otivational Strategies as Determinants of Lecturers’ Effectiveness in Nigerian Private Universities Amidst Covid-19 Lockdown: Evidence from Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria.

Abstract

The ripple effect of Covid-19 pandemic made government to shutdown higher institutions in Nigeria. It is on this premise that this study examined motivational strategies as determinants of lecturers’ effectiveness in Nigerian private universities with reference to Al-Hikmah University. Two research questions and three hypotheses were generated to guide the study. The population of the study consists of 142 academic staff in Al- Hikmah University. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 108 respondents across the seven 7 faculties (Agriculture, Education, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Management Sciences, and Natural and Applied Sciences) for the study. An instrument titled “Motivational Strategies and Lecturers’ Effectiveness Questionnaire (MSLEQ)” was adapted to elicit relevant from the respondents. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential methods. Findings revealed lecturers’ high and moderate perception on availability of motivational strategies in Al-Hikmah University amidst covid-19. Also, promotion and salary were found as determinants of lecturers’ effectiveness. On the contrary, working condition was found not to be determinant of lecturers’ effectiveness. Based on the findings, the study recommends that salaries and allowances of lecturers should be paid regularly, this will ensure optimal job performance of the lecturers. Lastly, staff promotion should be carried out as at when due, this will spur them to be committed in discharge of their duties. Keywords: Covid-19, Lockdown, Motivational Strategies, Effectiveness, Private Universities