Effect of Transformational Leadership on Employees Work Embeddedness in the Nigeria Immigration Service, FCT Command, Abuja

Abstract

The study examined the effect of transformational leadership on employees work embeddedness in the Nigeria Immigration Service Abuja. It used primary data; the primary data used was derived from questionnaire administered to the respondents. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was estimated at 1,660 employees comprises of Officers and Men, and the sample size was 310 according to Krejcie and Morgan table. Simple random sample technique was adopted while primary source of data was used, and method of data collection was through questionnaire. The method of data analysis was through regression analysis by SPSS software and tested the formulated hypotheses at 5% level of significance. The study revealed that work engagement has significant effect on employees’ job links in the Nigeria Immigration Service. It concluded that employee engagement acts as an emotional, cognitive, and behavioural state of being fully involved and committed to one's work. The study recommended that the Nigeria Immigration Service should engage its employees in the areas of collaboration, by setting goals and develop plans for growth and development.