Research Article
Assessment of Women Participation in Leadership in the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Abuja – Nigeria (2010 -2022)
Shajobi-Ibikunle Gloria*
,
Adeyanju Temitope Peter,
Osuhor Veronica Ngozi
Issue:
Volume 15, Issue 2, April 2026
Pages:
62-72
Received:
23 December 2025
Accepted:
9 February 2026
Published:
17 March 2026
Abstract: The study investigated Women Participation in Leadership in the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Abuja – Nigeria (2010 -2022). The objectives were to evaluate the extent of inclusiveness of women in leadership positions; identify the elements of women’s leadership; factors affecting women’s leadership and strategies that could enhance their leadership in the public sector. The power sector is historically a male-dominated field. Nationally, while women make up 50% of the population, their participation in technical, engineering, and top-tier corporate positions in Nigeria is significantly lower. Studies show that 64% of skilled workers in Nigeria are women, but they occupy only 30.3% of senior corporate positions, highlighting a bottleneck in promotion to leadership. Poor number of Women in leadership at TCN is not due to a lack of qualified women, but a bottleneck in promotion and selection for senior technical positions. While the "top" of the pyramid reflects increased representation, the "middle" and "upper-middle" management levels where technical decisions are made still show a clear gender imbalance. Descriptive survey research design was used with a population of two thousand (2000) and accidental sampling technique was used to get a sample of sixty-five (65) percentages, frequencies and mean scores were used to analyze data. The instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire. Two theoretical frameworks have been identified to suit the trajectory of the discourse, namely, the liberal feminist theory and transformational leadership. Findings indicate that women were included to a great extent in various leadership positions in Transmission Company of Nigeria; they exhibit peculiar leadership elements that motivate staff to generate more output; some factors hinder women’s leadership in public sector and strategies that could address this include training, and creating equal opportunities for both genders among others. Statistics indicate the mean calculations in tables showing that all the points are accepted as significant as they are above the mid-point of 3.0 indicating that women leaders are knowledgeable (4.6); democratic in their style (4.4); carry everyone along (4.2); more supportive and show empathy to workers (4.2); have better communication skills (4.1); workers are more productive under women leaders as they have more positive influence (3.9); are more interested on the welfare of the staff (3.9); more innovative than men leaders (3.8) and they are more result oriented than men (3.4). The study recommends that more women be involved in leadership positions in workplaces as this engenders better productivity.
Abstract: The study investigated Women Participation in Leadership in the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Abuja – Nigeria (2010 -2022). The objectives were to evaluate the extent of inclusiveness of women in leadership positions; identify the elements of women’s leadership; factors affecting women’s leadership and strategies that could enhance their l...
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Research Article
The Dilemma of Airpower in Counter-insurgency: Politics, Tactics, and the Nigerian Air Force (2009-2022)
Aiyemowa Bamidele*,
Asimi Jimoh Elebiyo,
Aiyemowa Richard Femi
Issue:
Volume 15, Issue 2, April 2026
Pages:
73-82
Received:
10 February 2026
Accepted:
9 March 2026
Published:
26 March 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.ss.20261502.12
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Abstract: From 2009 to 2022 was an eventful period of major Airpower campaigns against insurgency groups across some regions of Nigeria. This threats has sprout from religious extremist group like Boko Haram, Islamic State of West African Province in the Northeast to armed banditary groups in the Northwest and ethnic nationalist agitators in the southeast of Nigeria. The application of airpower in counter-insurgency operations to restore order, protection of civilian lives and property has remained a subject of research for academics and debate amongst military strategists and policymakers because it was an internal security threat with allegations of human rights abuses. This study examines the Nigerian Air Force’s experience in leveraging airpower capabilities to counter insurgency threats, the nature of the typology of conflict, tactical and political dilemma encountered and conjunctural moments that has questioned airpower successes in insurgency battles. Through historical assessment of primary and secondary sources, the research reveals how Nigerian airpower capabilities were often undermined by legal and political constraints. The study concludes that effective counter-insurgency requires nuanced understanding of the interplay between politics, tactics airpower and recommends reforms to enhance the Nigerian Air Force capabilities in this regards.
Abstract: From 2009 to 2022 was an eventful period of major Airpower campaigns against insurgency groups across some regions of Nigeria. This threats has sprout from religious extremist group like Boko Haram, Islamic State of West African Province in the Northeast to armed banditary groups in the Northwest and ethnic nationalist agitators in the southeast of...
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