International Journal of
Educational Administration and Policy Studies

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Educ. Admin. Pol. Stud.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6656
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJEAPS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 245

Full Length Research Paper

Academic mentorship leadership practice and productivity of academics in public universities in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria

Patience Okoro
  • Patience Okoro
  • Department of Educational Management and Foundations, Delta State University Abraka, Nigeria.
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Nelson Ejiro Akpotu
  • Nelson Ejiro Akpotu
  • Department of Educational Management and Foundations, Delta State University Abraka, Nigeria.
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Romina Ifeoma Asiyai
  • Romina Ifeoma Asiyai
  • Department of Educational Management and Foundations, Delta State University Abraka, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 06 March 2024
  •  Accepted: 27 March 2024
  •  Published: 30 April 2024

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