Gender and Transformational Leadership of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund in Bayelsa States, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between gender and transformational leadership of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund in Bayelsa State. The researcher adopted the case study design. The population consisted of 119 employees of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund in Bayelsa State. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit the data. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to test the hypotheses, and the SPSS version 24 software was used. An analysis of the data showed a significant correlation between gender and transformational leadership. The findings indicated that male leaders are more inclined towards intellectual stimulation and idealized influence, whereas female leaders demonstrate a greater propensity for individualistic consideration and inspirational motivation. The study concludes that both male and female leaders have transformational leadership traits and that equal opportunity should be given to them in work organizations to reduce gender inequality and discrimination. The researcher recommends that the management of NSITF should provide equal opportunity for both male and female leaders to reduce gender discrimination. That female leader should be allowed to participate in leadership roles like their male counterparts.