FACTORS AFFECTING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF THE ANAMBRA STATE POLYTECHNIC, MGBAKWU

Abstract

The Anambra State Polytechnic Mgbakwu was legally established as Anambra State Polytechnic, Mbgakwu Law 2017 and came into operation on the 12th day of September, 2017. The Polytechnic was a branch of the School of Agriculture Igbariam. It eventually changed its name to the Anambra State College of Agriculture, Igbariam and was shut down on June 14, 2007, as a result of Law No. ANHA/LAW/2007/07. The Polytechnic, as a nascent institution, has come a long way since it was founded. However, the statutory administrative segments of the Polytechnic face many obstacles in their quest to mould the Polytechnic into a world-class institution. These challenges include but are not limited to, inadequate and proper staffing, leadership gaps, poor infrastructure, low staff morale, low student enrollment, poor internally generated revenue, staff/student unrest, and inadequate funding. Thus, the researcher suggests that the Polytechnic's many leadership structures be appropriately reinforced in order to motivate and provide appropriate guidance to the staff, policies, and operations of the company. While enhancing and standardising the working conditions of Polytechnic staff, adherence to the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) norms and other current policies concerning the administration of postsecondary education is also urged.