terms of motivation, productivity, and job satisfaction. The study contributes to existing knowledge by providing empirical evidence on the impact of fuel subsidy policies in the education sector and offers practical recommendations for policymakers and university management to enhance staff welfare and performance amidst economic reforms.

keywords:

Fuel Subsidy Removal, University Staff Performance, Job Satisfaction, Motivation

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