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On the effect of saturation factor and effective contact rate on the transmission dynamics of Ebola
Full text linkIn this study we propose a modified SEQIR model to further investigate the dynamics of Ebola virus. A deterministic and stochastic framework was considered to verify the implication(s) of saturation coefficient on the transmission dynamics of Ebola. Necessary qualitative analysis: Existence and Uniqueness, boundedness, local and global stability, at disease - free equilibrium were considered to validate the epidemiological feasibility of the model. The reproduction number was found to be less than unity. Furthermore, the effective contact rate of the disease and saturation coefficient rates were varied within the model to validate the effects of these parameters on the transmission dynamics of the infection and results from numerical simulations using assumed (fitted) values indicate the overall effects of the saturation coefficient rate in phasing out the disease in the long run when moderated
The Philosophy of Effective Leadership, Good Governance, and Improved Living Conditions in Nigeria
Full text linkIt is obvious that Nigerians are passing through hard times and unfavourable conditions of living, making many psychologically lose their mind and sense of citizenship. The deteriorating situations have been so severe these days making survival very difficult for the masses. It is worrisome that we have leaders who are supposed to ameliorate the suffering of Nigerians through good leadership and Governance, our leaders are supposed to have the desire to promote development as well as provide social and human advancement, however these indications of improved standard of living have eluded us because our leaders are not ready to sacrificed for the people, they only conformed to “Nigeria system” of operation, adversely the country have been struggling with development, advancement, and forwardness ,but unfortunate, no achievement have been made, Nigeria have nothing to show as the giant of Africa; it believe in anything goes. A good leader may be elected but because of our bad system the leader may end up at not thing. Some of the elected leaders just want to make money and exhausted names. leadership in Africa is a means of enrichment, they are selfish, self-centre, shallow rooted and lack focus, they are suppose to provide good Governance and development but unfortunately unable to perform. This paper is focus on the means and panacea to improve citizens living conditions and restored confidence of the people, through improve leadership and Governance, these can be achieved through, good policies; policies that are people oriented; policies that are people focus, and above all, there should be policies “monitoring and evaluation”, immediately policies are established they should be monitored, to make sure they achieved their purpose and evaluate their performance to give feedback report to the people. The method used for collating data is secondary means; data are collated from the media, research work, Government policies and programs, NGOs, commissions, civil society, interviews, public confabs etc. A conclusion is drawn through my recommendations on electing good leaders that are ready to sacrifice for the people and not mere names, Leaders that will ameliorate the suffering of the people beyond the philosophy of leadership and good Governance
Youth Leadership in Legislation: Assessing Young Legislators' Performance and Challenges in Oyo State, Nigeria
Full text linkThe global underrepresentation of youth in formal political arenas is a pressing issue, particularly in Nigeria, where 74.22% of the population is under 35 years old, yet young people have limited access to legislative roles. The 2018 Not Too Young to Run Act sought to address this by lowering the eligibility age for House of Assembly candidates from 30 to 25 years. This study investigates the performance and challenges of young legislators in the Oyo State House of Assembly, focusing on the 9th Assembly, where 13 out of 32 members were aged between 25 and 40, including one of Nigeria's youngest legislators and speakers. The study employs a mixed-methods approach within a case study research design grounded in leadership competence theory. Data were collected on legislative activities such as attendance, sponsored bills and motions, and matters of urgent public importance from June 2019 to August 2021. Findings reveal that young legislators demonstrated leadership competencies and actively contributed to legislative processes but faced significant challenges, including limited experience in lawmaking and cultural dynamics when engaging with older colleagues. The study concludes that while including youth in legislative roles is a positive step, targeted capacity-building initiatives are essential to enhance their legislative effectiveness. It recommends mentorship programmes and training to equip young legislators with the skills to navigate complex legislative and socio-cultural environments.  
Gender Equality and Women Political Participation for Sustainable Development in Nigerian Forth Republic: Issues and Challenges
Full text linkPolitical participation is a voluntary act which encompasses wide range of political activities, including voting at election, contesting for political and party offices, attending political rallies, joining political parties and many more. Although, these political activities are considered to be "free zone" to all qualified citizens, especially in liberal democracies irrespective of disparities in wealth, education and gender. In Nigeria, Women represent about 50% of the population, in spite of this, their level of political participation and their representation is very low. Their political participation is much being largely noticed only at the level of voting and latent support. Men are found to have dominated the political arena to the point of almost excluding women, yet all groups (women inclusive) seek to influence dispensation of power and influence decision making in the society. The study used qualitative method that is secondary source; books, Journal, Newspapers and internet material to examine the place of Nigerian women in politics, the reasons for their marginalization and low level of political participation. It concludes that the force of discrimination against women notwithstanding, the future is bright for women to participate in politics for sustainable development in Nigeria
Technology and Human Factors: Enhancing Emotional Intelligence for Safer Aviation Operations in Nigeria.: Paper selected from 2nd Covenant University Conference on Leadership and Development (CUCLeD), June 11-13, 2025
No full textThe integration of technology and human factors has become essential in fostering safety and efficiency in modern aviation operations. This paper examines how emotional intelligence (EI), when supported by technological innovations, can mitigate human error and enhance operational safety in Nigeria’s aviation sector. Drawing on a qualitative methodology and secondary data, including ICAO and NCAA safety reports, the study explores critical intersections between human performance variables—such as decision making, crew resource management, and fatigue—and emerging technologies like simulation training, wearable biometrics, and AI-assisted feedback. Despite efforts by regulatory bodies to improve safety standards and adopt EI frameworks, incidents linked to human factors persist, revealing a gap in both cultural adaptation and training implementation. The paper further critiques existing literature for its limited contextual focus on sub-Saharan African aviation environments. It argues that embedding EI development within a tech-enhanced, culturally sensitive training framework is vital for sustainable safety improvements. Recommendations are made for the incorporation of targeted EI training, investment in real-time monitoring tools, and policy reforms that align with Nigeria’s specific aviation challenges
Strategies for strengthening SMEs in Nigeria through financing mechanisms for youth skills development
Full text linkYouth skills development has been argued to correlate with increasing economic activities through the contribution of the youth towards innovative startups, creative enterprises, and productive employment. It is pivotal for a nation to have intentional plans for its youth and the development of their skills. This study explored financing mechanisms for youth skills development that can strengthen SMEs' impact in Nigeria. The study was theoretical and conceptually based on qualitative research using case study analysis of selected countries and their financing mechanism. A purposive sampling approach was used to select Malaysia, South Africa, India, and the European Union as case study nations that have executed effective and diverse financing instruments for youth development. It was found that public-private partnership initiatives are essential in funding youth skills development programmes, also the use of institutional sponsorships and community development funds as well as donations from international organisation can serve Nigeria well in financing youth skills development. These financing schemes are targeted at developing enterprise ability and employability skills in the youth. The study recommended that there should be financing initiatives that target developing youths in the area of innovation, industry and infrastructure to facilitate developing SMEs and set a pathway to addressing Sustainable Development Goal 9 in Nigeria.
 
Aggression as a Determinant of Juvenile Delinquency: A Scoping Review : Paper selected from 2nd Covenant University Conference on Leadership and Development (CUCLeD), June 11-13, 2025
No full textAround the world, there remain major social and developmental problems related to juvenile delinquency and aggression has been shown to often predict such offenses. This scoping review analyzed research papers from 2000 to 2025 to see if aggression can predict juvenile delinquency, identify the main trends and find which subjects still need more study. We used the Arksey and O’Malley framework, with help from PRISMA-ScR guidelines, to select 15 studies that came from a variety of regions and research designs such as cross sectional, longitudinal or meta-analytic. The review revealed that many types of aggression, especially physically, reactive and impulsive aggression, are strongly linked to theft, assault and actions against social norms. Against what was widely assumed, aggression was closely linked to a variety of risks such as poor grades, family dysfunction, peer influence and experiencing violence. Experts observed that male aggression usually appeared as shouting or physical fights, while female delinquency was measured by increased risks of self-injury. Even with plenty of evidence, there are still problems, including few studies on female adolescents, too much use of cross-sectional data and a shortage of research from low and middle-income countries whose environments may vary greatly. Having various ways to define and measure aggression makes it difficult to compare studies. Even so, early action by schools, therapists and families appears essential, given the results. Having detailed strategies based on each situation is important to handle features of the person and the environment that cause delinquency. Therefore, aggression should be considered a solid and intricate predictor of juvenile delinquency which suggests that new research should focus on long-term and interdisciplinary studies to guide effective approaches for guiding at-risk youth
Application of Decision Tree Technique in Selecting Visionary Leaders for Technological and Economic Development in Nigeria
Full text linkVisionary leadership is a dynamic blend of heterogeneous qualities such as: integrity, ability to set achievable goals, empowering the masses to achieving the goals, being courageous in making proper decisions for tackling challenging problems, being creative in bringing out innovative ideas for economic and technological transformations, etc. Regrettably, Nigeria has been facing a lot of technological and economic challenges due to lack of visionary leaders ever since the inception of the fourth republic from 1999 to date. The root of this problem is due to improper screening of candidates vying for various political offices during party primary elections which are marred with money-politics whereby the highest bidder always emerges as the party’s representative for a given political office. This work therefore developed a statistical formula that uses the Decision Tree technique – which is a machine learning model – as a veritable tool for screening and selecting credible candidates during party primaries so that visionary leaders can be elected to contribute positively towards the technological and economic well-being of the masses. The variables used by the Decision Tree technique for screening candidates are: integrity, interpersonal skills, leadership experience, exposure, and academic qualification. The probability of success of a candidate based on the first two variables were determined through an online opinion poll collected from the party members (using simulation as a hypothetical example), while the probability of success of a candidate based on the last three variables were obtained from the candidate’s CV and certificates. The various probabilities of successes for each candidate were analyzed by the developed statistical formula. The candidate whose overall probability of success is closest to one (1), becomes the most visionary leader selected as the party’s flag bearer for a given political office
Community Engagement, Participatory Leadership and Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Full text linkCommunity engagement and participatory leadership are critical to sustainable development. However, collective decision-making that fosters inclusiveness and cohesion in these approaches is inadequately considered in many developing countries. Against this background, this paper explored the perception and experience of Abuja residents concerning the place of community engagement and participatory leadership in sustainable development. Six Focus Group Discussions were conducted in different communities around Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, and thematic analysis was employed to identify patterns, themes, and variations in participants’ responses. Using Putnam’s social capital theory, this paper argues that the absence of participatory leadership that promotes community engagement is at the centre of Nigeria’s sustainable development crisis. Based on the findings, this study recommends a widespread adoption of community engagement and participatory leadership that use the mechanisms of town hall meetings, community surveys, and participatory budgeting as a panacea for sustainable development. For sustained participation of community members in development initiatives, it recommends that security, trust and accountability should be prioritise
Psychological Resilience as a Catalyst for Effective Youth Leadership in Nigeria
Full text linkThe research focuses on the nature of psychological resilience as a factor that will leads to good youth leadership in Nigeria, with the help of Resilience Theory. Nigeria is home to over 60 percent individuals younger than 25 years of age and thus the potential for change by young people is huge. Nevertheless, challenges that emanate from leadership affect young leaders whereby they lack political stability and willingness to go through economic challenges, and society even complicates leadership. This research employs descriptive research design and has adopted the technique of convenience sampling to sample 100 youth leaders in educational institutions in Nigeria. The study data were gathered using standard questionnaires namely the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) and the Youth Leadership Life Skills Development Scale both yielding high reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.78 and 0.744, respectively). The paper analyses personal competence, emotional regulation, and adaptability as factors influencing the status of leadership, as well identify the role of demographic factors as moderators, including age, gender, and educational level. All hypotheses were tested using Multiple regression at a 0.05 significance level. These findings portray a positive and significant association of individual subscales of psychological resilience with leadership effectiveness, especially personal competence (β = 0.268, p < 0.05), emotional regulation (β = 0.423, p < 0.01), and adaptability (β = 0.297, p < 0.05) that have significant potential to raise the young leaders’ levels. On the other hand, demographic factors were found not to have played a role in this relationship which suggests that effectiveness of leadership is not influenced by psychological resilience regardless of demographic factors. It is suggested the area of resilience should be incorporated into youth leadership programmes centred on emotional regulation, personal competencies, flexibility. For example, through Education, Mentoring programmes and Peer support structures. Development of these skills will enable young Nigerian leaders to manage Socio-political issues within the society proactively to champion sustainable leadership