COMMITTEE SYSTEM AS INSTRUMENT OF ADMINISTRATION OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Overtime, committee system has become an inherent administrative ingredient in tertiary institutions all over the world. This is so because the people who make up the committees provide all the answers to a given problem. This study is therefore set to examine committee system as instrument of administration of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The broad aim is to find out the various types of committees present in the tertiary institutions. It also delved into investigating the roles and responsibilities played by the committees towards ensuring effective administration of tertiary institutions. The study looked at the benefits of establishing committees and the conundrums that hinder the effective functioning of the committee system in tertiary institutions. To further understand the topic, the study was anchored on system theory. The study observed that committee system is a vital instrument of administration in tertiary institutions which play a crucial role in facilitating decision-making, policy formulation, and oversight functions. Through their advisory, consultative, and oversight roles, committees enable tertiary institutions to maintain high standards of quality, accountability, and transparency. However, the effectiveness of committee systems is often hindered by challenges such as ineffective communication and coordination, conflicting interests and agendas, and limited resources and capacity. To overcome these challenges, tertiary institutions must prioritize effective communication, provide training and capacity-building programs, and conduct regular evaluations and needs assessments.