Islamic Ethical Principles and The Administration of Higher Educational System in Nigeria

Authors: Dr Sulaiman Shittu ZUBAIR; Dr Mohiyat Adeniun ATOBATELE; Dr Ismail Kolawole ODENIYI

Affiliation: Department of Islamic Studies, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Ondo State

Corresponding Author: [email protected]

November 13, 2025

SIAR-Global Journal of Arts & Humanities

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17599560

Islamic Ethical Principles and The Administration of Higher Educational System in Nigeria
Research Article Arts & Humanities

Abstract

Educational leadership and decision-making in Nigerian higher institutions have increasingly been  characterised by moral decline, administrative inefficiency, and the politicisation of authority. This  paper examines these challenges through an Islamic ethical framework, arguing that the integration  of Islamic moral and spiritual principles into leadership practice is essential for sustainable reform.  Drawing on key Islamic concepts such as ʿadl (justice), amānah (trust), shūrā (consultation), and  taqwā (God-consciousness), the paper redefines leadership as a moral responsibility and a sacred  trust rather than a means of personal aggrandisement. Using a qualitative and interpretive approach, the study explores how these principles can guide ethical governance, participatory  decision-making, and transparent administrative processes in Nigerian higher education. The paper recommends value-based leadership training, establishment of ethics committees and adoption of  consultative decision-making systems as practical steps toward institutional renewal. It concludes that Islamic ethical leadership provides not only a moral compass but also a pragmatic model for addressing leadership crises, restoring public trust and enhancing the overall performance of higher institutions in Nigeria.

Keywords

Islamic ethics principles, Nigerian higher institutions, educational leadership, Decision-making, Islamic leadership

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Dr Sulaiman Shittu ZUBAIR; Dr Mohiyat Adeniun ATOBATELE; Dr Ismail Kolawole ODENIYI (2025). Islamic Ethical Principles and The Administration of Higher Educational System in Nigeria. SIAR-Global Journal of Arts & Humanities, Vol. 1, No. 1. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17599560

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  • Type: Research Article
  • Journal: SIAR-Global Journal of Arts & Humanities
  • Subject Area: Arts & Humanities
  • Published: November 13, 2025
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 1
  • Word Count: Not specified
  • DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17599560
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