FACULTY OF SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL STANDARDS ENHANCEMENT,

This study examined the role of effective leadership in achieving organizational objectives at the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State. The objectives were to: (i) examine the 5 relationship between effective leadership practices and the achievement of organizational goals in educational institutions, (ii) identify the leadership styles most commonly employed by educational leaders and evaluate their effectiveness in enhancing institutional performance, (iii) investigate the key challenges faced by educational leaders in aligning faculty and staff efforts with organizational goals, and (iv) propose strategies for improving leadership effectiveness to support goal attainment within educational institutions. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. A total of 405 staff members drawn from various faculties of the University of Benin constituted the sample. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages. The findings revealed that the majority of staff have long years of service and occupy middle management positions, indicating an experienced workforce receptive to innovative leadership. The democratic leadership style was identified as the most effective for enhancing job satisfaction, inclusiveness, and productivity. Respondents emphasized the importance of clear vision-setting, provision of adequate tools, and the moral qualities of leaders in influencing staff performance and organizational success. However, systemic challenges such as poor funding, weak managerial responsibility, inadequate communication, shortage of staff, lack of equipment, and insubordination were found to significantly impede leadership effectiveness. The study concludes that effective leadership—particularly democratic, visionary, and morally grounded leadership—is indispensable for achieving organizational objectives in Nigerian universities. However, leadership effectiveness is strongly dependent on adequate funding, institutional support, and robust communication frameworks. 6 Based on these findings, the study recommends that university administrators institutionalize participatory leadership, strengthen capacity-building programs, promote ethical leadership practices, improve funding and resource allocation, and establish effective communication systems. Suggestions for further studies include comparative analyses of leadership styles across universities, gender dynamics in leadership, the role of technology in higher education leadership, and longitudinal studies on leadership and organizational performance. This research contributes to knowledge by providing empirical evidence from Nigerian higher education, validating the democratic leadership style as optimal in university settings, and highlighting the moderating role of institutional constraints on leadership effectiveness.

In today’s dynamic and uncertain business environment, disruptions from suppliers have become a frequent problem for many organizations. Challenges such as late deliveries, increasing costs, and unstable supply networks often arise when suppliers do not perform as expected. This study examines how companies handle these disruptions, highlighting the types of risks involved and assessing the effectiveness of measures used to reduce their impact. The study used a survey approach involving 216 staff members from 12 medium and large organizations within the manufacturing, healthcare, and retail industries in Edo State, Nigeria. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA to evaluate how well different risk management strategies work. The findings indicate that supplier related risks such as delivery delays, poor product standards, and excessive dependence on a single supplier are widespread and have a significant influence on procurement activities. Organizations are addressing these risks through practices like using multiple suppliers, carrying out supplier assessments, and keeping buffer stock. These methods have produced moderate results, but further progress is still needed. The study concludes that although companies are taking steps to manage supplier risks, adopting more proactive, technology-driven approaches and improving cooperation with suppliers will strengthen supply chain resilience. It recommends expanding the supplier base, investing in realtime tracking tools, and fostering stronger supplier partnerships to reduce the effect of future disruptions.

This study investigates the influence of public procurement practices and institutional quality on Nigeria’s economic development between 1981 and 2024. Given that public procurement constitutes a substantial portion of national expenditure, it plays a critical role in shaping infrastructure delivery, public service provision, and long-term development outcomes. The Public Procurement Act of 2007 introduced a regulatory framework aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and value for money; however, persistent challenges remain. Weak enforcement mechanisms, corruption, political interference, and limited institutional capacity continue to diminish the effectiveness of public spending. The research examines the connections between procurement performance, governance quality, and economic development by reviewing historical trends, policy reforms, and institutional behaviors across key public sectors. It traces the evolution from a largely unregulated and opaque procurement environment in the 1980s and 1990s to a more structured system following the establishment of the Bureau of Public Procurement. Despite these improvements, institutional weaknesses and governance gaps still compromise project execution, contribute to cost overruns, and slow national progress

This study examines the life cycle assessment of health and environmental impact of ceramic tiles product in Edo State. The study examines the use and disposal stages of the life cycle of ceramic tiles. Primary data is used for the study, through the use of questionnaires distributed
using the Google Form. The questionnaire form is sent to four hundred (400) individuals in Benin City via their phone numbers. This method of distribution helped in reaching many individuals. The logistic regression technique was used to analyse the data obtained from the field. The adoption of the logistic technique was as a result of the binary nature of the dependent variables used in the study. However, the study finds that the use and disposal stages have no significant impact on the bad health condition of individuals but the two stage have significant
positive effect on the bad environmental condition on the state. However, the disposal stage is seen to have more significant effect on the bad environmental condition of the State. This means that there no proper ways of disposing the ceramic tiles waste in the State. As a result the study recommends that alternative method of flooring buildings and that more licenses should be given to more private waste disposal firms.