THE IMPACT OF THE NIGERIAN UNION OF TEACHERS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL CRISES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This research work examined the Nigeria Union of Teacher (NUT) and the Management of Crisis in Education in Ilorin West Local Government Area. The
instruments used in the data collected were analyzed by the use of percentages and the statistical chi square test. A questionnaire named “ the impact of the
Nigerian Union of Teacher on the Management of Crisis in Education in Ilorin West Local Government Area” was administered on 120 respondents comprising
of 10 teachers each in 12 schools and the questionnaire were well responded to. Hypothesis was tested and it was discovered that the NUT helps in the
resolution of management crises in secondary schools. It was recommended that government and its agencies should take Nigerian Union of Teacher into
greater confidence to facilitate her contribution to the decision making and policy formulation process in education. Moreso, adequate funds by the
government should be disbursed to the Nigeria Union of Teacher (NUT) so as to ensure electiveness and efficiency of the association.
