Issues of Transformational Management within the Context of Higher Education

The issue of transformational management in the context of higher education is a crucial role in the achievement of the goals of higher education. This paper traced the history of higher education in Nigeria, it examined the concept of management transformation and higher education. It went further to examine the goals of higher education as stipulated in the Nigeria National Policy on Education. The issues of transformational management in higher educational institution was examined and the challenges facing such transformation highlighted, recommendations were given which includes that to advance transformational management in the higher education there should be mobilization of financial support from government and donors for higher education leadership and management programmes. It was concluded that higher education in Nigeria is the highest level of education where the adequate manpower of the nation is produced and so, should be able to embrace changes that build its graduates in such a way that they would be able to compete with their counterparts globally.