Effect of transformational leadership on employee productivity in Nigeria Police Force

Abstract

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) plays a pivotal role in maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and upholding the rule of law across Nigeria. Despite numerous reforms, the NPF faces persistent challenges such as inadequate resources, corruption, poor training, and low morale, which significantly hinder its performance and productivity. This study investigates the effect of transformational leadership on employee productivity within the NPF. Transformational leadership, characterized by idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration, has been shown to positively impact employee motivation, commitment, and performance in various organizational settings. The study employs a quantitative research design, using structured questionnaires to examine the impact of transformational leadership on employee performance. The population consists of police officers in various stations within the Nigeria Police Force. A stratified random sampling technique was used to ensure representation across different ranks and departments, with a sample size of 201 respondents determined using Krejcie and Morgan’s (1970) formula. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis to explore the relationship between transformational leadership and employee performance. SPSS software was used to calculate metrics, while Cronbach’s alpha was employed to test the reliability of the questionnaire. This method ensures a robust analysis of how transformational leadership affects performance in the police force. The findings of this study clearly demonstrate that transformational leadership has a significant positive effect on employee performance within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The results show that leadership behaviors characterized by inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, idealized influence, and individualized consideration are linked to improved motivation, commitment, and productivity among officers. By adopting transformational leadership practices, the NPF can overcome internal challenges such as low morale and inefficiency, ultimately enhancing its operational effectiveness and service delivery to the community. The data supports the hypothesis that transformational leadership plays a crucial role in driving positive organizational outcomes in the NPF. The insights gained from this research can inform policymakers and law enforcement agencies on effective leadership strategies to enhance police productivity and public safety.