Assessment of the Relevance of Mentoring Roles in Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Becky A. Aliegba & Mary O. Inalegwu

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Abstract

This paper assessed the relevance of mentoring roles in Nasarawa State University, Keffi. The major objectives of this paper were to assess the effects of mentoring roles in achieving the mandates of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, as well as the extent to which mentoring roles affected employees’ capacity in Nasarawa State University, Keffi. The survey method was employed with primary and secondary sources of data used. A sample size of 400 was used. After analyzing the collected data, it was revealed that mentoring at Nasarawa State University, Keffi was very relevant and had a positive effect on learning, staff relationships, innovation, and creativity. It was also found that mentoring was very relevant and had a positive effect on staff capacity development, career satisfaction, the discovery of new talents, self-confidence, motivation, and understanding of NSUK’s goals and objectives. Based on the findings, the paper recommended that there is a need to strengthen and expand mentoring programmes at Nasarawa State University, Keffi. This could be done by investing in resources and training for mentors, promoting a mentoring culture, and increasing awareness among staff and students about the benefits of mentoring. Also, NSUK should, as a matter of concern, implement a formal mentoring programme to provide opportunities for mentorship relationships to be established between experienced staff members and those seeking growth and development.

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Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Administration Nasarawa State University, Keffi

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