Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part F (2025)

Organisational management is a central determinant of institutional effectiveness and societal progress. This paper examines the concept, nature, and functions of management, highlighting its evolution from classical theories to contemporary approaches that emphasise adaptability, ethics, and resilience. It explores action research and organisational development as participatory frameworks for change, and analyses the roles of power and politics in shaping institutional outcomes. Using African and Nigerian contexts as focal points, the paper demonstrates how weak governance, corruption, and rigid bureaucracies continue to constrain performance, while digital transformation, innovation, and reforms offer new pathways for improvement. The discussion underscores that effective organisational management is not merely about administrative efficiency but about building trust, fostering inclusivity, and aligning institutional practices with wider developmental goals. The paper concludes that robust, ethically grounded, and context-sensitive management is indispensable for advancing Africa’s Agenda 2063 and achieving sustainable development in Nigeria and across the continent.