The Imperative of Education Law in Secondary School Administrative Practices in Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the imperative of education law in secondary school administrative practices in Nigeria. The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. The study employed an ex-post facto research design of descriptive survey method to generate data on education law and administrative practices from principals of selected public secondary schools in Nigeria. The random sampling technique was utilized to sample 124 principals. The instrument for data collection was the questionnaire. Findings revealed that knowledge of education law enhances administrative practices in all aspects of the school system. The paper concluded that education law enhances the school principals’ administrative practices in all aspects of the school system. The paper recommended that school administrators should provide enabling environment for a harmonious working relationship with their staff and students by involving them in decision-making process.

Received: 31 October 2021 / Accepted: 31 January 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022