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COMBATTING CULTISM IN NIGERIA’S DIGITAL SOCIETY BY LEVERAGING YOUTHPRENUERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Get PDFIt is obvious that literature abound on cultism, community development, youth and youthpreneurship but combating cultism in Nigeria’s digital society by leveraging youthpreneurship for community development is evidently not in existence, creating a gap which this paper seeks to fill by exploring the multifaceted approach required to address cultism in Nigeria's digitalized society, highlighting the pivotal role of youth entrepreneurship in offering viable alternatives for positive youth engagement. It traces the historical roots of cultism and secret societies in Nigeria to the pre-colonial era, with particular focus on their emergence in university settings in 1952. The study aims to identify the underlying factors contributing to cultism and its detrimental impact on community development, advocating for the implementation of youthpreneurship initiatives as a solution. Employing a survey design, the research gathers quantitative data through questionnaires. Its findings indicate that cultism is deeply entrenched in Nigerian society, fueled by factors such as poverty, unemployment, and political instability. The paper recommends the effective implementation of youth development policies, including skills training, mentorship programs, and access to funding, to nurture entrepreneurial spirit among youth and foster innovation
EFFECT OF EMPLOYEES’ RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND MANAGERIAL EFFECTIVENESS IN AGATU LOCAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITY
Get PDFThe main objective of the study is to examine the effect of employee relationship management on managerial effectiveness. The specific objectives of the study are to determine effect of communication, shared values/goals, and employee trust on managerial effectiveness in Agatu Local Government Education Authority, Benue State, Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design, the sample size of 293 selected from a population of 1100 employees. The study found a significant positive effect of employees’ relationship management on managerial effectiveness. The studyconcludedthat organizations should invest more in a strong employees’ relationships management as it significantly affects managerial effectiveness, specifically, communication, shared goals/values and trust have a significant positive effect on managerial effectiveness.The study recommended that communication should be highly invested into as every organization need effective communication for managerial effectiveness, Local Government Education Authorities should always enshrine a culture-oriented principles that can intimate employees with organizational goals/shared values for flexible operations that enhances managerial effectiveness and management of Local Government Education Authorities should provide an environment of trust that allows employees to actively participate in the decision-making process. This is because a working environment with a highly trusting atmosphere is the foundation for harmonious employees’ relationship
THE IMPACT OF RURAL WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF KUSTIM WOMEN 2013
Get PDFAgriculture is the cornerstone of many African economics especially in sub-Saharan Africa. It provides a relatively large portion of the Gross Domestic product (GDP) in Sub-Saharan African. And it is also the main source of foreign currency. Agriculture is important to thee Economic Growth of most Nigeria’s societies. It is also the principal source of food and livelihood in the rural areas. The study is centered on women participation in agricultural activities. The research is set to investigate the impact of women participation in Agricultural activities study of Kustium Women2013 -2023
ASSESMENT OF THE ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BORDER INSECURITY USING AHP. A CASE STUDY OF GURIN-FOFURE, ADAMAWA STATE.
Get PDFDespite the mechanisms put in place to address border insecurity, the challenge still exists on the global scale, which is more pronounced at both regional and local levels. Thus, the study assessed the role of stakeholders in managing border insecurity in Gurin Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The study highlighted the factors responsible for border insecurity, the role of stakeholders on border insecurity through the measures put in place by the stakeholders and the weight for ranking these roles for managing border insecurity using Group AHP. Delphi method was employed in the selection of participants for the study in the areas affected by border insecurity based on the knowledge of the population and the purpose of the studywith the sample size of 385. This was done in order to select stakeholders which are Police, Custom, Immigration, Army, Community leader and Youth leader in the bordering community who offered reasonable information to the research work. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used to analysed the data and arithmetic mean was used to aggregate the relative weights for all the responses of each stakeholder and arrive at the final aggregated weights for each criterion of all the stakeholders. From the study,measure used to manage border insecurity are in these order: routine patrol on border areas (C7) is ranked 1st as the most effective tool, ensuring foreigners have their valid document (C6) is ranked 2nd, Synergy with government security agents (C4) is ranked 3rd, fixed surveillance (C8) is ranked 4th, effective guard and patrol by Pulako (C3) is ranked 5th, investigation (C9) is ranked 6th, addressing the Youth through town hall meetings (C7) is ranked 7th, effective guard and patrol by Vigilantes (C1) is ranked 8th and effective guard and patrol by Local Hunters (C2) is ranked 9th as the least effective. We discovered that some vital means of managing border insecurity such as effective guard and patrol by vigilantes, effective guard and patrol by local hunters, effective guard and patrol by pulako, addressing the youth through town hall meetings weren’t put to play. Hence, stakeholders should make effective use of these neglected measures in handling border insecurity as they play vital roles in managing border insecurity
PREVENTING VIOLENCE CRIMES (KIDNAPPING, ARMED ROBBERY, BRIGANDAGE OR COMMUNITY MASSACRE) WITH DRONES: AN EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO VEHICULAR PATROLS IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThe study was examination ofPreventing Violent Crimes (Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Brigandage or Community Massacre) With Drones: An Effective Alternative to Vehicular Patrols in Nigeria.The specific objectives were to determine the impact of drones in the prevention of kidnappings, Armed Robbery and Communal Killings in Nigeria. Three research questions and hypotheses guided the study. The study population was made of 114 officers drawn from Nigeria Police Collegewhile a sample size of 89 officers were selected for the study. The descriptive statistics was used to answer the research questions while R2 value Regression analysis was applied to test the hypotheses of the study at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study showed that drones have significant impact in the prevention of kidnappings, Armed Robbery, Communal Killings and other crimes in Nigeria. Recommendations proffered include the need for strategic deployment of drones in all security formation in the country, adequate budgetary provision .training of manpower, comprehensive monitoring and adequate assessment and action on information and intelligence received from drones
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND THE CURTAILMENT OF RAPE IN NIGERIA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Get PDFRape has become a menace across the globe. Nations are utilizing both local and international instruments to combat the epidemic. Despite the existence of numerous legal frameworks and agreements designed to address sexual violence, the prevalence of rape remains alarmingly high in many parts of the world. The hazard is much more worrisome in climes such as Africa, with the high incidences of rape that occur on a daily basis. In Nigeria where national instruments for maintaining law and order appear inefficient following the continues surge of crimes and violence across the nation, there have been recent calls for international interventions. Nigeria is signatory to such international conventions for eradicating violence against women with the hope that such efforts will further boost its effort in combating sexual violence in the country. This article delves into the multifaceted landscape of efforts aimed at curbing the scourge of rape on a global scale, with a particular focus on the impact of international conventions. Utilizing the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women, this study engaged survey design to interrogate the efficacy of international conventions in combating the endemic scourge of rape in Nigeria. The study engaged survey design with the use of questionnaires and interviews to gather data which Data gathered were analysed and triangulated with secondary data. The study revealed that Nigeria being a signatory to the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women is mainly just on paper with international convention having significant impact in a coordinated coalition against rape in the country. The study therefore recommended the strengthening of existing laws on rape in order to act as some deterrence mechanism to would-be offenders
INTERNATIONALIZATION OF CONFLICT AS A CHALLENGE TO PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
Get PDFIt is an indubitable fact that African countries has been highly susceptible to inter and intra conflicts after independence. This has made Africa to be christened the hub of conflicts and wars. Most pathetic is the fact that these conflicts and wars have defied any meaningful solution, and their negative impact has impeded peace and development in the continent. It has eroded to a larger extent the core value of human existence in the continent. The depended nature of African economy is largely blame for this, knowing fully well that whatever affects he developed nations have a rippling effect on Africa. This paper examines the challenges the internationalization of conflict has posed to peace and development in Africa. The paper argues that most of the violent conflict in the continent has external influence and sponsors. It blames the Cold War rivalry between the capitalist United States and the communist USSR as it were, where attempt by the African allies to delink from either of the ideologies to favour the other, always led to intervention by these powerful nations. The paper submits that while the external factors share in the blame for Africa lack of peace, development and progress, African leaders are largely to blame for the myriads of problems that have bedeviled the continent due to their tantrum for bad leadership
THE POLITICAL SYMBOLISM OF UNMARKED GRAVES: THE KILLING AND SECRET BURIAL OF THE NIGERIAN LEADER OF BOKO HARAM, MUHAMMAD YUSUF
Get PDFFewscholarly articles show interest in the study and impact of the dead-on politics and society, especially in Nigeria. This paper is a breakaway from the norm into an unharnessed field of political inquiry, the perceived possible influence of the dead. History shows that the socio-economic standing of an individual shapes the final disposition of his body either in a marked or an unmarked grave. The dead has now overridden ideological significance in domestic and international politics. Some were given recognition and respect even in death by having deserving monuments, as witnessed in Ancient Egypt, for example, while others died with their history completely erased and buried with them in an unknown or unmarked place for fear of influencing the living. Thisessay discusses the strategies adopted in disposing the dead body ofMuhammad Yusuf, the leader of Boko Haramin an unmarked and unknown graveyard outside Maiduguri, Borno State and its political implication. This research uses the public safety theory to explain the denial of a burial ground to the leader of Boko haram, Muhammad Yusuf
JOHN RAWLS’ THEORY OF DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE AND CHIEFTAINCY TUSSLES IN TAKUM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF TARABA STATE 1996-2023
Get PDFThis study is a contribution to knowledge on the existence of succession tussles within the Takum traditional council. The study focused on the dynamics of the tussle and was anchored on John Rawls’ Theory of Distributive Justice. This paper adopted expos facto research design and gathered data through secondary sources like, books, journals articles, manuscripts, internet materials, conference papers etc, content analysis was used to analyse data gathered. The study found that the genesis of the problem was colonial interference in the districts through the forceful amalgamation of 1914 of the Takum district and the Zumperi district and the subsequent disrobement of Yamusa Galumje and his replacement with Ukwe Ahmadu Kuffang. The paper recommends that the government should immediately take actions that will facilitate the occupation of the vacant stool and the good people of Takum must be ready to embrace the sharing formula that will capture the interest of both kuteb, Jukun , Chamba other ethnic nationalities that sojourned in Takum for the sake of peace and distributive Justice
IMPACT OF FLOODING ON HUMAN SECURITY IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
Get PDFThe study provides insights into how flooding exacerbates health issues and the direct and indirect effects on physical and food security in northern Nigeria through the increased prevalence of waterborne diseases such as cholera and malaria, displacement of people, leading to overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions in temporary shelters and the disruption of agricultural activities, resulting in food shortages and increased prices, undermining food security in the region. Relying on secondary sources of data collection and utilising content analysis, the study investigates the impact of flooding on health, physical and food security in Northern Nigeria, Using the Human Security Theory (HST) developed by Mahbub ul Haq and Amartya Sen in 1994 to emphasise the protection of individuals and communities from various threats, including environmental disasters like flooding. Findings revealed that flooding causes outbreaks of infectious diseases, inadequate sanitation, and making people vulnerable to infection, affecting mental, social, and physical health. It also causes internal displacement, homelessness, economic hardship, psychological violence, and flooding affects agricultural productivity, destroying crops and farmland, which threatens food security. This study recommended that the Nigerian government overhaul emergency response services to ensure hygienic conditions, that people have access to clean water and sanitation, and that infectious diseases are prevented after flooding. Immediate assistance should be provided to displaced persons, including food, shelter, and healthcare, as well as to relocate affected communities to construct and maintain effective drainage systems to prevent flooding and engage local communities in flood risk management and adaptation measures. Land use planning and enforcement should be improved to mitigate flood risks. It should establish reliable early warning systems to alert communities of potential floods, promote water conservation and efficient irrigation practices, and encourage crop cultivation on soils with high water-holding capacity