ABSTRACT

This study examines the impact of principals' transformational leadership on teachers' performance, functional skills development, and wealth creation within the context of the education system of Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 120 teachers in various schools and analyzed for mean scores and standard deviations. The results indicated that transformational leadership significantly enhances teachers' job performance, fosters functional skills development, and contributes to the broader goal of wealth creation via improving educational outcomes. Key attributes of transformational leadership, such as consideration, participation in decision-making, clear vision, and innovation, were identified as central to these positive outcomes. The study concludes that transformational leadership not only improves teacher performance but also plays a crucial role in fostering a functional education system that contributes to economic development in Nigeria.