The Impact of Human Resource Development on Performance of Academic Staff in Nigerian Universities: A Study of Selected Universities in Bayelsa State of Nigeria

The study examined the impact of human resources development on performance of academic staff in Nigerian Universities in Nigeria. The study involved a survey of two Universities in Bayelsa State. Data were obtained from the annual reports of the Federal University, Otuoke and Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island both in Bayelsa State selected for the period 2010-2014. The relevant data were subjected to statistical analysis using the multiple regression technique. The results of the study revealed that Human Resource Effectiveness (HUREE) and Human Resource Certification (HUREC) have positive and significant relationship with Performance of Academic Staff (PAS) in Nigerian Universities. It was also empirically verified that Human Resource Promotion (HUREP) and Performance of Academic Staff (PAS) have significantly negative relationship. The researchers recommended that training and human resource development relevant to organizational goals should be provided to employees and recipients provided with an enabling environment to perform tasks that will lead to excellent staff performance. Keywords: Human Resource Development, Performance, Academic staff, Effectiveness, Certification and Promotion.