4 research outputs found
The Politics of Mass Mobilisation in Nigeria: An Appraisal of the Administration of President Muhammad Buhari
No full textAbstractGovernance is such a daunting task that requires reciprocal efforts of both the governors and the governed. This explains why governments in all political systems develop legitimation strategies aimed at enlisting the support of the people for their ‘developmental projects’. This study examines legitimation efforts of successive administrations in post-colonial Nigeria through Mass Mobilization initiatives. The study, which adopts historical cum comparative methods of investigation and analysis, finds that while successive regimes in Nigeria have resorted to mobilization strategies including creation of agencies to earn legitimacy, certain regimes politicized their mobilization programmes turning them into instruments of political vendetta thereby negating the stated objectives of the mobilization efforts. The study concludes by proposing some measures capable of enhancing the integrity and effectiveness of mobilization strategies in Nigeria.  KeywordsNigeria, politics, mass mobilisation, governing elites, anti-graft agencie
Teachers’ Fairness and Passion for Teaching as Correlates of Secondary School Student Academic Performance in Ekiti State, Nigeria
No full textHighlights: There was significant relationship between teachers’ fairness and secondary school student academic performance.There was significant relationship between passion for teaching and secondary school student academic performance.Teachers’ fairness and passion for teaching had influence on secondary school student academic performance. Abstract The study examined the relationship between teachers’ fairness, passion for teaching and secondary school student academic performance in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The purpose of the research is to find out the relationship between teachers’ fairness, passion for teaching and secondary school student academic performance. Teachers’ Fairness and Passion for Teaching Questionnaire (TFPTQ) and Secondary School Student Academic Performance Inventory (SSSAPI) were used for the study. Descriptive research of the survey type was employed for the study. The study revealed that there was significant positive relationship between teachers’ fairness, passion for teaching and secondary school student academic performance. The study had shown that teachers’ fairness and passion for teaching had influence on secondary school student academic performance. Keywords: Teachers, Fairness, Academic Performance, Teaching, Teachers’ Fairness DOI: 10.7176/PPAR/9-12-08 Publication date: December 31st 201
Pre-Vocational, Pre-Technical and Pre-Professional Programmes: Basic Tools for Vocational Technical Education and Training
No full textIt is noted that various institutions of learning such as primary schools, secondary schools, technical colleges, colleges of education, polytechnics and universities adopt different programmes and methods in training their pupils and students. The chosen programmes by these institutions depend on the ability and interest of the students in various institutions. These programmes are the basic tools for vocational technical education and training in various countries of the world. The training required depends on the level of institution of learning. The training starts from primary school level to higher institutions .The study focuses on the meaning of pre-vocational, pre-technical, pre-profession, technical education and vocational education. It also focuses on the occupational competencies required for training vocational technical education students. The study also contained the measures to improve on the training of vocational technical education students. Keywords: Pre-vocational Education, Pre-technical Education, Pre-professional Education, Vocational Technical Education and Training DOI: 10.7176/JEP/10-26-09 Publication date:September 30th 201
A review of empirical evidence on gender differences in nonland agricultural inputs, technology, and services in developing countries
No full textThis paper reviews existing microeconomic empirical literature on gender differences in use, access, and adoption of nonland agricultural inputs in developing countries. This review focuses on four key areas: (1) technological resources, (2) natural resources, (3) human resources, and (4) social and political capital. In general, there has been more empirical research on inorganic fertilizer, seed varieties, extension services, and group membership than on tools and mechanization, life-cycle effects, and political participation. Across input areas, generally men have higher input measures than women; however, this finding is often sensitive to the use of models that control for other background factors, as well as the type of gender indicator implemented in the analysis. We find few studies that meet our inclusion criteria outside Sub-Saharan Africa. Finally, future directions, opportunities, and recommendations for microeconomic gender analysis of nonland agricultural inputs are discussed.access to farm inputs, Agricultural inputs, Agriculture, assets, Developing countries, Gender, life-cycle effects, mechanization, Women,
