Attitude of Lecturers Towards Knowledge Sharing Among Lecturers in Universities in Kano State, Nigeria

Abstract

Knowledge sharing is widely recognised as a vital component for enhancing innovation, improving teaching quality, and strengthening research collaboration in higher education. This study examined lecturers’ attitudes toward knowledge sharing and the strategies they employed in universities within Kano State, Nigeria. Adopting a quantitative research methodology with a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 346 lecturers across four universities, of which 323 responses were valid for analysis. The findings revealed that lecturers engaged in strategies such as seminars, workshops, mentoring, collaborative research, and the use of digital platforms like WhatsApp groups and Google Classroom. However, knowledge-sharing practices were largely informal and lacked structured institutional support. Attitudes were found to significantly influence participation, with positive dispositions promoting collaboration and negative perceptions shaped by mistrust, fear of losing professional advantage, and limited incentives hindering engagement. The study concludes that effective knowledge sharing requires both individual willingness and institutional frameworks. It recommends that universities provide incentives, strengthen digital infrastructure, and implement supportive policies to foster a culture of collaboration that enhances innovation, teaching, and research productivity