/ ArticleROLE OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION IN STRENGTHENING SCHOOL LEADERSHIP FOR IMPROVED PRIMARY SCHOOL PERFORMANCE IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA
DALHATU, Abubakar Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education and Extension Services Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
abubakardalhatu33@gmail.com
ABDULKADIR, Hajara Department of Computer Science, Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto
Abstract The paper examined the role of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) practices and school leadership in improving primary school performance in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Guided by the Results-Based Management (RBM) framework, a descriptive survey design was adopted with a sample of 465 respondents, comprising 150 head teachers, 300 teachers, and 15 LGEA officials. Data were collected through a validated questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between effective M&E practices and school leadership performance. However, school leaders’ ability to apply M&E data for instructional improvement was found to be limited. The study concludes that strengthening M&E competencies and institutionalizing evidence-based decisionmaking are critical for enhancing primary school outcomes.
Vol. 1 Issue No. 2 August 2025
/ ArticleROLE OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION IN STRENGTHENING SCHOOL LEADERSHIP FOR IMPROVED PRIMARY SCHOOL PERFORMANCE IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA
DALHATU, Abubakar
Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education and Extension Services Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
abubakardalhatu33@gmail.com
ABDULKADIR, Hajara
Department of Computer Science, Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto