LEADERSHIP CORRELATION TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: IMPERATIVE FOR ADULT EDUCATION

Abstract

This paper explores the critical correlation between leadership and human resource management (HRM) within Nigerian Tertiary institutions, emphasizing the imperative role of adult education in fostering effective leadership practices. The Nigeria higher education landscape faces numerous challenges, including resource constraint, governance issues and quality assurance concerns. Effective leadership is essential for addressing these challenges and driving institutional excellence and sustainability. Drawing on relevant literature and empirical evidence, this paper examines the interconnectedness between leadership and HRM functions such as recruitment, training, performance management and employee development. It highlights the imperative of strategic leadership in aligning HRM practices with institutional goals, fostering a culture of innovation and promoting staff engagement and motivation. Moreover, the paper underscores the significance of adult education in equipping leaders with the necessary knowledge, skills and competences to navigate complex organizational dynamics promote ethical leadership principles and foster inclusive and participatory decision-making processes. By investing in leadership development, initiatives grounded in adult education principles. Nigerian tertiary institutions can contribute a cadre of effective and visionary leaders who are equipped to address the diverse challenges facing higher education and drive institutional transformation. This paper concludes with practical recommendations for integrating leadership development and HRM strategies within the context of adult education to enhance organizational effectiveness and promote sustainable development in Nigeria tertiary institutions.