THEME: TRANSFORMATION AGENDA FOR THIRD WORLD COMMUNITIES IN EVOLVING AS GLOBAL DEVELOPED NATION: MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
DATE: 31TS AUGUST, 2023
VENUE: 1000 CAPACITY AUDITORIUM, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
ORGANIZERS: AFRICAN SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS:
AN APPRAISAL OF THE PROCESS OF AUTOMATED LAND RECORDS SYSTEM IN NIGER STATE GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (NIGIS) MINNA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA.
OLUSEYE JOY BISOLA; & PROF. MUHAMMAD BASHAR NUHU
Department of Estate Management and Valuation, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger state, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
This study appraises the process of automated land record in NIGIS Minna, Niger State. In this study the primary data was obtained from the staffs of NIGIS (38) thirty eight and applicant of land title holder in Minna (3998) three thousand nine hundred and ninety eight within the study area using a simple random sampling technique. This is with a view of evaluating the process of automated land record system as practice in the study area; identify the existing technique available, appraise the procedure involved, determine the extent of the cost effectiveness in the study area. The primary data from the respondent were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics metrics such as mean, frequency, percentage, pie chart and Likert scale. Further Analysis of the primary data depicts that developing an integrated system that will track the registration process from the comfort of their house; very necessary (9.25%), not necessary (4.41%), necessary (86.34%). The study recommends there should be a service charter at the front desk in NIGIS to track the flow of progress with the average days for each steps and it should be straightforward. An active feedback mechanism should be provided. The cost should be affordable so it captures informal sectors. It is recommended that it should be fully automated with automated receipts.
Keywords: Land Record, Automated, Appraise, effectiveness.
EFFECT OF LANDUSE AND LANDCOVER DYNAMICS ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN MINNA METROPOLIS, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
USMAN, IBRAHIM ABDULKADIR; & DR. M. A. EMIGILATI
Department of Geography, Federal University of Technology Minna.
Abstract
Effect of landuse and landcover dynamics on the socioeconomic development has not been thoroughly for all urban centres in Nigeria of which Minna is one of these. This is the gap that this study intended to fill. Therefore, this study examined the effect of landuse and landcover dynamics on the socioeconomic development of Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. The primary data sources include reconnaissance survey, questionnaire administration and oral interview. The secondary data include Landsat TM of 2001, Landsat ETM of 2010 and Google Earth image of 2021 were collected and utilize for this study. The methods of data analysis include geospatial techniques and descriptive statistics (frequency-percentage). The result shows that built-up area has increased from 18.5km2 (25.7%) in 2001 to 29.8km2 (41.4%) in 2010, farm land has decreased from 29.6km2 (41.1%) in 2001 to 23.1km2 (32.1%) in 2010, vegetation has decreased from 13.3km2 (18.5%) in 2001 to 10.6km2 (14.7%), bare land has decreased from 4.7km2 (6.5%) in 2001 to 3.2km2 (4.4%) in 2010 and water body has decreased from 5.9km2 (8.2%) in 2001 to 5.3km2 (7.4%) in 2010. This revealed a demographic development since building and farm land development cannot take place without demographic change in the study area. The built-up area in 2020 increased to 43.5km2 (60.4%), vegetation decreased to 8.6km2 (11.9%), bare land decreased to 2.9km2 (4.0%), farm land decreased to 12.3km2 (17.1%) and water body also decreased to 4.7km2 (6.5%) in 2020 as revealed in the study. The study shows that increased in thuggery activities ranked the highest with 27.9%, increased unemployment opportunities ranked second with 24.6%, decreased in standard of living ranked third with 14.1%, pressure on available good drinking water forth with 11.9% and air quality degradation ranked the least with 4.1%. This revealed that the major effect of landuse and landcover dynamics on socioeconomic development was increased in thuggery activities. The areas with increased thuggery activities include Limawa, Unguwan Daji, Kongila, Keteran Gwari, Tunga, Sauka Kawuta and Dutsen Kura. The study also shows that crime control ranked the highest with 32.8%, provision of skill acquisition programmes ranked second with 22.6%, provision of school infrastructure ranked third with 18.3% and public awareness on the effect of social vises ranked the least with 11.3%. This revealed that the major adaptation strategy put in place to reduce the effect of landuse and landcover dynamics on socioeconomic development in the study area was crime control by Nigerian Police Force and Local Vigilantes. In conclusion, the change detected may not constitute a panacea in explaining all the demographic problems relating to changes in land use land cover patterns, rather it provides the bases for understanding patterns of demographic changes and possible causes of change. If the land use land cover change pattern of a place is known, sustainable demographic planning can be embarked upon to achieve demographic management sustainability and development that is eco-friendly.
Keywords: Landuse, Landcover Dynamics, Demography and Socioeconomic Development
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF FOOD HYGIENE AMONG FOOD HANDLERS IN RESTAURANTS IN JALINGO, TARABA STATE
1CHRISTINA TANKO AUDU;& 2DANIEL IMOKEN-ASI AUDU
1Department of Science Education, Taraba State University, Jalingo Taraba state, Nigeria. 2School of science and technology, Taraba State Polytechnic. Taraba State. Nigeria.
Abstract
Foodborne diseases, often stemming from poor food hygiene practices, are a global public health concern. This study evaluates food hygiene knowledge, attitude, and practice among restaurant food handlers in Jalingo, Taraba State. A cross-sectional survey involving 45 diverse restaurant staff utilized structured questionnaires, with statistical analyses exploring socio-demographic factors’ relationships with knowledge, attitude, and practice. Results indicate mixed knowledge levels, with gaps in identifying symptoms of foodborne illnesses and proper cooking temperatures. Specifically, 40.0% recognized risks of improper food handling, 42.2% identified symptoms, and 35.6% knew proper cooking temperatures. Positive attitudes were common (51.1% believed in food hygiene’s importance), but inconsistent practices, especially hand washing and cleaning, were evident. Socio demographic factors (age, gender, experience, education) didn’t significantly associate with knowledge, attitude, or practice (p > 0.05). Targeted education, positive attitude reinforcement, and consistent practices are urged. Enhanced training, supervision, and collaboration can elevate food safety, bolster consumer confidence, and ensure a healthier dining experience and community in Jalingo’s restaurant industry.
Keywords: Food hygiene; Knowledge; Practice; Attitude; Food handler
FORMATION OF SOLAR CELL USING SEMI-CONDUCTOR MATERIAL
OKOYE-ENEMUO DOMINIC C.
School of Industrial Tech. FCE (T), Umunze
Abstract
Solar cell in other words called photovoltaic cell is the cell that generates electricity when light falls on it. As the word implies, photo means light, while voltaic means electricity. By the series and parallel electrically connection of these cells, a useful level of voltage and current can be achieved. Basically, when light strikes the cell, a certain portion of it is absorbed within the semi-conductor material. This means the energy of the absorbed light is transferred to the semi-conductor. The energy knocks electrons loose, allowing them to flow freely. In an electric field, a free electron may move to a new location to fill a hole there, i.e., both such electrons and holes contribute to electrical conduction. Such crystal is called intrinsic semiconductor. At room temperature, relatively few electrons gain enough energy to become free electrons, the overall conductivity of such materials is low, thereby their name semiconductors. For a solar cell, semiconductors are necessary because we only want the electricity to flow one way. This project explains how solar cell can be formed using semi-conductor, a silicon type of solar cell which has terminal voltage of about 0.6v.
Keywords: Solar cell, semi-conductor, Electrons, Silicon, Photons, Photovoltic cell, Doping
EXPLORING SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNAL PEACE AMONG FARMERS AND HERDSMEN IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
MUJIDAT OLABISI SALAWUDEEN PhD
Department of Social Studies, Federal College of Education, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria
Abstract
Social Studies is a multi-disciplinary discipline with integrated and dynamic methods of socializing youth towards sustainable peace and development. This study explored the use of Social Studies Education for achieving sustainable peace among farmers and herdsmen in rural southwest Nigeria. It adopted descriptive survey method. The population were all the farmers and herdsmen in southwest Nigeria. Cluster and simple random sampling methods were used to choose the 1104 respondents, comprising of 738 farmers and 366 herdsmen. A questionnaire was administered to collect the data. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. Result revealed that there was a moderate social integration between farmers and herdsmen in the southwest Nigeria and that despite those frequent clashes occurred which were found to be mainly caused by politics, activities of corrupt traditional leadership, struggle for possession of land and fear of perceived domination of the host farmers by migrant herdsmen. It was concluded that for sustainable peace, there should be a re-socialisation process of youths in Social Studies classroom to improve integration, communal peace and tolerance between farmers and herders. The study recommended the training of Social Studies teachers to equip them for the task through local conferences and workshops and the production of literature in the subject to reflect the contemporary social problem of insecurity in rural Nigeria.
Keywords: Social integration, Sustainable, Communal peace, Socialisation, Social Studies Education
ESTIMATION OF BAUCHI STATE SOLAR RADIATION FROM METROLOGICAL DATA
ABUBAKAR N1 NDAWASHI M.,1 ABUBAKAR M.B.1 MUSA N. U1., GARBA M.2
1Federal polytechnic Bauchi 2Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
Abstract:
This research focuses on the estimation of solar radiation incident on a horizontal plane in Bauchi State. The study employs mathematical models, specifically the Angstrom-Prescott, Allen, and Sabbagh models, to approximate solar radiation values. The implementation of these models is carried out using MATLAB and an Excel spreadsheet. Evaluation metrics such as Mean Bias Error (MBE), Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE), and Mean Percentage Error (MPE) are employed to assess the accuracy of the models. The results indicate that the Angstrom-Prescott model demonstrates significant promise in accurately calculating solar radiation in the Bauchi local government area, yielding an average of 5.89 kWh/m². For the Ganjuwa sites, the Allen method emerges as the most suitable for estimating global solar radiation, yielding a value of 5.87 kWh/m². Conversely, the Sabbagh model is found to be the preferred method for sites at Darazo, Danbam, Misau, and Azare, generating approximate values of 5.52, 5.74, 6.13, and 9.35 kWh/m², respectively. Overall, the findings suggest that the Bauchi central and west zones possess a more favorable solar potential for the generation of renewable solar energy compared to the Bauchi south zone. This research contributes to a better understanding of solar radiation patterns in Bauchi State, offering valuable insights for potential solar energy generation projects.
Keywords: solar radiation, Angstrom-Prescott model, Allen method, Sabbagh model, Bauchi State, renewable energy.
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF DROMEDARY CAMEL’S URINE AGAINST METHICILLIN RESISTANT Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)AND EXTENDED SPECTRUM BETA LACTAMASE (ESBL) PRODUCING Escherichia coli
1MARYAM IDRIS MUHAMMAD, 2BINTA M. AMINU (PH.D) AND 3HADIZA MUSTAPHA GHAZALI
1,3Department of Science Laboratory Technology, School of Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. 2Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Bayero University, Kano.
ABSTRACT
Camel is a multipurpose livestock species of great economic importance due to the benefits provided by camel products. This research work is aimed at evaluating the antibacterial activity of camel’s urine against MRSA and ESBL-producing E. coli. A total of one hundred and forty five (145) samples from burn wound (48) and urinary tract (97) infections were collected from patients attending Specialist Hospital, Bauchi. The samples were analyzed using standard microbiological procedures. MRSA and potential ESBL- E. coli were identified and confirmed following standard techniques. The antibacterial activity of camel’s urine, MIC and MBC were determined according to standard methods. The results revealed the incidence of MRSA and ESBL-E. coli as 22.2% and 11.8% respectively. Antibacterial activity of camel’s urine revealed activity in 50%, 75% and 100% concentrations for both MRSA and ESBL-E. coli with the mean diameter of inhibition ranging from 5.5-15.75mm. The study revealed an in vitro antibacterial activity of camel’s urine against MRSA and ESBL-E. coli isolated from burn wound and urinary tract infections. Camel’s urine contains bioactive compounds of numerous biological or therapeutic importance. It is recommended that a toxicological analysis of the identified bioactive compounds would be of necessity to develop safe drugs in the treatment of infections caused by MRSA and ESBL-E. coli.
Keywords: Antibacterial, Camel, Dromedary, Resistance, Susceptibility and Urine.
IMPACT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NIGERIA A MODERATING ROLE OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
YUSUF OVA MUTALIB, ODUMEGWU, EMMANUEL CHIJIOKE, DANIEL EHI EIKHOMUN, IRIABIJE EMMANUEL UAREME, YUSUF MOH’D SANI & OJO SARAH PETER
Department of Accountancy Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Bauchi State Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Corporate Governance is the structure of rules, practices and processes deployed to direct and manage a company in pursuant of efficient asset utilization anchored on accountability, fairness, transparency and responsibility. The purpose of this study is to explore the moderating effect of corporate social responsibility expenditures on the association between corporate governance and financial performance of listed commercial banks on the NGX. The study adopted a panel research design and data for the selected proxies for the explanatory, predictor and moderating variables were extracted from audited and published annual account and report of the selected sample of the study for a period of ten years spanning 2013-2022. Data extracted in respect of the proxies were analysed using linear regressions with SPSS. The empirical results of the regression models evidenced that there is a high positive association between corporate governance and financial performance of listed commercial banks on the NGX as the p-values of the proxies used for corporate governance are 0.02.0.02 and 0.05 respectively for BSIZE, BIND and BGD. The regression results of model 2 show that CSRE exerts strong statistical significant moderating influences on the relationship between corporate governance and financial performance of listed commercial banks on the NGX. The p-values of the moderating effect of CSRE on the association between BS, BIND and BGD and financial performance were 0.000, 0.000 and 0.05 respectively. The findings of this study appended new dimension to empirical research on corporate governance that could provide policy makers and bank regulators with valuable source of information to strengthen the governance mechanism in Nigeria banking sector for improvements in financial performance. Previous studies on the context of developing economies focused on the direct nexus between CSR practices and financial performance in the banking sector. This study further contributes to theory and empirical literature by establishing a high positive and statistical moderating influence of CSR expenditures on the corporate governance-financial performance nexus.
Key Words: CSR, Financial Performance, Corporate Governance, Board Size, NGX,
DEFECT AS A GROUND FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE UNDER ISLAMIC LAW
*ADAM IDRIS ESQ; **UMAR IBRAHIM WUNTI ESQ; ***USMAN BAPPAH DARAZO ESQ; AND *MAHMUD MUSA ESQ
*Department of Sharia and Civil Law, School of Legal Studies, A. D. Rufa’I College of Education Legal and General Studies Misau. **Department of Crime Management Federal Polytechnic Bauchi. ***Department Of General Studies Federal Polytechnic Bauchi
ABSTRACT
In addition to the fact that marriage is an act of worship, people get married in order to be happy and satisfy their passions. Although under Islamic law the prevalent mode of ending a marital tie between spouses is through divorce by the husband, certain circumstances may arise in which either of the spouses could seek judicial separation. Among the circumstances is where one of the spouses is suffering from either a physical or unethical defect that the other spouses might find unacceptable and capable of negatively affecting the marriage relationship. This paper, which was conducted by way of doctrinal research method, seeks to analyze the defects that are considered harmful as to entitle either of spouses to seek separation. The paper also contains views of some Islamic scholars on the conditions that have to be met before spouses could seek separation, the spouses that have the right to seek separation, the position of such separation under Islamic law and the position of the dowry before and after consummation of the marriage. It is observed that the main basis for allowing dissolution of marriage on ground of defect is to avoid harm.
ARDUINO-BASED GARBAGE MONITORING SYSTEM
SUBERU YUSUF1AMATULLAH YAHAYA ALIYU2 IKENNA C. ONOURAH3 AHMED ABDULRAZAQ BELLO4
Department of Computer Science, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Bauchi State (Nigeria).
Abstract.
In the present-day scenario, many times we see that the garbage bins or dust bin placed at public places in the cities are overflow due to increase in the waste every day. It creates unhygienic condition for the people and creates bad smell around the surroundings this leads in spreading some deadly diseases and human illness, to avoid such attenuation “Arduino based garbage monitoring system is designed. There is a sensor that will automatically open, ones a user approaches the bin for ease of garbage collection, when the level reaches threshold limits, the device will transmit the level. These details can be accessed by the concern authorities from their place with the help of GSM and an immediate action can be made to empty the dustbins. The Garbage monitoring system thought is an improvement of normal dustbin by elevating it to be smart using sensors. Garbage monitoring system is a new idea of implementation which makes a normal dustbin smart using ultrasonic sensors for garbage level detection, display and sending message to the concern department person updating the status of the bin using GSM modem.
Key words: Dustbin, Overflow, Unhygienic condition, Surroundings, Spreading, Attenuation, Arduino, Sensors, GSM modem.
TECHNO-ECONOMIC OPTIMIZATION OF MICROGRID FOR SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT OF A RURAL COMMUNITY
YEKINI SUBERU MOHAMMED1 AND ABDULLAHI ALHASSAN AHMED2
1School of Engineering Technology, Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. 2School of Environmental Studies, Department of Estate Management, Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Abstract
The present situation of global socioeconomic development heavily relies on sustainable access to modern energies. The availability of energy infrastructure in urban cities and industrial zones has fostered better socioeconomic development for their inhabitants while rural areas, especially in developing countries have continued to stumble in an energy crisis scenario. Poor access to energy impedes the progressive development of any human society such as poor healthcare, retrogressive agricultural production, poor quality education and insecurity. These challenges subsequently compel humanity to continue the confrontation of some developmental contests due to the inequality in access to energy between the urban and the rural people. The prevailing global energy crisis situation is orchestrated by the deficiency in traditional energy sources in the context of increasing global energy demand. As a response, many researchers have focused on developing varieties of single and integrated novel power generation techniques different from conventional power supply schemes. From this perspective, this paper presents the core elements of sizing optimization techniques for the techno-economic design of a hybrid microgrid power system utilizing Renewable Energy (RE) generators for the electrification of rural communities. The test bed of a rural community with 32 households was simulated with multiple energy sources with the objective of meeting the time-varying load demand of the energy consumers. The results obtained unveil the project’s financial viability in terms of the Net Present Cost (NPC), Cost of Energy (COE) of the proposed power system, and the Power Supply Reliability (PSR). Based on the outcome of this study, it is accordingly recommended that technological priority and policy portfolio must be embraced towards the exploitation of RE resources in the country for the socio-economic development of rural communities in the country.
Keywords: Energy; Cost of Energy; Optimization technique; Hybrid system; Net Present Cost
EVALUATION OF NEEM (Azadirachta indica) SEED AND GARLIC (Allium sativum) OILS FOR THE CONTROL OF MAIZE WEEVIL (Sitophilus zeamais Motsch) ON STORED MAIZE GRAINS (Zea mays L.) IN BAUCHI ENVIRONMENT
A.I. ABUBAKAR; A. A. MAHMUD; GAMBO, M.; AND S A BARAZA
Department of Agricultural Technology, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi.
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted at the Agronomy Laboratory of Federal Polytechnic Bauchi to evaluate the effect of neem seed and garlic oils for the control of Sitophilus zeamais (Mostchulsky) on stored maize. Three treatments neem seed oil,(treatment 1) garlic oil (treatment 2) and control ( treatment 3) were used for the study. The experiments was laid-out in Completely Randomized Design with 4 replications. Treatments 1 and 2 significantly (P<0.05) affected weevil mortality when compared to the control (T3). Data were collected on parameters such as; adult weevil mortality, weight loss, seed damage and seed germination. Data obtained were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the means were separated by Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The results showed that all the treatments were significantly (P<0.05) superior when compared to the untreated control in all the tested parameters. Neem seed and garlic oils are very effective in the storage of maize grains against Sitophilus zeamais. Further studies are required to check the effectiveness of repellence and insecticidal activity of neem seed and garlic oils for longer periods of storage.
Key words: Garlic, Neem, maize, storage
SMART WALKING STICK FOR THE BLIND
MUHAMMED KULIYA; BENISEMENI ZAKKA ESTHER; ZAHRADDEEN BALA; & YAMUSA IDRIS ADAMU
Department of Computer Science, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi
Abstract
The freedom and safety of the visually impaired is a goal every member of the community should engage in. integrating the blind into the society will no doubt overcome most of the challenges they face daily. The paper proposes an innovative remedy, the Smart Blind Stick, to address the difficulties that visually impaired people encounter when navigating their surroundings. The technologically advanced smart stick makes use of revolutionary sensing and navigational technology to improve the blind’s navigation from one point to another. The Smart Blind Stick contains the ultrasonic and infrared sensors that gives real-time information about the path way of the blind. The embedded buzzers give different sounds notify the blind of an obstacle along his path.
HOME SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM WITH RF-BASED REMOTE CONTROL
1I.H. USMAN, 2D. M. NAZIF, 3AGABI PETER IKANI
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, PMB 0231 Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Abstract:
The high rate of insecurity in the country where criminals burgle people’s homes in broad daylight when the homeowners are at work or traveling, without the awareness of neighbors or passerby, and also reported cases of situations where burglar enters people’s homes at night when they are asleep and carted away their belongings. They wake up in the morning to discover that they have been robbed while they are asleep. These and many more similar cases informed the decision to create a system that can serve as a deterrent to prevent such occurrences. The system uses a motion sensor that detects an intruder from a distance of about 10 meters and triggers an alarm that draws the attention of the homeowners, neighbors, or security personnel and at the same time sends an SMS message to the homeowners or a security post close by. The system can be activated or de-activated through SMS messages from a mobile phone or RF remote control. The status of the system can also be checked through the use of SMS hence, it can be operated anywhere in the world. The system was powered by a lithium-ion battery and a small solar panel so that power supply to it is guaranteed within 24 hours of the day. The benefits of this technology are that it will be affordable to everyone who needs it and can be used in schools, government offices, farms, and remote places.
Keywords: Intruder, SMS, RF, and PV.
ASSESSMENT OF FARMERS’ AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF FARM RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR AGRICULTURAL MARKETING IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
OGUNSOLA J.O1, ALUKO O.J2, ALARAPE A.B3, KOLADE R.I4, OJO-FAKUADE F.5, MARIZU J.T6
1,2,3,5,6 Federal College of Forestry, Jericho Hills, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria 4Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria
Abstract
This study was conducted to assess farmers’ awareness and utilization of farm radio programmes for agricultural marketing in Oyo state, whereby socio-economic characteristics of the respondent was determined, different agricultural products marketed, sources of information on agricultural marketing, level of awareness and utilization of farm radio programmes as a medium of agricultural marketing and perception of the respondents on the use of farm radio programmes for agricultural marketing. Five markets were purposively selected in which a total number of 150 questionnaires were administered and all were retrieved. Statistical tools such as frequency and percentage distribution were used to describe data while Pearson product moment correlation (PPMC) was used in analyzing the hypotheses. Results shows that a large number of the respondents (97.3%) said they regularly use radio as a source of information. The level of awareness and utilization about making use of radio as a medium of agricultural marketing is quite high. The results also shows perception of the farmers on the use of farm radio programmes as a means of agricultural marketing in which (86.7%) of the respondents strongly agree that radio disseminates needful information to them. The result from the PPMC analysis shows that there is a significant relationship between some selected socio-economic characteristics of the respondents and their use of farm radio programmes as a means of agricultural marketing. Age(r=-0.23) and occupation(r=-0.363) have negative correlation with the listening pattern of the farmers while sex (r=0.240) has a positive correlation. It is therefore, recommended that government should take steps to build basic infrastructures in the rural areas as well as policy makers and stakeholders in agricultural extension should turn into modern farm radio programmes for intervention in order to enhance agriculture and food sustainability in Nigeria.
Key Words: Radio programmes, agricultural marketing, awareness, utilization
QUALITY DETERMINATION OF COOKIES FROM BLENDS OF COCOYAM (XANTHOSOMASAGITTI FOLIUM) AND BAMBARA GROUNDNUT (VIGNA SUBTERRANEAN) FLOUR
BULUS DANIEL SADIQ (PhD); & TANKO O ODENI,
Dept. of Food Technology Federal Polytechnic,P.MB 1012 Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State Nigeria.
Abstract
Production and Quality evaluation of cookies from blends of cocoyam and bambara nut flour were studied using standard methods, the flour were mixed at various ratio of 100:0, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40, 50:50 of cocoyam to bambara groundnut flour as samples P1, P2, P3 P4, P5 and P6 respectively. The flour and product (cookies) were subjected to proximate, functional and sensory evaluation (NOAC 2000). The proximate analysis of the cookies for the protein ranged from 10.68±0.01 to 19.29±0.08, the moisture ranges from 9.23±0.01 to 9.67±0.01 and carbohydrate 60.50±0.08 to 76.67±0.04. The result of the functional properties of the flour were between 0.55±0.01 to 0.80±0.01 for the swelling index and 50.50±0.71 to 84.50±0.71 for wettability. The result of the sensory evaluation shows that there was no significant difference (P<0.05) in the colour, texture, taste and overall acceptability and there was significant difference (P<0.05) in flour of the product at 5% degree of freedom
Key Words; Cookies, Bambara groundnut, Cocoyam, Blends, Cormels
MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF FRESH CUT SUGARCANE (Saccharum officinarum L) SOLD IN GABAN KOMI, WUDIL L.G.A. KANO STATE
ABDULLAHI MUHAMMAD BELLO1. MUSTAPHA YUSUF DAUDA2 ALHASSAN M. S3, SANI ABUBAKAR JUMARE4, ABDULAZIZ MUHAMMAD DIKKO5 AND TANKO O.O6
1 Department of Food Science and Technology, Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano, Nigeria. 2,4,5 and 6 Department of Food Technology, Federal Polytechnic KauraNamoda, Zamfara, Nigeria. 3Federal Collage of Education Technical Bichi, Kano, Nigeria.
This study was carried out to evaluate the Microbiological Quality of Fresh Cut sugarcane sold in Gaban Komi wudil local Government Area of Kano State Nigeria. The sugarcane were analysed for microbial (Total viable count, fungal and coliform counts), From examination three (3) bacterial species were isolated namely: Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli from the vended sugarcane samples, the water use to wash the sugarcane and also from the hand of the vendors. Base on the microbial profile Vendor 1 had the highest average Bacteria count (5.29 x 104 CFU/ml), followed by vendor 3 and vendor 2 with the least total bacterial count. There is no significant difference on the total fungal and coliform count of all the samples. Staphylococcus aureus were characterized as the most appears isolated organisms in the sugarcane samples, hand of the vendors and wash water. Samonella typhi, in sugarcane and wash water and Escherichia coli, in the sugarcane, hand of the vendors and wash water. The presence of isolated organisms in the samples indicated the occurrence of contamination which is due to poor hygiene and environmental factors. The presence of these pathogens are of serious public health, therefore enlightment on sanitary practices on both individuals and environment should be encouraged by concerned government officials.
Keywords: Sugarcane, Vendors, Microbial quality, Gram Staining, Wash water and microbial isolation
ARBITRABILITY OF TAX DISPUTES IN NIGERIA
MUSLIM NASIRUDEEN ADE
The Oke Ogun Politechnic, Saki, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Abstract:
Arbitration is the most initiated method of ADR where parties to a dispute submit to a third party called an arbitrator or arbitral tribunal for the resolution of their dispute. The decision of the arbitrator or arbitral panel called an award, is binding on the parties and enforceable by the courts. Arbitration is regulated by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (ACA) Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004 and also regulated by the Lagos State Arbitration Law, 2009. Prior to the definite pronouncement of the Court of Appeal on the non-arbitrability of tax disputes in Nigeria, it was fairly speculated that tax disputes are not be arbitrable on grounds of public policy given that a tax dispute would likely touch on revenue of the government and the statutory powers of FIRS. Therefore, Tax disputes are currently not arbitrable in Nigeria in the light of some of Court of Appeal decisionsguided by Section 251 (1) (b) of the 1999 CFRN.
DEVELOPMENT AND DEBT CRISIS: MEASURES TO REDUCE THE DEBT IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES
MUKTAR ABUBAKAR MAIHALI
Department of Political Science and International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University
ABSTRACT
This paper investigated issues of development and its relationship with debt crisis, reflecting on how to reduce debt in the third world countries. Conceptual analysis is used in the paper by the researcher to analyzed the data collected from variety of secondary sources. The study form a theoretical base on the premises of debt over hang theory. Findings from the paper showed that external debt constituted an impediment to long-term development while its short-term effect was development enhancing. Domestic debt had a significant positive impact on long-term development while its short-term effect was negative. In the long term and short term, debt service payments led to development retardation confirming debt overhang effect. The paper recommends that the third world countries governments should direct borrowed funds to the diversification of the productive base of their economy for long-term economic development, expand the revenue base and strengthen the capacity to repay outstanding debts and reliance on domestic debt rather than external debt for increased deficit financing to reduce debt crisis and ensure greater growth and development.
Keywords: Development, debt crisis, third world, retardation, reliance.
ANALYSIS OF RAINFALL CHARACTERISTICS FOR RAIN-FED AGRICULTURE IN NIGER RESOURCES FARM, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ISAH, YAHAYA HAUWA; & PROF. M. B. YUNUSA
Department of Geography, Federal University of Technology Minna
Abstract
The study investigated rainfall characteristics for rain-fed agriculture in selected locations of Niger Resources Farm (Sabon-Daga, Bida and Part of Bosso Town) Niger State, Nigeria. Daily rainfall data for Thirty-one (31) years (1991-2021) from Climate Research Unit (CRU), reconnaissance survey and personal interview were used. The Intra-Seasonal Rainfall Monitoring Index (IRMI) developed by (Usman and Abdulkair, 2013) and Desciptive statistis were used for the analysis. The study established that rainfall across the study area is entirely concentrated in the rainy season months of May to October (i.e. six to seven months). The peak of the rains occurs between the Months of July, August and September. Thereafter, the rains begin to recede until Cessation in October. Result showed that the lowest amount of seasonal rainfall in Bosso station was detected in 1999 at 416.09 mm and the highest was in 1994, 1995 and 2000 at 1600.00 mm respectively. Similarly, the lowest rainfall amount for Sabon Daga ststion was detected in 1999 at 400 mm and the highest was in 1994 at 1800 mm, while for Bida station, the lowest seasonal rainfall amount was detected in 1999 at 300 mm and the highest was in 1994 at 165 mm. further, the study revealed that the mean onset of rains across the three (3) study locations hover between 20th and 25th of May during the period under consideration. Consequently, the mean cessation date of rainfall across the study area showed that the three (3) locations had 31st of October as there mean cessation date of rainfall. The study further revealed that the mean Length of Raining Season (LRS)for Bosso and Sabon Daga stations was 157 days while Bida had 153 days LRS. Findings from interview showed that the Farm Management in across the study locations had adopted smart agricultural practices such as mix cropping of maize, sorghum, groundnut, soya bean and millet as a means of adapting to changing rainfall pattern. Finding also showed that there exists the practice of crop and livestock integration. Further, it was revealed that certain practices such as mulching, shifting cultivation, fallowing of farm land, soil testing, use of organic manure were adopted to cope with the changing climate. The study concluded that the fluctuating pattern of rainfall characteristic across the study areas is a pointer to the evidence of climate change in the area. It is therefore; recommended that there should be an adjustment in cropping practice to suit rainfall prediction and also to encourage the planting of flood, drought, disease resistant and early maturing crop varieties so as to strengthen the resilience of crop production to changing climate.
Keywords: Rainfall Characteristics, Rain-Fed Agriculture and Niger Resources Farm
THE INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC CONTEXT: INSIGHTS FROM NIGERIA
*YEMI OWOLABI; **AMBALI, A. A. ADEREMI; **FATIHU SALMANU YAKUBU; & **BASHIR ADO YUSUF
*Department of Marketing, Univeristy of West Alabama, U.S.A. **Department of Agricutural Education, School of Secondary Education (Vocational), Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi, Kano State.
Abstract:
As Nigeria, a developing nation, aspires to attain a robust economy by 2020, it is imperative to enhance its educational landscape, particularly in areas such as entrepreneurship. The significance of entrepreneurship cannot be overstated, and its integration into higher education holds the potential to address crucial macroeconomic challenges. These challenges encompass the reduction of unemployment and poverty rates, fostering economic growth, and advancing overall development. This paper scrutinizes the concepts of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education, highlighting their pivotal roles in national advancement within a democratic framework. Additionally, the paper offers recommendations to governmental bodies, policymakers, educators, and other stakeholders to facilitate the promotion of entrepreneurship education throughout Nigeria.
ATTITUDINAL ENHANCEMENT TOWARDS LEARNING YORUBA LANGUAGE IN OSUN STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS USING COMPUTER-BASED LEARNING PACKAGE IN TWO ENVIRONMENTS.
OLAWOYIN SERIFAT JOKE (Ph.D)
C/O Dr (Mrs) Oyeniran M.F, Department of Educational Technology & Library Studies, Faculty of Education, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
ABSTRACT
This study examined the enhancement of the students’ attitude towards learning Yoruba language in Osun State secondary schools with the use of computer-based learning package. It also examined if learning in both collaborative and self-directed environments improved their attitude towards learning the language positively. The study adopted the pretest-posttest quasi-experimental control group design. Three schools were involved, with the use of purposive sampling technique based on available computers in the schools. Senior secondary two (SS2) students were used as samples. Three classes were randomly selected from the three senior schools. Forty students of one school served as Experimental Group A (the collaborative group), another 40 as Experimental Group B (the self-directed group) while the third one was used for control. Two instruments were used for data collection. These were Yoruba Achievement Test(YAT) and Yoruba Attitude Questionnaire(YAQ). The YAT measured the students’ performance and retention of contents learnt during the period, while Yoruba Attitude Questionnaire measured the attitude of learners towards learning the language. Data collected were analyzed using One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The results showed that computer-based learning package in self-directed and collaborative environments enhanced the students’ attitude towards learning the language in secondary schools in Osun state(F=32.9), p<0.05. The study concluded that Computer-based learning package used in both Collaborative and Self-directed learning environments enhanced the students’ attitude towards learning the language positively.
Keywords: Attitudinal, Learning, Computer-based learning package, Yoruba language, Collaborative environment and Self-directed environment.
IMPACT OF RAINFALL VARIABILITY ON ROAD INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN MINNA AND ENVIRONS NIGER STATE
MAGANA, NDAGI; & PROF. B.Y. MUHAMMED
Department of Geography, Federal University of Technology, Minna
Abstract
Impacts of rainfall variability on road infrastructural development. This research work examined rainfall temporal trends, extreme characteristics of rainfall and relationship between rainfall characteristics and impacts of rainfall variability on road infrastructural development in Minna and its environs. Daily rainfall records ten years’ periods (2011-2020) at Nigeria metrological Agency (Nimet) were used for the study Mann Kendal tests were used for the spatial temporal distribution while the nature of the extreme characteristics of the rainfall on roads was investigated using multiple regression analysis. The relationship between rainfall characteristics and impacts of rainfall variability on roads infrastructural development was investigated using person product moment correlation (PPMC). The outcome showed a positive relationship between rainfall and impacts of rainfall variability on roads infrastructural development. Therefore, the rainfall has significantly varied from 2011-2020 and heavy rainfall occurred periodically that damaged Minna and its environs roads and this impacting negatively on Minna and its environs. Therefore, there is need for heavy investment of emergency funds for repair and maintenance of Minna and its environs roads based on rainfall variability and heavy rainfall return period pattern.
Keywords: Rainfall Variability, and Road Infrastructural Development
IMPACT OF TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL ON MAIZE YIELD IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA, NIGERIA.
JOY H.; & EMIGILATI A.
Department of Geography, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria.
Abstract
This study analyzed the impact of climate variability on maize yield among farm holders in FCT, Abuja from 2000 to 2021. From the objective one, rainfall and temperature data were collected from the Nigeria Meteorological Agency(NiMET), Abuja and was analyzed using moving averages and measurements of central tendency and dispersion. From the result, Climate variability trends were established, revealing a decrease in annual rainfall over the years. From the Objective two, maize yield data was collected from the Abuja Agricultural Development Program(AADP) and was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (Pearson’s correlation). The result of the Correlation analysis showed a weak and insignificant relationship between rainfall and maize yield, while a significant negative relationship was found between average temperature and maize yield. Findings from the objective three, questionnaires were administered to selected farmers and the result implied that Farmers adopted various adaptive strategies, including adjusting planting dates (70%), utilizing drought-tolerant maize varieties (45%), and implementing irrigation systems (50%). The study concluded that there is climate variability from 2000 to 2021 and that climate variability significantly affects maize yield in the study area, farmers has adopted mitigative and adaptive measures which has proven effective over the past two decades. Challenges faced by farmers included inadequate infrastructure and climate variability. The study recommended providing climate information services, offering training programs, and financial assistance for effective mitigation strategies. These recommendations aim to support farmers in adapting to climate variability and promoting sustainable agricultural practices in FCT, Abuja.
Keywords: Temperature, rainfall, climate variability, maize yield, farm holders.Top of Form
IMPACT OF E-BANKING ON CUSTOMER SERVICE DELIVERY IN DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS (CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA PLC)
YUSUF MUHAMMAD SANI; & ALHAJI KAWUGANA PhD
Department of Accountancy, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, P. M. B. 0231, Opp Gwallameji Dass Road Bauch State, Nigeria
ABSTRACT:
This study examined the Impact of E-banking on customer service delivery in Deposit Money Banks. The objective of the study is to determine the impact of Internet Banking, Mobile Banking and Automated Teller Machine on an effective customer service delivery with particular reference to First Bank of Nigeria plc Bauchi metropolis branches. Data were collected from primary and secondary source; Descriptive survey research design was adopted and Instruments of data collection are questionnaires and personal interview which formed the source of primary data, and journals, textbooks, websites formed the secondary source of data. 150 questionnaires were administered on customers of the banks and only 100 were filled and returned SPSS was employed in the analysis of data collected for the study using table and percentages. The statistical tool used to test hypotheses was chi-square (X2). The major findings of the research reveal that Internet banking, mobile banking, Electronic banking and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) has positively and significantly impact on an effective customer service delivery in Nigeria Deposit Money Banks also Illiteracy level negatively impact on the e-banking in Nigeria, The study further revealed that power cuts during transaction send wrong signals about e-banking and poor regulation of the e-banking structures is a limitation of banking in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study therefore recommends that banks should ensure a more flexible and quality mobile banking products and services, regular power supply, also better navigation of internet banking platform should further be enhanced. Banks should ensure that fund is always available in ATM. And Banks should enlighten their customers on E-banking benefits
KEY WORDS: Deposit Money Banks, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, Automated Teller Machine
MODERATING EFFECT OF AUDIT EXPERIENCE ON VALUE RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION ON SHARE PRICE OF LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA
YUSUF OVA MUTALIB; DANIEL EHI EIKHOMUN; IRIABIJE EMMANUEL UAREME; & AYAMA PETER AJIJI
Department of Accountancy Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Bauchi State Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Accounting information has been described as one of the key factors considered by investors when taking investment decisions. This study reviewed the moderating effect of audit experience on value relevance of accounting information proxies by EPS, NBVPS, P/E and ROE of listed firms on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). Most studies from literatures used longitudinal research design among listed firms in different stock markets. The findings of this study are based on literature review. It was reveal that accounting information has significant impact on share prices of listed firms in Nigeria. Equally, from literature it was also revealed that audit experience has moderating effect on the relationship between accounting information and share of listed firms in Nigeria. Therefore, all the research objectives shows that accounting information (EPS, NBVPS, P/E, ROE) has significant effect on share price and audit experience has significant moderating role on the relationship between value relevance of accounting information (EPS, NBVPS, P/E & ROE) and share price of listed firms in Nigeria is also accepted. The researchers recommends that all listed companies in Nigeria should prepare and disclose additional information on the financial accounting indicators used for investment decisions alongside with the mandatory financial statements. This is expected to provide clearer information about the share price and financial performances of companies to all in potential investors.
Keywords: Value Relevance, Accounting Information, audit experience, Share Price
EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS CLASSROOM PRACTICE AND MOTIVATION ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS WITH HEARING IMPARIMENT IN BASIC SCIENCE IN OSUN STATE
YEKINNI, LUKUMAN OYEWOLE
Department of Educational Psychology, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo
Abstract
Students with hearing impairment face countless challenges especially academic related matters. These challenges range from their inability to adequately understand concepts based in their hearing level, to the poor performances as a result of shortfall in production of competent personnel that will interpret and serve as guide to the education of the pupils with hearing impairment. The hearing students’ performance is found to be solemnly above the academic performance of person with hearing impairment. Nevertheless, academic performance of both the hearing impaired students and the hearing students can be traced to the educational background of motivations and incentives that could arouse their interest towards performing excellently. This study examined the relationship that exists between teachers’ classroom practice and motivation on the academic performance of pupils with hearing impairment in Basic science in Osun State, Nigeria. The sample for this study will comprise one hundred (100) pupils with hearing impairment randomly selected from Basic One to Basic Five. Two primary schools were purposefully selected from the study. Fifty pupils with hearing impairment were randomly selected from each of the two schools. Hence, the sampling technique adopted for this study is of purposeful sampling technique. It was found out that there was significant difference between motivated and unmotivated pupils with hearing impairment. That is, motivation correlates with rate of academic performance of pupils with hearing impairment in basic science subject (r=0.922, P<0.05). Therefore, it can be concluded that there were significant difference between academic performance of motivated and unmotivated pupils with hearing impairment. Recommendations were drawn from the findings from the study.
Keywords: Classroom practice, Motivation, Academic performance, Pupils with hearing impairment, Basic science
AN APPRAISAL OF THE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OF THE GOVERNMENT POLICY “NO WORK NO PAY” VIS-A-VIS THE RIGHT OF WORKER/EMPLOYEE TO GO ON STRIKE
*UMAR IBRAHIM WUNTI ESQ; *USMAN BAPPAH DARAZO ESQ; & **PEACE JOHN SHEKARA ESQ
*Department Of General Studies Federal Polytechnic Bauchi **Department Of Estate Management Federal Polytechnic Bauchi
ABSTRACT
The right to strike is an integral part of the right to freedom of association of every citizen as contained in section 40 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) which forms the bases for a citizen to associate with others and to join trade unions of his choice for the protection of his interest. It is part of this right to freedom of association that an employee give or withdraw his services by given notice to his employer, before embarking on strike, in accordance with terms and condition of his employment. This paper analyses the legal consequence of strike actions on the entitlements to pay from employers to employee and the remedies available to all parties involved in the dispute. The paper examined the legality or otherwise of Government policy “No Work No Pay”. The article further examines the right to strike and the conditions precedent to be fulfilled before a trade union could embark on strike in accordance with provisions of Trade Union Act, 2005 and Trade Dispute Act, Cap T8, LFN, 2004. Finally, the paper proffered some amendments to be effected on the two principal legislations on trade dispute i.e Trade Union Act, 2005 and Trade Dispute Act.
Keywords: Legal consequences of “No Work No Pay” right of worker to go on strike
EFFICIENCY OF COMPUTER ASSISTED/AIDED INSTRUCTION ON MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT AND RETENTION AMONG JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: IMPLICATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
HAMZA SHUAIBU
School of Science and Technology, Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria
ABSTRACT
This study was designed to determine the effect of Computer Assisted Instruction on Geometry achievement and retention among Junior Secondary School Students. The study was carried out in Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas, in Adamawa State of Nigeria using a sample size 150 Junior Secondary Students two (JSS2). The study employed Quasi-experimental design. Intact classes were used for both the experimental and control groups. The experimental group was taught Geometry using Computer Assisted Instruction while control group was taught using conventional teaching method. Four research questions were formulated to guide this study. Geometric Achievement Test (GAT) instrument with the reliability coefficient of 0.78 was used as pretest, posttest and retention tests though reshuffled the GAT items for data collection. t-test statistics were used to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that Computer Assisted Instruction was more effective in improving students’ academic achievement and retention in geometry than the conventional approach. The Computer Assisted Instruction significantly differentiates between the sexes (male and female) academic achievement and retention scores in geometry. Based on the findings, it was recommended among the other things that the Computer Assisted Instruction should be adopted in schools particularly in our Junior Secondary School education as it improved achievement and retention among students.
HEALTH CARE SEEKING PATTERNS AND DETERMINANTS OF OUT- OF- POCKET EXPENDITURE FOR MALARIA AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN IN KOTANGORA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER-STATE
BARMANI ALIYU1; MUSA ABDULLAHI2; HAUWA NOMA3; BALIRA USMAN NASKO4; AISHA DAUDA5
1,2,3 & 4School of Nursing and Midwifery Kontagora, Niger State College of Nursing Sciences. 5School of Nursing, Bida.
ABSTRACT
This paper assessed the patterns of treatment seeking behavior and determinants of out-of-pocket expenditure for malaria among mothers of under five children in Kotangora, Niger State. This was a descriptive cross sectional study. A total number of 406 mothers were recruited into the study using a multistage sampling technique. Data was collected using a pretested interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for Service Solutions (SPSS) version 26 at the univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis levels. The level of significance for the study was set at p-value < 0.05. The overall level of knowledge showed that 228 (58.3%) had good knowledge while 163 (41.7%) had poor knowledge on malaria and its management. The study found that 204 (52.2%) had negative perception about malaria treatment for their under-five children. Pattern of healthcare seeking behaviour of the respondents showed that 132 (33.8%) and 259 (66.2%) of them had good and poor healthcare seeking behaviour respectively. There were statistically significant associations between health care seeking behaviour and cost of consultation fee (p=0.010), cost of transportation (p=0.008), child admitted for the last episode of malaria (p<0.001), cost of admission (p<0.014) and when the child last received free anti-malaria drugs (p<0.014).Using binary logistic regression, mothers with good knowledge had 2 times higher odds of good healthcare seeking behavior (OR; 2.087, CI; 1.276 –3.414). Mothers of under-fives have poor knowledge, negative perception and poor healthcare seeking behaviour for malaria and its treatment for their children. They are recommended for targeted educational interventions in order to improve their knowledge, perceptions and health care seeking behaviour for malaria infection among their children.
Keywords: Health care, Out-of-pocket, Malaria, Under Five Children, Treatment and Mother
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF DROMEDARY CAMEL’S MILK AGAINST METHICILLIN RESISTANT Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) AND EXTENDED SPECTRUM BETA LACTAMASE (ESBL) PRODUCING Escherichia coli
1MARYAM IDRIS MUHAMMAD, 2BINTA M. AMINU (Ph.D), 3ZAINAB HARUNA AND 4THEOPHILUS JAMES
1,3Department of Science Laboratory Technology, School of Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. 2Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Bayero University, Kano. 4Department of Science Laboratory Technology, School of Science and Technology, Gombe State Polytechnic, Bajoga.
ABSTRACT
Camel is a multipurpose livestock species of great economic importance due to the benefits provided by camel products. This research work is aimed at evaluating the antibacterial activity of camel’s milk against MRSA and ESBL-producing E. coli. A total of one hundred and forty five (145) samples from burn wound (48) and urinary tract (97) infections were collected from patients attending Specialist Hospital, Bauchi. The samples were analyzed using standard microbiological procedures. MRSA and potential ESBL- E. coli were identified and confirmed following standard techniques. The antibacterial activity of camel’s milk was determined following standard techniques. The results revealed the incidence of MRSA and ESBL-E. coli as 22.2% and 11.8% respectively. Antibacterial activity of camel’s milk revealed activity in all the concentrations (25-100%) for MRSA and 50-100% concentration for ESBL-E. coli with the mean diameter of inhibition ranging from 0-15.75mm. The area with highest inhibition zone for TLC-agar-overlay bioautography was at Rf 0.48. GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of compounds such as n-Hexadecanoic acid. The study revealed an in vitro antibacterial activity of camel’s milk against MRSA and ESBL-E. coli isolated from burn wound and urinary tract infections. Camel’s milk contains bioactive compounds of numerous biological or therapeutic importance. It is recommended that a toxicological analysis of the identified bioactive compounds would be of necessity to develop safe drugs in the treatment of infections caused by MRSA and ESBL-E. coli.
KEYWORDS: Antibacterial, Camel, Dromedary, Milk, Resistance.
PRODUCT POSITIONING AND EXPLOITATION OF NIGERIAN SOLID MINERAL RESOURCES: A VILE FOR TRANSFORMATION AGENDA FOR THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES
1GBADAMOSI OLANIYI, MUFUTAU 2IYAJI ELEOJO INEKWE 3OGAH AROME VICTOR (Ph.D)
1Department of Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti state, Nigeria. 2Department of Marketing, Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi State state, Nigeria. 3Department of Marketing, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti state, Nigeria
Abstract
The study focused on product positioning and exploitation of Nigerian solid mineral resources towards transforming third world countries. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the effect of product price, product quality and product differentiation on Nigerian solid mineral resources; Data were collected through primary source. The population of the study was 218 consist of Final year students of Marketing from University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. These respondents were used due to their background knowledge in Marketing. The study utilized simple random sampling technique to select sample of 80 respondents for the study. 5-point likert scale option of structured questionnaire was used in the study to obtain respondents response. Content validity was used to determine the validity of the instrument by giving to research experts who modified and made the necessary correction to measure the instrument. Simple linear regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses. Three hypotheses were tested in line with the objectives of the study and it was revealed that there was significant relationship between product price, product quality and product differentiation and Nigerian solid mineral resources. The study suggested some recommendations as follows: Government agencies affiliated to solid mineral resources in Nigeria should imbibe product price strategy in order to encourage high patronage for Nigerian solid mineral resources. Product quality should be embrace because it attracts foreign buyers to patronise Nigerian solid mineral resources. Government agencies in charge of solid mineral in Nigeria should embark on product differentiation among mineral resource in Nigeria to command high patronage from foreign buyers.
Keywords: Product positioning, Solid mineral resource, transformation, Agenda. Third world countries
POLITICS OF RELIGION AND ETHNICITY IN THE 2023 NIGERIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION AND THE CHALLENGES OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
IBRAHIM MANAJA ZAMBUK
Department of Mass Communication, Gombe State College of Education and Legal Studies Nafada
ABSTRACT
This work examine politics of religion and ethnicity in the 2023 Nigeria Presidential election and the challenges of National Development. This study provide a logical answer and empirical evidences whether religion and ethnicity has played a significant role in the Nigeria 2023 Presidential election. To achieve this survey research method was adopted which include face to face interview. And the sampling techniques adopted for this study is the convenience available sampling. Through this research it has been discovered that most people in Gombe State agreed that religion and ethnicity has played a vital role in the 2023 Nigeria Presidential election it is also discovered that politics of religion and ethnicity has a negative effect on National Development. The researcher therefore recommend that despite the fact that ethnicity and religion has long ago dominated the Nigerian politics. Nigerian should learn how to put the interest of the country first before their their parochial, tribal, ethnic or religious interest because the country is for all of us. The leadership of Nigeria headed by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu should as a matter of fairness keep to his electoral promise by putting in place electoral reforms that would enable Nigerians have free and fair election that had eluded the country for decades
THE NEED TO IMPROVE ENGINEERING EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL TECHNIQUES IN NIGERIA FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE: AN APPRAISAL
VEN EGESI JONATHAN .C.; CHIAGOROM VICTOR. C.; OHAURIO LUCKY. C.; & OHAGWAM ANGELA. O
Abstract
Over the years man has been the key service provider. He could do virtually everything with his bare hands and initiative. One thing must be said, though man was providing these services by himself, it wasn’t easy for him not until the introduction of tools, equipments and education. It must be established without any iota of doubt that tools or equipments make work in particular and life in general easy and one single platform through which this can be made possible is through education. Back home in Nigeria too, truth be told, Engineering equipments and its study Engineering education has bettered human life and made things easy too, but the fact remains the ban on the importation of certain goods and equipments when have not manufactured our own or something close to it. The financial mechanism or techniques has not been there. Another aspect of this discussion is that there is also the need for the manufacture of certain important tools and equipments since human endeavors gets more sophisticated at the break of every new day. The above stated fact form the gamut of this study. Various data collection techniques as oral interviews, questionnaire, textbooks, journals and the internet. The Functionalist theory was adopted as theoretical framework for analysis, thereafter, conclusion was drawn.
Keywords: Need, Improvement, Engineering, Education, Equipment, Finance, Technique, Nigeria, Optimum Performanc
IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE SYSTEM USING BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
IKENNA C. ONUORAH; AHMED ABDULRAZAQ BELLO; SUNDAY ADONU; SUBERU YUSUF; KHALIL SANI IBRAHIM; & LAWAN GARBA
Department of Computer Science, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi
Abstract:
Immunization plays a vital role in safeguarding public health by preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Effective immunization programs require accurate scheduling, tracking, and monitoring of vaccinations. However, traditional immunization systems often encounter challenges such as data inconsistencies, privacy concerns, and inefficient communication among stakeholders. To address these issues, this abstract proposes an immunization scheduling system utilizing blockchain technology. Blockchain technology, known for its decentralized and immutable nature, can provide a secure and transparent platform for managing immunization records. The proposed system leverages blockchain’s key features, including data immutability, consensus mechanisms, and smart contracts, to ensure the integrity, privacy, and efficiency of immunization scheduling. The immunization scheduling system is kick stared by creating a distributed network of nodes, including healthcare providers, immunization centers, and individuals. Each participant has a unique digital identity stored on the blockchain, allowing for secure access to their immunization records. Smart contracts are utilized to define rules and automate processes, such as appointment scheduling, reminders, and vaccine administration. Immunization records are stored as encrypted transactions on the blockchain, ensuring data integrity and privacy. Access to these records is granted through cryptographic keys, giving individuals control over their personal information while maintaining a comprehensive and up-to-date repository for healthcare providers.
Keywords: Immunization, Blockchain technology, data immutability, data inconsistencies, Smart contracts, cryptographic keys,
ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS INFLUENCING TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY IN INTEGRATED CROP-LIVESTOCK FARMING SYSTEM IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
SULAIMAN MUHAMMAD
Department of Economics, Federal College of Education, Zaria-Nigeria
Abstract
The study was conducted to determine the best efficient integrated crop-livestock farming system in Kaduna state, Nigeria. Primary data were obtained through structured questionnaire and interview schedule. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to select 7 LGAs (Ikara, Kubau, Kudan, Lere, Soba, Sabon-Gari and Zaria) purposively in stage I for prevalence of integrated crop-livestock farming, 28 villages were selected purposively also for the same reason in stage II while at last stage 78 crop-livestock farmers were randomly selected. Descriptive statistics and Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) were used to achieve the objective of this study. Results of the socio-economic characteristics revealed that about 92% of the integrated crop-livestock farmers were found to be male with mean age of 44 years and household size of 7 persons per farmer. Results from the DEA showed that the mean total efficiency, pure efficiency and scale efficiency were found to be 0.75, 0.87 and 0.82, respectively. The DEA results further revealed that farmers can reduce the quantity of farm size, labour, seed, fertilizer, manure and agrochemical inputs by 1.6, 11.6, 15.8, 5.9, 32.3 and 23.8%, respectively. Furthermore, the findings revealed that 19.9, 30.19 and 65.11% of farmers operated at optimal, sub-optimal and super-optimal scale, respectively. Tobit regression model used to determine factors influencing technical efficiency established that coefficients of age (0.0210), marital status (0.0016), household size (0.0616), education level (- 0.1247), farming experience (0.1412), extension contact (-0.2548) and cooperative membership (-0.1102) were statistically significant variables at different level of probability. There should be synergy between crop and animal scientists; extension agents and agricultural economists to bring into bearing the needs for farmers to imbibe integrated crop-livestock farming to achieve optimum level of efficiency.
Keywords: Crop-livestock, integration, efficiency, data envelope analysis (DEA), Nigeria
THE DETERMINANTS (SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS, AWARENESS AND ATTITUDE) OF HEALTHFUL CONDITION OF STAFF IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ZARIA, KADUNA STATE
TUKUR ABDULLAHI YANOKO
Department of Educational Psychology, Federal College of Education, Zaria
ABSTRACT
The study assesses the determinants of the healthful conditions of the staffs of Federal College of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State. The instrument used to gather data was the questionnaire on attitude, socio economic factors as well as level of awareness. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. A purposively sampling technique was used to select Federal College of Education Zaria from the North West zone of the country. A structured questionnaire was designed and validated for the study. This instrument was administered on 110 respondents in the sampled tertiary institution. The data collected were analysed using frequency count, percentage score and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) statistics. The hypotheses formulated were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The result showed that the level of awareness r= 0.674, p= 0.002, socio economic factors r= 0.808, p= 0.001 as well as attitude r= 0.557, p= 0.020 (independent variables) each has significant relationship on the dependent variable of general health conditions of the respondents. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that administrators and executive officers of the College of education should expose the types of treatments, drugs and their capabilities and efficiency so as to compel staff patronage. It is equally very important that the attitude of the staff of the college clinic be improved and their negative attitudes towards patient be curtailed. Lastly the prices of drugs and other medical services in the clinic should be reviewed downward especially those drugs that are important so as to encourages wide patronage among the staff of the college.
Keywords: healthful condition of staffs, socio-economic, awareness, attitude
PHOTOVOLTAIC-BASED DISPERSED GENERATION MODEL AND INTEGRATION STRATEGY IN POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
OKOTIE LUCKY EDAFE; OMOSIGHO OSAWARU EMMANUEL
National Institute of Construction Technology and Management (NICTM), Uromi Edo State, Nigeria.
Abstract:
This paper presents an introduction of photovoltaic (PV)-based renewable energy generation which is embedded at consumer ends of the grid power system to cover the supply of dispersed or distributed loads. Methods of optimal placement and sizing of PV-based newer energy generation were discussed, optimal placement tools such as Analytic, Deterministic, Meta heuristic and Hybrid algorithms were reviewed and genetic algorithm (GA) where suggested as being more appropriate for interconnection of renewable energy generator to the grid. Different interfacing technologies were discussed, and power-electronic based interfacing technology was suggested for practical integration of PV-based renewable energy generation to grid. Models of the power electronics interfacing techniques and the renewable energy generator implemented in Mat. Lab/Simulink environment was suggested to aid the study of the dynamic performance of the distribution network in presence of PV-renewable generation and its effects on the power quality of the overall grid network. This paper conclude discussion with the presentation of a technical approach/strategy for grid-integration of newer energy generation.
FABRICATION OF A STANDALONE SOLAR-POWERED INCUBATION SYSTEM FOR HATCHING OF EGGS IN THE OFF-GRID AREAS
MOHAMMED BAPPA SULEIMAN
Department of Electrical & electronics engineering, Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba state
ABSTRACT
This work presents the fabrication of a standalone solar-powered incubation system for the artificial hatching of eggs. The modern incubation system readily available in the rural areas has folded up as consequence of lack of electricity supply from the grid which disrupt and hampers the farming of poultry in the off grid areas resulting to low production of the poultry birds. The fabrication of a low-cost standalone solar-powered incubation system needs to assist rural poultry farmers in hatching eggs in areas devoid of electricity. The incubation system consists of a temperature controller, temperature contactor and fan. The fan ensures even diffusion of hot air in the incubation system, while the temperature controller maintains the temperature constant by energizing and de-energizing the temperature contactor. The task of the temperature controller is to transmit an electrical signal to the contactor to get de-energized by switching off the heater temporarily, which would get to a desirable temperature of 37. Similarly, when the temperature decreases beyond its desired value, the contactor will be energized again, thus switching on the system. The construction of an incubation system would increase economic activities in the off-grid area by revamping the production of poultry farming.
Keywords: Fabrication, Standalone, Solar powered, off grid, Incubation system
STORAGE CONDITION EFFECT OF PEA POD ON WATER DISINFECTION
MUHAMMAD MUHAMMAD MAKKI
BUPOLY Hadejia, Jigawa State Nigeria. (University of Bahri, Khartoum Sudan)
Abstract
Natural coagulants are considered affordable and efficient substitutes to chemical coagulants for use in developing countries where raw materials such as Cicer arietinum (green pea) are readily available. Polluted water is estimated to affect about 1200 million people and contribute to the death of 15 million children in the world per year. The excessive use of chemical coagulants can affect human health in the long term; aluminum has been indicated to be a causative agent of neurologic diseases such as senile dementia. Researches confirms the high impact of Pea pod as a coagulant in water treatment, but much researches have to be done to ascertain the effects of its storage on water disinfection. Therefore, the research aims at finding effect of STORAGE CONDITION (TEMPERATURE AND pH) EFFECT OF PEA POD ON WATER DISINFECTION. A suitable method was employed for the Pea pod processing. Pea pod was prepared and ground to powder. Phytochemical analysis of the Pea pod was done. 10% stock solution of the extract was prepared. Jar test for water disinfection, was carried out for High, Medium, low untreated synthetic waters, Kura surface (river) water and Zoo road well water. The process was repeated for stored Pea pod powder for 2 and 4 months at varying temperature and pH values. For Pea pod stored for 2 and 4months used for treatment of the water samples; p-values range was high, signifying that there is significant difference between the percentage hardness removal of Pea pod powder not stored and that stored for the varying temperature and pH values for 2 and 4months.
KEYWORDS: Pea Pod, Disinfection, Water Treatment, Storage Condition.
EFFECT OF STORAGE DURATION OF PEA POD ON WATER SOFTENING
MUHAMMAD MUHAMMAD MAKKI
BUPOLY Hadejia, Jigawa State Nigeria. (University of Bahri, Khartoum Sudan)
Abstract
Polluted water is estimated to affect about 1200 million people and contribute to the death of 15 million children in the world per year. The excessive use of chemical coagulants can affect human health in the long term; aluminum has been indicated to be a causative agent of neurologic diseases such as senile dementia. Researches confirms the high impact of Pea pod as a coagulant in water treatment, but much researches have to be done to ascertain the effects of its storage on water softening. Therefore, the research aims at finding effect of storage duration of pea pod on coagulation in water treatment. A suitable method was employed for the Pea pod processing. Pea pod was prepared and ground to powder. Phytochemical analysis of the Pea pod was done. 10% stock solution of the extract was prepared. Jar test for water softening, was carried out for High, Medium, low untreated synthetic waters, Kura surface (river) water and Zoo road well water. The process was repeated for stored Pea pod powder for 2 and 4 months at room temperature. For Pea pod stored for 2 and 4months used for treatment of the water samples; p-values range was 0.9-1, signifying that there is no any significant difference between the hardness reduction of Pea pod powder not stored and that stored for 2 and 4months.
KEYWORDS: Pea Pod, Softening, Water Treatment, Storage Duration
EMBEDDING VISUAL CONSULTATION IN HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
KHALIL SANI IBRAHIM
Deparment Of Computer Science, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi
ABSRACT
Hospital management system is an organized computerized system design and to deal with day today operation and management of hospital activities. The program looks after in-patient, records, database treatment, illness status, billing in the pharmacy and labs. Visual communication on the other hand is the transmission of information and idea using symbol and imagery. The major problems nowadays for patients especially in Nigeria is to get prompt appointment with doctors mainly because of queue and interactive communication between user and administrators in the hospital management system.
EXPLORING SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNAL PEACE AMONG FARMERS AND HERDSMEN IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
MUJIDAT OLABISI SALAWUDEEN PhD
Department of Social Studies, Federal College of Education, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Social Studies is a multi-disciplinary discipline with integrated and dynamic methods of socializing youth towards sustainable peace and development. This study explored the use of Social Studies Education for achieving sustainable peace among farmers and herdsmen in rural southwest Nigeria. It adopted descriptive survey method. The population were all the farmers and herdsmen in southwest Nigeria. Cluster and simple random sampling methods were used to choose the 1104 respondents, comprising of 738 farmers and 366 herdsmen. A questionnaire was administered to collect the data. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. Result revealed that there was a moderate social integration between farmers and herdsmen in the southwest Nigeria and that despite that frequent clashes occurred which were found to be mainly caused by politics, activities of corrupt traditional leadership, struggle for possession of land and fear of perceived domination of the host farmers by migrant herdsmen. It was concluded that for sustainable peace, there should be a re-socialisation process of youths in Social Studies classroom to improve integration, communal peace and tolerance between farmers and herders. The study recommended the training of Social Studies teachers to equip them for the task through local conferences and workshops and the production of literature in the subject to reflect the contemporary social problem of insecurity in rural Nigeria.
Keywords: Social integration, Sustainable, Communal peace, Socialisation, Social Studies Education
REENGINEERING BUSINESS PROCESS THROUGH SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
TUAMYIL, RUFINA BETZOOM; & GONTUR, SILAS
Department of Business Education, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State
Abstract
Nowadays, innovation hubs, centers of excellence, entrepreneurship centers, are springing up in the country as new types of organizations that would promote entrepreneurial sustenance of business by developing their entrepreneurial mindset and promote business reengineering. Entrepreneurial Sustainability is still a problem because previous studies have shown that businesses fail due to inability of entrepreneurs to innovative and adapt to new changes and reengineer business processes. This concerns have prompted the need for this study. The paper investigated the potency of entrepreneurial centers within plateau state which is critical to understand whether these organizations has long term impact on Business Process Reengineering. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire which was subjected to both validity and reliability tests using SPSS. Multiple Linear Regression analysis was carried out to test the null hypotheses with a Cronbach alpha of 0.72. The research method used in this study is the survey research design. The population for this study was 300 while the sample size of 300 was determined using the Cochran formula. The findings reveal that entrepreneurship development centers have a positive effect on sustainable entrepreneurship. Sustainable entrepreneurship dimensions – economic, environmental and social has a positive relationship with business process reengineering dimensions (Organization’s structural, procedural and Technological) while applying Resource-based theory to solidify the findings. The study recommends that managers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should be driven by intrinsic motivation and perceive that they have the competitive ability to pursue business reengineering.
Keywords: Reengineering Business Process, Business Education, Entrepreneurship Centers, Sustainable Entrepreneurship
SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM AS MEANS OF ENHANCING DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF 2023 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION OF GOMBE STATE.
UMAR A. ABBARE
Mass Communication Department of Gombe State College of Education And Legal Studies, Nafada.
ABSTRACT:
The study intends to find out the influence of social networking on the development of democracy in Nigeria using Gombe State Governorship 2023 election as it case study, the revealed the social networking site that the politicians utilize mostly and site. It is also revealed the reasons why the politicians and the electorate engage in social networking. more-so, the study is aimed at exposing the positive impact of social networking on democratization. By achieving the said objectives, the study will created awareness and suggested possible remedies to the issues revealed. The study intends to employ the use of social learning theory and cognitive load theory as approach in studying the positive effects of social networking on democratic development in Nigeria. All the political social media handles of politicians in Gombe state were served as the population of the study where stratified sampling and purposive sampling was used in drawing the sample for the study. The research findings may helps in understanding the relationship between social networking and democratic development in Nigeria.
TRANSFORMATION AGENDA FOR TEACHER TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE AND RESULT ORIENTED CLASSROOM PRACTICE FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
SULAIMAN MAMUDA INDABAWA
F.C.E (T) Bichi
Abstract
The success of the various transformation effort have been marred by poor implementation, Lack of political will, lack of public sensitization and above all wrong implementation. This is because national transformation required educational approach through learning on a non-formal, out-of-school programme to enable citizen acquired desire information, knowledge and skills to cope with the envisage change for inculcation of the right types of value habits, attitudes and behavior. It is in view of this that the paper examine the concept of teaching and learning in transforming teacher education for preparation of teacher, objectives of teachers preparation programme, season for teacher preparation programme, training and transforming teacher for effective productivity, method of preparation of teachers while on the job, training teachers in the use of ICT. Lastly the paper concluded by recommending that there is need to provide adequate facilities in school and teachers need to be trained to overcome problems of new curriculum and development f new technology.
Key Words: transformation, teacher preparation programme, ICT. National Development & Training
COMMUNITY EDUCATION AS THE KEY TO DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFORMATION IN NIGERIA: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS.
ZUBAIRU, FATIMA YUSUF
Abstract
This paper focuses on the problems and prospects of Community Education in Nigeria. It examines the concept of community education as vital to individual and community development. It posits that, the formal provision of education cannot solve the problems of a rapidly changing society. Hence, education has to be redefined in the context of community to make it responsive to the yearning for better living conditions in the community. The paper takes a rear-view mirror of the community education as a recipe for development and submits that if integrated into formal education, community education can facilitate group and community betterment. Against this premise, this paper suggests some measures that can foster community education for all-round community development in Nigeria, which include community leaders should be involved in planning community education programme etc.
Keywords: Education, Community, Transformation, Development, Nigeria
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOLLOWING PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP OPERATIONS IN KANO METROPOLIS, NIGERIA.
YAKUBU BASHIR LIMAN
The safe disposal of municipal waste is imperative for the realisation of several fundamental human rights, most especially the right to life and the right to a healthy environment. High quality public services and promoting competition in the waste management sector leads to formation of private sector participation (PSP) to handle solid Department of Geography, Federal College of Education Zaria, Kaduna State.
ABSTRACT
waste management in Kano. The findings revealed that quality of service among the PSP operators recorded high success in the high income areas and much less in the low and medium income areas. On the average, industry productivity was 5.63 tonnes per day per vehicle. 12 out of which in the study area were above this average and in meeting increased productivity, year of experience in operations, number of trips made, number of times trucks were serviced, and adhering to regulatory agency requirement were among the factors influencing company’s productivity in the state. It also shows less effectiveness of the system in waste management in the area. The study, therefore, recommends that regulatory agency should be more aggressive in playing its statutory roles of managing the PSP operators, involvement and support for the scavengers in the waste management system among others.
Key words: Municipal, Waste, Environment, Health, Effectiveness
MEDIA ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT CREATION AMONG MASS COMMUNICATION STUDENTS IN SELECTED
POLYTECHNIC IN KWARA STATE.
*TOPE IGE; **DANGANA KAYODEABIODUN; AND ***OPALEKE GLADYS TAYE
*Department of Mass Communication, Federal Polytechnic Offa. **Department of Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Kwara State P0lytechnjc, Ilorin. ***Department of Mass Communication, Kwara Stae Polytechnic, Ilorin
Abstract
The employment landscape for mass communication graduates is evolving, and there is a need to equip them with entrepreneurial skills and a mindset that can enable them to navigate the changing media landscape and create their own employment opportunities This study examined the relationship between media entrepreneurship and employment creation among mass communication students inKwara State, Nigeria. It adopted a mixed-methods research design, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. The study population comprisedall students of mass communication in the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, with a total population of 3,821 students from which a sample size of 350 participants was determined using the Raosoft online sample size calculator.The data collection process involved the use of questionnaires as the primary source and empirical findings of previous researcheswere used to substantiate the study’s findings, while the data gathered were analyzed using Pearson’sCorrelation Statistical Tool. Results established a significant positive relationship between media entrepreneurship and employment creation. It was concluded based on the findings that media entrepreneurship has significant influence on employment creation. It is therefore recommended among others that, to promote employment creation, educational institutions must integrate media entrepreneurship courses and training programs into the mass communication curriculum.
Keywords: media entrepreneurship, employment creation, mass communication students, skills, mindset, resources, training, Nigeria.
AN INVESTIGATION OF VIGILANTE GROUP AS ANTIDOTE FOR CRIME CONTROL IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN EDO NORTH
IRUOBE TRACY AIMIUNU; ABUDULAI MOMOH; & IGIEKHUME MOHAMMED NURUDEEN
Department of Public Administration, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi
Abstract
The paper assessed the role of vigilante groups in crime control in Edo North. Information was gathered through the secondary and primary sources; secondary sources include published online journals, conference papers and newspapers. The primary source involve the use of questionnaires instrument. One hundred and twenty six (126) questionnaire forms were distributed but 120 were retrieved and used for the study. Data collected was analyzed with SPSS (16.0 version). The tools are percentage presented in tables and graphs and hypotheses were analyzed with chisquare. The study revealed vigilante groups have been very effective in the three communities under investigation. They arrest criminals and hand the mover to the police, mount road blocks in the day and at night. The study also confirmed that the presence of the vigilante groups has created safe environment for living. The study however recommended that since security is a local issue; government should see the need to formalize and incorporate the vigilante groups in the every state to build a synergistic relationship with the central police, More so, state government should take responsibility of the welfare of its local security outfit so as to reduce the financial burden on the federal government amongst others.
Keywords: Vigilante Group, Police, Crime, Insecurity and Control