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.