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Governance and Accountability in the Nigerian Educational System for Emerging Technologies

Sunny Biobele Beredugo, Ekpo, O. Bassey

Abstract

Strong governance and accountability are essential for Nigeria to effectively leverage emerging educational technologies, foster innovation, and enhance its education sector. While some progress has been made, much more remains to be done. This study explores the effectiveness of governance and accountability frameworks within the Nigerian educational sector. The study focused on a population of 11,399 principals from public senior secondary schools across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. Using the Yemane sampling determination technique, a sample size of 386 principals was calculated. A stratified random sampling method was then employed to ensure that all categories of schools had an equal chance of being selected in each zone. A well- structured questionnaire, validated and tested for reliability at 0.83%, was utilized for data collection. The analysis of the data involved the use of Analysis of Variance, with hypotheses tested at a significance level of 0.05. The results indicate that there is no significant difference in the perceptions of principals regarding governance and accountability frameworks designed to maximize the benefits of emerging technologies in the Nigerian education system. Moreover, governance and accountability are foundational for creating a resilient educational system capable of effectively harnessing emerging technologies to improve educational quality, equity, and sustainability.

Keywords

GovernanceAccountabilityEmerging TechnologiesIntegrationSupporting Innovation

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