Conflict Management and Resolution For The Sustainability Of Educational Institutions In Nigeria

Abstract

This paper examines the concept of conflict management and resolution for the sustainability in Nigerian educational institutions. Security and peace are, no doubt, an important aspect of educational management and planning and conflict is unavoidable in the educational sector. To this end, this paper takes a look at the causes of conflict, conflict management and resolution. Some recommendations made among others are that, rigidity should be eliminated during negotiation, internal conflict should not be externalized, dialoguing and bargaining should be used in a fair, honest, equitable and acceptable manner.