What are the implications of
the theories of educational
leadership for the effective training
and utilisation of Nigerian
educational leaders ? The system so
far has failed to emphasise sufficient
knowledge of current theories of
educational leadership as prerequisite
for educational leadership positions.
Often, poorly trained individuals are
made school principals. The author,
who is at Imo State University,
recommends that future Nigerian
educational leaders should be trained
in the current theories of educational
leadershiP and given periodic
in-service education, seminars and
workshaps.
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