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IMPACT OF GUIDANCE SERVICES ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThis study assessed the Impact of Guidance Services on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in public schools of Kwara State. Four research objectives and four hypotheses were formulated and tested in the study. The study adopted correlation research design. The population of the students comprised of 102,112 senior secondary school students from three educational zones of Kwara State. Stratified random sampling technique was used to draw the sample from the study. A sample of 384 respondents was randomly selected out of the population. A 40-item structure questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three (3) experts, one from Measurement and Evaluation and two from Guidance and counselling unit from the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Technology Education ATBU Bauchi. Cronbach Alpha coefficient of reliability was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument. The data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and Pearson Moment Correlation (PPMC). The results revealed that there exists significance relationship between orientation, information counselling and referral services and academic achievement of senior secondary school students of public schools in Kwara state with r=.026* for orientation service, r=.015* for information service, r=.036* for counselling service and r=.035* for referral service respectively. Based on the findings, it was recommended that guidance and counselling programmes should be strengthened in order to improve the academic achievement of secondary school students in public schools of Kwara state. Also, Kwara State government should endeavour to establish Guidance and Counselling Departments in all the secondary schools in the state to enable counsellors provide guidance services to students on how to develop, build, and promote their future career
This paper addresses the escalating mental health crisis among secondary school learners in Nigeria, emphasizing the impact of school-related factors on their well-being and suicide risk. Amid global concerns regarding adolescents\u27 mental health, Nigeria
No full textThis paper addresses the escalating mental health crisis among secondary school learners in Nigeria, emphasizing the impact of school-related factors on their well-being and suicide risk. Amid global concerns regarding adolescents\u27 mental health, Nigeria grapples with unique challenges arising from socio-economic, cultural, and educational factors influencing its youth\u27s psychological health. The study aims to explore and understand the intricacies of these challenges within the Nigerian context. It goes further to examine risks and influencers of mental health crisis among secondary school students in Nigeria. It concludes that prioritizing mental health education, early intervention, and the creation of supportive school environments can influence mental health stability of secondary school students in Nigeria. Among its recommendations is conducting more extensive and comprehensive researches for deeper discoveries into the specific school-related factors affecting secondary school learners\u27 mental health and suicide risk in Nigeria. Also, enhancing teacher training programmes to equip educators with the skills and knowledge necessary to recognize signs of mental distress in students and provide appropriate support
The agricultural value chains and poverty reduction: Assessment of Nigeria
No full textDevelopment has phases and occurs not just through putting and pushing necessary policies and programmes. The agricultural value chains as a Century programme aims to rebrand farmers\u27 access to the markets and resources they need to produce and sell their crops at a higher price. This helps to increase their income, which can then be used to improve their living conditions and reduce poverty. On this note, the study investigated the impact of the agricultural value chains on poverty reduction in Nigeria from 1990 to 2022. The study employed the Autoregressive Distributive Lag model (ARDL). The empirical findings revealed that the agricultural value chains have inversely impacted poverty reduction in Nigeria in the short and long run. As a stop-gap measure, the government should promote agricultural value chain development to achieve organisational and institutional innovations that will empower people. Providing more inputs, technical training, and financial service to the farmers to increase the production outlet should be encouraged
Performance Sustainability Strategy of Pension Fund Managers in the Emerging Market
No full textThis study examines the sustainability of pension fund managers in emerging economy, specifically focusing on data from Nigeria\u27s National Pension Commission. A mixed-methods approach is utilized, combining secondary data analysis with primary data collected through a survey questionnaire distributed to stakeholders within the pension industry. Descriptive statistics and an Independent Samples T-Test are used to analyze the data, and ARDL regression is employed to test the research hypotheses. The findings indicate that higher costs in areas unrelated to pensions result in lower benefit payouts in both the short and long term. Additionally, administrative costs incurred by pension fund managers have a positive and statistically significant relationship with benefits paid. Several factors, including investments in federal government securities, total contributions to pension funds, and inflation, contribute to increased investment income. The survey responses from industry stakeholders highlight various obstacles that hinder the long-term sustainability of pension fund managers\u27 performance. These barriers include insufficient skills, a lack of innovation, and inadequate processes. However, the respondents also recognize the importance of good governance, operational efficiency, and effective planning and management in sustaining the performance of pension funds. Based on the findings, the study recommends that pension fund managers diversify their investment portfolios by including federal bonds and other securities. Furthermore, they should focus on developing skills, improving processes, and fostering innovative solutions to overcome the barriers to performance
Effect of Fear of Covid-19 and Insecurity on Employees’ Turnover Intentions in Zamfara State
No full textThis study examines the effect of the fear of COVID-19 and insecurity on employees’ turnover intentions in the workplace. In order to address this research question, a quantitative survey was conducted among teachers in primary and secondary schools in Zamfara State. The survey instrument included questions on fear of COVID-19, insecurity and employees’ turnover intentions. The results of the survey showed that there was a statistically significant positive relationship between fear of COVID-19 and employees’ turnover intentions, as well as a statistically significant positive relationship between insecurity and employees’ turnover intentions. The findings from this study provide important implications for institutional leaders and managers. Namely, organisations should be aware of the potential consequences of fear of COVID-19 and insecurity in the workplace, as these factors have the potential to affect employees’ turnover intentions. Furthermore, the government and stakeholders should ensure that employees are supported and provided with resources to help mitigate the effects of the fear of COVID-19 and insecurity
AN ASSESSMENT OF EARNED ACADEMIC ALLOWANCES COMPONENT OF ASUU/FGN 2009 AGREEMENT ON INDUSTRIAL HARMONY IN THE NIGERIAN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES
No full textThis study assessed earned academic allowances component of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) 2009 agreement on industrial harmony in Nigerian University system. The aim of the study is to evaluate an aspect of collective bargaining agreement – earned academic allowances and industrial harmony in the university system in Nigeria. There is long history of industrial crisis between ASUU and FGN which usually lead to closure of government owned universities in Nigeria. There is no doubt that the situation has affected the morale of academic staff in Nigerian universities and has led to prolonged graduation year for Nigerian students. The study adopted survey research design and questionnaire was used as instrument of data collection. The hypothesis postulated in the study was tested using simple linear regression analysis with the use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 25). The study revealed that earned academic allowance has positive and significant effect on industrial harmony in Nigerian federal universities. The study recommended that the stakeholders in the educational sector which include parents, students, lecturers and government should have a roundtable discussion to reach an agreement on the introduction of tuition fees of 20,000 naira per student which should be used for the payment of all allowances accrued to academics in the Nigerian Federal Universities while federal government will add up depending on the balance that will be left
EFFECT OF ABANDONED ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A STUDY OF KISHI-KIAMA FEDERAL ROADS
No full textSuccessive governments in Nigeria had invested billions of dollars in different projects especially road infrastructural projects to develop the economy and improve the living conditions of Nigerians. However, it is disheartening to see that very few of these road projects have achieved the desired objectives despite all efforts made by succeeding administrations in the country. In the current fourth republic, Nigeria\u27s landscape is littered with thousands of abandoned projects, especially road projects which are either uncompleted or abandoned due to inability of succeeding administrations to learn from the past project failures. This ugly trend is making several road projects not able to deliver their intended goals for which they were initiated. The study examines the causes and negative effects of road project abandonments on the economy. The study was conducted using qualitative research based content analysis method and data were generated from personal interviews, observatory works and from the archival records. Findings of the study revealed several causative factors for road project abandonment especially the abandoned Kishi-Kaima road project which is selected as case study.Such factors includes inadequate funding, inflationary trend, variations of the project costs, political factor occasioned by change of government and due process problem among others. The study concluded by recommending workable solutions for the completion of the abandoned road project such as strict application of Public Procurement Act and prompt payment of valuation certificates due to contractors to facilitate seamless execution of works, thereby reducing and eliminating the menace of road project abandonment in Nigeria
THE EFFECTS OF TRAINING ON EMPLOYEE PEFORMANCE IN AN ORGANIZATION
No full textHuman resource training and development is a global trend in organizations due to its objectivity, strategic positioning direct contribution towards organizational goals and objectives. Training and development is geared towards acquiring or sharpening the capabilities of employees to perform various obligations and functions associated with their present or future expected roles. This paper examines the effects of training on employee performance in organizations. This study use Victor Vroom\u27s expectancytheory of motivation to explain the relationship between training and employee performance in organizations. The study relies basically on secondary sources of data consisting of textbooks, periodicals, journal publications, and other documentary sourcessuch as internet and published empirical research reports. Findings from the study revealed that increase in training and development correspondingly increases 72.6% in employee\u27s performance. This implies that, when managers/administrators embark on effective training and development the dwindling performance of employees and poor organizational performance could be remedy. The study therefore, recommends that managers/administrators of the organizations should improve the annual budgetary allocation for human capital training and development in both public and private organizations. This will enable the organizations to provide quality and effective training programme that will impart positively on employee performance and organizational higher productivity
RETHINKING FLOOD DISASTER AS ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM AND FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT AS A NATIONAL APPROACH
No full textThis study holistically examined flood disaster. Flood occurrences as seen in parts of Nigeria is an environmental problem. Hence, inorder to bring about solution, the study made an exegesis through which people will understand the causes, types, impacts and flood risk management as a coping mechanism. The research adopted human adjustment theory and survey methodology to prosecute the study. It discovered that a number of factors such as social, economic, cultural, political, environmental and geographical contexts in which people live affect their exposure to flood risk
Service Quality and Performance of Airlines in Abuja, Nigeria
No full textSince the beginning of globalization and open sky policies, airlines experience intense competition, and their performance get affected by many external factors in addition to internal issues. Fuel price fluctuation, aircraft maintenance, labor and aircraft technical operations cost are primary factors that significantly drain the budget of an airline while exerting strong impact on its operational performance. Therefore, the main objective of the study is to investigate the effect of service quality on performance of airlines operators in Abuja Nigeria. Service quality (tangibility, responsiveness and reliability) is the independent variable while Employees performance is the dependent variable. The study adopted a survey approach using a questionnaire to collect the needed data. Data were collected from passengers at the arrival halls of international and domestic terminals in the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, in Abuja. SEM model was the instrument for the analysis. Regression result shows that tangibility, reliability and responsiveness have significant effect on employees’ performance of airlines operators in Nigeria. Again, the result indicates strong relationships between tangibility, responsiveness, reliability and employees’ performance of airlines in Nigeria. The research concludes that service quality has significant effect on performance airlines operators in the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, in Abuja-Nigeria. The study\u27s findings support the idea that airline managers should create initiatives to raise service standards that is satisfying passengers\u27 who are customers of the airlines operators in Nigeria