Developing educational management through investment in digital governance, data-driven decision-making, and institutional accountability in South-East Nigeria

  • Joyce Uche Egwu Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Keywords: Digital governance; Data-driven decision-making; Institutional accountability; educational managemen

Abstract

Educational institutions in South-East Nigeria faced challenges in effectively managing resources, ensuring accountability, and adopting digital governance systems for data-driven decision-making. Inefficient administrative processes, lack of institutional transparency, and inadequate use of data hindered decision-making, reduced operational efficiency, and negatively impacted student outcomes. This study evaluated how digital governance and data-driven decision-making influenced institutional accountability in educational management across the region. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design using a validated questionnaire titled the “Educational Digital Governance and Accountability Scale (EDGAS)” developed in line with the research questions. Data were collected from educational administrators, school principals, and department heads. Analysis employed descriptive statistics. Empirical findings show that digital governance tools significantly enhance institutional accountability in South-East Nigerian tertiary education by curbing financial leakages and improving compliance. Concurrently, data-driven decision-making improves resource allocation, staff evaluations, and policy formulation while reducing political interference. Despite technical skill gaps among personnel, integrating automated workflows and data analytics strengthens overall administrative transparency and governance integrity. The results informed policymakers, school administrators, and other stakeholders about best practices for implementing digital governance and data-driven management strategies, ultimately contributing to sustainable improvements in the educational sector in South-East Nigeria

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Published
2026-04-01
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Egwu, J. U. (2026). Developing educational management through investment in digital governance, data-driven decision-making, and institutional accountability in South-East Nigeria. Indonesian Development of Economics and Administration Journal, 4(3), 266 -279. Retrieved from https://www.ojs.ideanusa.com/index.php/idea/article/view/450
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