Effect of Training and Development Programmes on the Job Performance of Lecturers: A Study of Federal Polytechnics Ado Ekiti, Nigeria

This study examined effect of training and development programmes on the job performance of lecturers in Federal Polytechnics Ado Ekiti. The study adopted descriptive research design of a survey type. The population of the study consisted of 162 lecturers in Management Science and School of Engineering in Federal Polytechnics Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. 116 lecturers were used for sample size of the study, out of which 115 returned the questionnaire given to them. Questionnaire designed in 5-likert scale type was the instrument used to collect data for the study. The face and content validity of the instrument was done by the two experts in the field of study. Twenty (20) lecturers were randomly selected from the department not part of the survey study. Cronbach's Alpha method was reliability and the coefficient show 0.81 which indicate the instrument was reliable. The data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions. Simple regression was used to test all the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance The findings showed that comprehensive training and development programs significantly enhance the performance of lecturers at Federal Polytechnics, Ado Ekiti. The finding showed a positive and statistically significant relationship between on-the-job training and staff performance. Findings showed that there is a positive and statistically significant relationship between factors influencing off-the-job training and staff performance. The results revealed a positive and statistically significant relationship between in-service training and staff performance. The finding indicated a positive and statistically significant relationship between workshops/conferences and staff performance. The study concluded that training and development programs for lecturers improve their skills and allow them to provide excellent administrative services, research, and instruction, ultimately leading to the development of the institution and its students. The study recommended that practical skills, adaptability, and efficiency of academic staff in their teaching, research, and administrative activities can be enhanced through regular and organized on-the-job training. Therefore, academic staff should provide structured and frequently do on the job training at least once in a quarter for their benefit.