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GRADUATE ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF GENDER, SCHOOL TYPE, AND PRIOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Get PDFThis study examines the influence of gender, school type, and entrepreneurship experience on Graduate Entrepreneurial Intention scores among National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) graduate members in North-Central Nigeria. A survey research design with a quantitative approach was employed, utilizing primary data collected through a structured, closed-ended questionnaire. The sample consisted of 536 NYSC members serving in Niger, Nasarawa, and Kwara States, drawn from a total population of 5,635 Batch ‘B’ 2024 Stream II members. The study determined the sample size using Krejcie and Morgan’s (1970) sample estimation table and employed stratified and systematic random sampling techniques for selection. A total of 453 completed questionnaires were retrieved and analysed using a t-test. The findings indicate no significant difference in Graduate Entrepreneurial Intention scores between male and female corps members. Similarly, no significant difference was found between corps members with prior self-employment experience and those without such experience. However, a significant difference was observed in Graduate Entrepreneurial Intention scores between university and polytechnic graduates. Based on these findings, the study recommends strengthening equitable entrepreneurial opportunities through an enhanced Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) initiative by the NYSC to ensure equal support for both male and female graduates. Additionally, universities and polytechnics should integrate comprehensive entrepreneurship programs into their curricula to develop entrepreneurial competencies early. Furthermore, the government, entrepreneurship agencies, and private sector stakeholders should collaborate to offer targeted training, funding, and mentorship tailored to the diverse needs of graduates from different educational backgrounds, fostering inclusive participation in entrepreneurship.
 
Mission at the Margins: : The Role of Financial Resources in Mission Engagement
Get PDFTo address missional gaps in already-reached territories, mission agencies are developing strategies and ministry interventions to target unreached people groups within these areas. However, a significant challenge arises from financial constraints, which appear to be a crucial factor. The pressing question is whether empirical evidence indicates that financial strength influences the effectiveness of mission agencies in reaching the unreached in these domains. This paper employs econometric analysis to explore the relationship between the financial capabilities of mission agencies and their performance in engaging unreached groups in already reached areas. Through a panel quantitative study of a Pentecostal church in Ghana, the findings indicate that substantial financial resources are indeed vital for effectively reaching unreached people groups in these regions. However, this effectiveness varies depending on the specific unreached populations being targeted. In addition to financial resources, a vigorous approach to evangelism, along with home cell activities tailored to the particular unreached groups, is critical for achieving success. Therefore, the paper recommends that churches and mission agencies strengthen their financial positions and budgets to enhance their efforts to reach the unreached and address missional gaps in already reached territories. Furthermore, missional organisations should consider adopting various targeted evangelism strategies and home cell approaches to improve their performance in reaching these groups. For future investigations, the paper recommends exploring the maximum threshold of financial capacity beyond which the effectiveness of reaching unreached populations within a reached territory may begin to decline
Pentecostals and Voting Behaviour in Ghana’s 2024 Presidential Elections
Get PDFThe 2024 general elections in Ghana will mark a historic moment in the Fourth Republic, as both major political parties will be led by a Christian and a Muslim for the first time. This development has sparked a debate among the populace regarding the influence of religion on the election outcome. According to the recent population census, the majority of Christians in Ghana identify as Pentecostals, suggesting that this group will significantly impact the selection of the next President. This research, employing a qualitative design and the social model of voting behaviour as its framework, aims to explore the relationship between religion and the voting habits of Pentecostals in the upcoming elections. The findings revealed a range of responses among participants. Among the formally educated respondents, many asserted that religion would not influence their voting decisions, emphasising the importance of policies instead. Conversely, others expressed a tendency to abstain from voting because their preferred parties are nominating candidates who do not align with their religious views
Wanjiru M. Gitau, Megachurch Christianity Reconsidered: Millennials and Social Change in African Perspective
Get PDFIn "Megachurch Christianity Reconsidered," Wanjiru Gitau analyzes the Nairobi Chapel and the Mavuno Church, focusing on their renewal through contextualisation in the face of a declining church
An overview of productivity management in Ghana
Get PDFImproving productivity at the individual, enterprise, and national levels is the surest and quickest way to create wealth and enhance the competitiveness and agility of indigenous enterprises. This paper evaluates the extent to which productivity management has made positive impacts on the growth of economies and poverty alleviation. It also identifies stakeholders\u27 roles and strategies in productivity movements in Asia, Europe, Botswana, and Ghana. Results of the study show that Ghana has relatively lower productivity indices than Asian countries. This accounts for one of the factors responsible for the slow growth rate of the Ghanaian economy and the uncompetitive nature of its indigenous enterprises. Recommendations are made to improve productivity levels in Ghana to catalyze the country\u27s efforts towards the attainment of middle-income economy by 2015
A Christian Perspective on Managerial Leadership
Get PDFIncreasingly, Christians are discovering that the secular philosophy of management and leadership frequently conflicts with their Christian values. Many Christian leaders (both in Christian organizations and secular ones) are looking for another perceptive on management. This paper is an attempt to provide this perceptive. It argues that even though traditional management viewpoints cannot entirely be faulted, they seem to deviate significantly in their dealing with people from God\u27s original purpose of creating man in His own image
Elderly Abuse in a COVID 19 Era
Get PDFIt can sometimes be hard to imagine that anyone would want to harm an elderly person, but unfortunately, elderly abuse does occur. With a rising world population of aged persons and a rise in lifespan, the neglect of the aged is a growing and significant issue affecting the health and human rights of the elderly. It is projected that the world population of those 60 years of age and older will cross around 1.2 billion by 2025 and more than 2 billion by 2050 due to improved healthcare (UNDESA, 2013). In Ghana, the elderly population is also expected to rise by 2.5 million by 2025 to 6 million by 2050. (Ngnenbe, 2015)
Pentecostalism and the Public Sphere
Get PDFThis issue highlights the important role of religion in the public sphere, focusing on the theme of “Pentecostalism and the Public Sphere.” It offers various perspectives on the relationship between Pentecostalism and the African public spher
Pentecostalism and Political Engagement in Ghana’s Fourth Republic
Get PDFThis paper analyses the nature of Pentecostal political engagement within Ghana’s Fourth Republic. It highlights the extent to which Pentecostal churches are fulfilling their divine mandate toward the state. Studies indicate that these churches are actively involved in the political sphere in this context. Methodologically, the study relies on a combination of secondary data, media reports, biblical texts, and personal observations, which are analysed qualitatively through a thematic lens. The findings reveal that their involvement takes shape in three primary forms: participation in the democratic process, socio-economic initiatives, and prophetic politicking. These aspects are assessed against the divine mandate concerning the church’s responsibilities to the state as articulated in Scripture. Overall, the study concludes that Pentecostal political engagement in Ghana’s Fourth Republic largely reflects their divine mandate. Additionally, the analysis underscores certain nuances and offers recommendations for enhancing their engagement
The Works of the Spirit of God in Public Leadership : A Review of Selected Readings in the Old Testament
Get PDFPentecostalism, as a strand of Christianity, has made substantial contributions to both Christendom and nation-building. Much has been discussed regarding the impact of Pentecostals on national development and the role of the Holy Spirit in the spiritual lives of believers and the church. However, when it comes to Old Testament biblical studies, there has been limited attention given to the role of the Holy Spirit in public leadership and His influence on society. Despite the existing literature on the subject, a common challenge is the hesitance to definitively conclude whether the continuous, abiding presence and actions of the Spirit of God (ruach ’elohim) operate in the same way as the Holy Spirit depicted in the New Testament. The aim of this work is to re-emphasize the role of the Holy Spirit in public leadership, administration, and societal development as illustrated in the Old Testament. It posits that the same Holy Spirit celebrated in the New Testament empowered figures such as Daniel, Joseph, and Moses, as well as artisans like Bezalel and Oholiab, granting them exceptional gifts that set them apart as adept leaders and skilled architects of their time. Furthermore, there is ample biblical evidence showing instances of the Spirit\u27s continuous presence in these Old Testament leaders. This paper will conduct textual analyses of selected biblical passages to support its conclusions.