ACHIEVING EDUCATIONAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL THROUGH CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Abstract The responsibility of societal care and ridding off hurdles of sustainable socioeconomic development lies on the sleeves of the higher educational institutions. The Universities become role models the public is looking forward to as enlightened segments of society for assistance. Invariably, the function of academic circles is very important to the accomplishment of any arrangement or policy for sustainably developed society. Therefore, to manage the conflict in the university system, there is need to develop a constructive communication process that influences conflict negotiator’s personality, utilizing appropriate leadership style of the school administrator, communication in University conflict management should be timely and sincerely, while the University authorities approach university affairs democratically or dialogical. Universities should develop curriculum for courses relating to conflict management and resolution, while the University management and the nation’s leaders should create a non-violent strategic approach for discussion in managing conflicts on tertiary institutions issue in the country. Key words: Educational Sustainable Development Goal, Sustainable Development Conflict, Conflict Management, Nigerian University System