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APPRAISAL OF THE APPLICATION OF THE RULE OF LAW IN NIGERIA: COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MILITARY AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
(Department of Public Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2019-12-01) Abimiku, John; Jacho, David Sunday; Bawa, Basil
This paper assesses the extent of the application of Rule of Law in Nigeria. The Rule of Law emphasis the observance and supremacy of civil or regular law in a democratic society. It rules out the laws or excises of powers by government. This paper observed that the Rule of Law had flourished the democratic system of governance than during the military rule. Executive immunity, immunity, parliamentary immunity and the use of tribunals are some of the limitations to the application rule of laid in Nigeria.
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Appraising the Intricacies in the Saudi Yemen Political Impasse and Its Implication for the Region
(Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2020-01-04) Imam, Mukhtar; Abdullahi, Sallau Modibbo; Jacho, David Sunday
: TheYemeni political transition which was to herald a new dawn for the democratic transition of government in the year 2011 dashed the optimism of many when the turmoil in the state led to its collapse in 2014, with the invasion and subsequent occupation of the state capital by forces loyal to former President Alt Abdullah Saleh. Drawing from the above this paper makes an assessment oft he lingering conflict in Yemen and the intervention of Saudi Arabia and how it has impacted the entire region. The main objective of the paper is to underscore the impact the conflict has on the Middle-Eastern region. The paper adopts the qualitative method of analysis, it finds that the war in Yemen was primarily ignited by the trajectory of domestic instability and further escalated by regional and international interests. It concludes and recommends amongst other that there is the need to halt the altercation and resume political discussions in a bid to reach a dialogue, and thatf urther . militarization of the region will bring hardship and suffering to the people.
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AN ASSESSMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
(Department of Public Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2019-12-01) Abimiku, John; Jacho, David Sunday; Bawa, Basil
Generally the study is therefore designed to access the issues and challenges facing ^ economy.The method adopted for this study is essentially the content analysis which relied on data from various textbooks, journals, pamphlets, government documents, internet and newspaper formed the bulk of the materials for this article. This study shows that Nigeria has many problem but not limited to: poor communication between government and the citizens, corruption, JiijHS unemployment, poor educational system, socio-economic inequalities and poor institutions for ml and development among others. Based on the followings, we suggest that government should effort towards increasing the number of well-trained EFCC, ICPC, Police and other security ojiff provide then zenith modem technical equipment such as helicopters, effective communication surveillance| cameras, sophisticated armed and ammunition, trained dogs, adequate patrol This zillion burst their morale in combating corruption, armed robbers and terrorism more effete such equipment are provided, personnel salaries and allowances are also to be increased, mo motivate item to combat corruption and crime assertively and improve their performance government should periodically organize seminars and workshops for governmental institution Lecturers and administrators as well as captain of industries to enrich their knowledge and ideas on the modern technique of combating issues within their organization/institutions, film development is not one side affair, the Nigerians citizens should volunteer information that cowl arrest of suspected. corrupt leaders, kidnappers and armed robbers. When this is achieved the are suspected, corrupt kidnappers be a place for all as unity, peace and stability and economic growth will return.
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ASSESSMENT OF RECRUITMENT POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATIONON ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY IN NASARAWA STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, LAFIA
(Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-07-03) Jacho, David Sunday
Recruitment policy of any organization spells out the objectives of the recruitment and provides a framework for implementation of the recruitment programme in the form of procedures. Recruitment procedures are designed to ensure the adequate supply of personnel who are technically sound, highly disciplined and committed to the achievement of organisational goals and objectives. This study attempts to assess the recruitment policy of the Nasarawa State Civil Service Commission and its implementation as it affects organizational productivity. Five relevant research questions were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive statistics was utilized to analysed the data collected from respondents through self-constructed questionnaire designed for this purpose. The results obtained shows that primordial, parochial and political influences affect recruitment exercises conducted by the Nasarawa State Civil Service Commission. The principle of meritocracy is often relegated to the background to pave way for godfatherism and “man-know-man” syndrome in recruitment exercises in the Commission. The study also revealed that the stipulated periods of recruitment into the State Civil Service is not complied with. This paper concludes by recommending that political office holders and top government functionaries should minimize or stop constant interference in the issue of staff recruitment into the Nasarawa State Civil Service. The Commission should endeavour to absorb the most qualified, highly disciplined and committed human resources that will boost the productivity of the State Civil Service and help the government achieve effectiveness and efficiency in service delivery.
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ASSESSMENT OF RECRUITMENT POLICY AND j ; IMPLEMENTATION ON ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY IN NASARAWA STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, LAFIA
(Department of Public Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2019-12-01) Abimiku, John; Jacho, David Sunday; Audu, Atsifa
Recruitment policy of any organization spells out the objectives of the recruitment and provides a framework for implementation of the recruitment programme in the form of procedures. Recruitment procedures are designed to ensure the adequate supply of personnel who are technically sound, highly disciplined and committed to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. This study attempts to assess the recruitment policy of the Nasarawa State Civil Service Commission and its implementation as it affects organizational productivity. Five relevant research questions were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive statistics was utilized to analysed the data collected from respondents through self-constructed questionnaire designed for this purpose. The results obtained shows that primordial, parochial and political influences affect recruitment exercises conducted by the Nasarawa State Civil Service Commission. The principle of meritocracy is often relegated to the background to pave way for godfatherism and (t man-know-man” syndrome in recruitment exercises in the Commission. The study also revealed that the stipulated periods of recruitment into the State Civil Service is not complied with. This paper concludes by recommending that political office holders and top government functionaries should minimize or stop constant interference in the issue of staff recruitment into the Nasarawa State Civil Service. The Commission should endeavour to absorb the most qualified, highly disciplined and committed human resources that will boost the productivity of the State Civil Service and help the government achieve - effectiveness and efficiency in service delivery.
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CONSOLIDATING NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY THROUGH WOMEN’S POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN THE FOURTH REPUBLIC, 1999 - 2017
(Department of Public Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2019-12-01) Abimiku, John; Jacho, David Sunday
Age long efforts designed to harness the creatives, skits and resourcefulness of Women for all round rapid national development in Nigeria have not yielded desirable and impressive, result considering their(women) representation in key legislative, judicial and executive positions in government as well as party leadership, This paper therefore examines how women have fared m Nigeria United Nations International Convention on Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (United Nations' Beijing Platform for Action etcetera) to which Nigeria is a signatory. Liberal Feminist theory guided the paper, while data thereto were generated from secondary sources of textbooks, conference Republic proceedings on Women and United Nations' resolutions among others.
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Democracy, Governance and Rural Development in Nigeria, 1999-2015
(Department of Public Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2019-12-01) Abimiku, John; Jacho, David Sunday; Philip, Ajeh U.
Democracy promises prosperity, freedom, equality and fairness to all electorates, regardless of tribe, religion, sex, location including social status among others; qualities which make it (democracy) attractive to many people in society. Thus, this paper examines how far Nigeria's rural majority benefited from the country's democracy from 1999-2015 when the People's Democratic Party (PDP) assumed leadership at the national level, after several decades of military rule. Structural dependency theory investigation, while data thereto were sought from secondary sources. Upon investigations, it was revealed that the living was used as a guide in the conditions of the rural people consistently declined as it was during the military era. Equally observed was the level of political apathy exhibited by the rural dwellers, going by sustained poor performances of even democratically elected leaders. To reverse the situation and empower “the rural people of Nigeria,- it is-recommended that Non-Governmental Organizations be established to mobilize and sensitize rural Nigerians on the need to actively participate in the sociopolitical processes of their communities. If undertaken, will make governments responsible and accountable to them. Establishment of functional and vibrant development associations by various rural communities is similarly recommended, as such may help paced up the level of development to various local communities across the country rather than wait for government to provide for all their essential needs.
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Democracy, Governance And Rural Development In Nigeria, 1999-2015.
(Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2019-03-01) Jacho, David Sunday; John, Abimiku; Philip, Umaru Ajeh
Democracy promises prosperity, freedom, equality and fairness to all electorates, regardless of tribe, religion, sex, location including social status among others; qualities which make it (democracy) attractive to many people in society. Thus, this paper examines how far Nigeria's rural majority benefited from the country's democracy from 1999-2015 when the People's Democratic Party (PDP) assumed leadership at the national level, after several decades of military rule. Structural dependency theory was used as a guide in the investigation, while data thereto were sought from secondary sources. Upon investigations, it was revealed that the living conditions of the rural people consistently declined as it was during the military era. Equally observed was the level of political apathy exhibited by the rural dwellers, going by sustained poor performances of even democratically elected leaders. To reverse the situation and empower the rural people of Nigeria, it is recommended that Non- Governmental Organizations be established to mobilize and sensitize rural Nigerians on the need to actively participate in the sociopolitical processes of their communities. If undertaken, will make governments responsible and accountable to them. Establishment of functional and vibrant development associations by various rural communities is similarly recommended, as such may help paced up the level of development to various local communities across the country rather than wait for government to provide for all their essential needs.
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Effect of Motivational Factors on Community's Projects Participation in Gidan Zakara, on Sustainable Development
(Department of Public Administration, Nasrawa State University, Keffi., 2021-06-01) Abimiku, John; Bawa, Basil; Jacho, David Sunday
community project participation towards sustainable development hardly takes place in a vacuum. There are barriers as well as motivating factors which propel the community to take part in sustainable development. As much, this paper is designed to access the motivating factors and barriers facing community's project participation on sustainable development. The theoretical framework for this work is system theory and the method adopted is essentially the survey method. This study shows that the barriers affecting community project participation are but not limited to: people's belief and personal perceptions, partisan politics, inadequate financial support, lack of government, NGOs and developmental experts, fear of exclusion, bureaucracy, power and privilege, gender or ethnicity, disability among others. Thus, the communities should look at the variables barriers hindering their community participation which include the people's belief and personal perceptions, partisan politics, inadequate financial support, lack of government, NGOs and developmental experts as they often reflect the inequalities within the society. As such these barriers need to be recognized, acknowledged and addressed as it will be the only way in ensuring sustainable development in these communities.
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EFFECTS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY -GLO NETWORK IN ENUGU STATE NIGERIA
(Department of Public Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2019-12-01) Abimiku, John; Jacho, David Sunday; Bawa, Basil
The provision of basic amenities, security and employment is important for legitimacy and effectiveness of an organization. It helps to build the confidence needed to overcome societal mistrust and this shows the real spirit of corporate social responsibility which has to d with an organization going out of his way to initiate actions that will impact positively on its host community, its environment and the people generally. As such, this paper is designed to assess the effect of corporate social responsibility of 9lobal telecommunication industry-glo network in Enugu State-Nigeria. The theoretical framework for this study is stakeholder’s theory and the method adopted is essentially the survey method,The results obtained shows that Glo main activities on cooperate social responsibility are mostly on sport and entertainment. Thus, it is recommends that the company should expand their activities by going into other areas like health, education, charity giving, instead of focusing on only sport an entertainment since it has been involved in corporate social responsibility activities.
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ENHANCING WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN AGRICULTURE IN NASARAWA STATE: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MOBILIZATION
(Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2015-11-11) Jacho, David Sunday
Age-long trado-cultural, religious, political as well as legal practices have held down and limited the ideas, creativities and innovativeness (contributions) of women to agricultural development in Nigeria and Nasarawa state in particular. In other words, despite the numerous and noble contribution of women to agricultural development (such as burning of felled trees, cultivation of farms, planting and harvesting of crops including preparation of food et cetera, existing beliefs, cultural practices, laws, policies and programmes) do not favour and or enhance their participation in agriculture in the state. Thus, the desire for mass/social mobilization of all stakeholders (women, men, political and religious leaders, organizations as well as all others concerned) to create an enabling environment for effective and sustainable participation of women in agricultural activities motivated this research. The study relied on secondaiy sources for data, while Interest-Group theory was used as a guide. Among others, the study found out that ownership of and access to land in Nasarawa state was skewed against women on the excuse that they (female children) will acquire such from their husbands when they are married. Moreover, the study discovered that poverty among women made most of them unable to procure parcels of land upon which to farm and illiteracy did not allow those affected to explore appropriate channels for overcoming the challenges. Accordingly, it suggested that the following steps be taken to release the creative energies of women for aggressive and rapid development of agriculture in Nasarawa State and Nigeria in general through review of various laws, policies and cultural practices in the state to enable women access inputs needed for agricultural activities, while increased educational opportunities for girl-children be made so that they can explore useful opportunities for engagement in agriculture.
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Evaluation Of The Interests Of Power Sloes In The Syrian War Within The Onion Model Perspective
(Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2020-01-01) Imam, Mukhtar; Abdullahi, Sallau Modibbo; Jacho, David Sunday
Civilian unrest in Syria started in March 2011 and quickly became an internationalized proxy war, with the involvement of France, Iran, Russia, Turkey, the United States, and other actors, as well as the rise of a transnational terrorist movement, the self-proclaimed Islamic State. The war has been fought at the price of massive loss of life, huge flows of refugees, widespread destruction, and multiple atrocities, many probably meeting the qualifications for war crimes or crimes against humanity. This paper brings to fore the dynamics of power play by external actors involved in the war. The paper adopts the use of the onion model as a theoretical framework of analysis; it adopts the use of the qualitative research method. It was found that the influence of external actors in the war has further escalated tensions in the region as a result of power tussle. It was concluded that there must be the maintenance of status quo and the mediation by international regimes. The paper recommends amongst others the need for caution and restrain by the power blocs so as not to further escalate tension and deepen crisis in the already fragile region.
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GOVERNANCE AND AGRICULTURE: IMPLICATIONS FOR NATION BUILDING IN NIGERIA'S FOURTH REPUBLIC, 1999 2015
(Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2018-01-05) Jacho, David Sunday
Scholars are locked in debates concerning reasons responsible for consistent and phenomenal declines in agricultural productivity in Nigeria. Implicated for this state of affairs are colonialism, crude implement usage and oil boom among others. Alone or in combination, thesefactors/forces are strong and capable of impeding agriculture andfood security with frightening adverse consequences on nation-building. This paper however opines that governance remains the greatest obstacle thereto. State fragility theory was used as a premisefor the study, while books, journals and internet et cetera ; served as sources of data. After investigations, it was found out that agriculture failed largely due to misappropriation of resources earmarked for agricultural purposes by leaders.. More disturbing was the finding that political apathy. among majority , of the electorates created room for emergence of bad and unaccountable leadership. By way of solution, it is hereby suggested that sustained and aggressive enlightenment campaign be mounted by Civil Society Organizations for active participation of people (the electorates) in the socio-political affairs of the country. Moreover, vibrant and functional cooperative societies and community development associations be formed by the people, especially peasant farmers that will promote agriculture among them
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ICT TRAINING NEEDS OF NGO STAFF FOR AGRICUTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NASARAWA STATE
(Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2014-03-10) Jacho, David Sunday
This study was conducted among sl.t(T of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Nasarawa state to investigate the level of knowledge of ICT operation among the respondents and the knowledge gap that requires training for effective ICT use. A total of I25NGO staff were used as respondents. I*rimar\ data for the study were collected using a set of structured questionnaire while data analysis was clone using frequency, percentage and mean scores. The results-showed that the mean age of the respondents was 55years. most (5*1%) of whom were married. Majority (51.2%) of the respondents were holders ofFLS£/l INI), most (68.8%) of them were computer literate and their mean annual income was N? 577.d08.00. The core agriculture-rural development activities of the NGOs were microllnance/agrieultural credit (%%): women and youth empowerment (62.1%) and extension services (49.6%) among others. A greater proportion (16.4%) of the respondents had very high level (70% and above). Majority (88.8%) of the respondents expressed need for training in Statistical Package lor Social Sciences (SPSS) followed by 85.6% who needed training in General Statistical Package (GKNSIAT). It was recommended that NGOs should provide on-1 he- job training on ICT applications for their employees to improve their capacity in the use of Id's for agricultural communication, especially areas where such skills are lacking.
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LEADERSHIP AND THE FIGHT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC IN NIGERIA
(Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-03-10) Jacho, David Sunday
It is no longer news that Coronavirus Disease 2019 alias COVID-19, has affected the politics, economy, social, cultural, business, including sporting activities of all countries across the world, Nigeria inclusive. Reversing and possibly managing the pandemic well so that the economy experiences less negative effects comes out of it stronger requires not only appropriate, but also strategic and visionary leadership. Thus, this paper examines how the political leadership of Nigeria managed the pandemic, especially during the peak period of the disease in 2020. Transformational leadership theory underguided the investigation, while data thereto were generated from secondary sources (such as reports from Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and World Health Organisation including the social media). Upon investigations, it was found that the country's leadership was unable to strategically deliver on its mandate of managing/handling the scourge successfully, especially at the time of the lock down. It was equally revealed that various sectors of the economy and especially vulnerable groups (such as the aged and those in the informal sector of the economy) were worst affected by poor handling of the situation. The electorates should vote in only visionary, transparent and accountable leaders as a way out of the problem. In addition, Non-Governmental Organisations in collaboration with Community Based Organisations should step up regular enlightenment campaigns to make the electorates hold their leaders to account for their actions.
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NATIONAL SOCIAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME (NSIP) AND SUSTAINABLE REDUCTION OF POVERTY IN NIGERIA, 2016-2021
(Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2022-06-12) Jacho, David Sunday
The desire to reduce consistent and phenomenal rise in kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, cybercrime as well as inter-religious cum communal conflicts et cetera which are believed to have been caused by increasing hunger, poverty, unemployment and so on gave birth to the introduction of National Social Investment Programme (NSfPJ in Nigeria in 2016. Several years thereafter, the ideals that brought it into existence do not seem to have been achieved, going by available records. This paper therefore assesses the extent to which the various suites (components) ofNSiPhave impacted on various dimensions of poverty in the country from 2016-2021. The investigation was guided by capability theory and data thereto generated from secondary sources. Findings reveal quite clearly that poverty and other associated challenges rose exponentially and sustainably during the period under review, it was equally found out that corruption among ofFicials thereof undid NSIP greatly Moreover, growing poverty across the country fuelled the spectre of political apathy thereby undermining one of NS IP's mandate of promoting political participation in the affairs of Nigeria. To reverse the challenges of NSIP and place the countiy on the path of sustainable poverty reduction, it is hereby suggested thus: Civil Society Organizations and other stakeholders should step up their activities to ensure aggressive mobilization of Nigerians, especially the poor to participate actively in socio-political affairs of the country thereby promoting accountability and transparency in governance. Banning of Nigerians found to be corrupt from holding any public office for life will go a long way in also promoting good governance in the country and thus reduce poverty sustainably
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Nature And Aftermath Of One Belt, One Road, Initiative On Insfrastructural Development In Nigeria.
(Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2021-10-02) Jacho, David Sunday; Uwoh, Michael Benjamin
This article sets out to look at the belt and road initiative promoted by China which is said to be a dream come true for African countries and Nigeria by its promoters. The policy tailored towards the dependency posture that stands as to bring Nigeria’s development towards the Chinese initiative. It establishes that by the Chinese government efforts in implementing the infrastructural developmental policies gives an undue advantage to China over Nigeria that is supposed to be the main beneficiary of the policy. The gains of the policy towards Nigeria s infrastructural development looks tempting on the surface, but the reality is that die adverse effect of the policy on Nigeria’s economic development cannot be overlooked. It observed that the intent and purpose of China in Nigeria under the belt and road ini dad ve seems to have the interest of Nigeria at heart without also stating the intent of the Chinese government who seems to be on a rescue mission towards Nigerian developmental pursuit. Both primary' and secondary method of data collection was adopted in the study. The study is looking at the intent of China in her infrastructural development bid in Nigeria whether is for the benefit if Nigeria or another imperialism by China. The study recommended that the terms and conditions of the belt and road initiative promoted by China in Nigeria must be clearly stated to avoid any form of ambiguity' that may plunge the country into another circle of imperialism.
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Participation of Small Scale Farmers in Agricultural Insurance Scheme in Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State Nigeria
(Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2018-04-15) Jacho, David Sunday
The study determined the level of participation of small-scale farmers in agricultural insurance scheme in Lafia Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State. The sampling procedure involved the random selection of six (6) districts out of 13 districts in Lafia LGA and a random selection of fifteen (15) small scale farmers from each of the six selected districts to give a total of ninety (90) respondents. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics and logistic regression model. The findings revealed that most (57.8%) of the respondents were aged between 21-40 years and a greater proportion (31.11%) of them did not have any formal education while 26% had tertiary level of education. Most (61%) of the farmers were aware of the existence of agricultural insurance scheme but the level of participation in the insurance scheme was very low (36%). The logit regression showed that age, educational level, farm size and access to credit were significant variables that influenced the probability of participation of the farmers in agricultural insurance scheme. About 60% of the variation in the dependent variable was explained by the independent variables. The major factor militating against participation of respondents in agricultural insurance was delay in indemnity payment. The management of National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) as well as extension agents should educate the small-scale farmers more on the operations and benefits of insuring their farms.
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POLAC ECONOMIC REVIEW (PER) DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCE NIGERIA POLICE ACADEMY, KANO
(Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-10-10) Yunana, Yakubu Aku; Aliegba, Eugene T.; Erunke, Canice Esidence; Jacho, David Sunday
This study examines the effects of Farmers- Herdsmen conflict on agricultural production in Nasarawa State. Nigeria using the eco-violence theory. The study used both primary and secondary' data collected from 267 respondents who include farmers, herders, traditional rulers and security agencies through structured questionnaire and interview. A Multi-stage sampling technique was adopted for the study while simple descriptive statistics was used and analyzed the data collected and spearman rank correlation was adopted in testing hypotheses. The study found out that the major causes of the conflict were the destruction of crops by cattle as (42.9%) of the respondents said. (41.5%) of the respondents says that reduction in output and income of farmers/nomads were the major effect of the conflict. The conclusions drew from the findings shows that farmers-herdsmen conflict had affected agricultural production negatively in Nasarawa State. The spearman rank correlation indicated that, null hypotheses one and two were rejected. It was recommended that intensive system of grazing, through ranching should be introduced so that cattle \s are restricted to a particular place and chances of future clashes foreclosed. The Nasarawa State government should partner with traditional rulers, and other relevant agencies and the civil society to build of Fulani herdsmen movement across the Stale.
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Poverty Reduction:
(Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-10-02) Jacho, David Sunday
Harmony, peace and security which are resources of precious and inestimable value that formerly prevailed in North Eastern Nigeria have become sustainably elusive since 2009, following emergence of Boko Haram terrorism and other associated violent crimes. Consequently, infrastructure have been destroyed, tourism and investors scared away, just as education among others have been truncated, thereby heightening the level of poverty that already existed there. Though, several scholars have ascribed this state of affairs of . factors such as climatic changes, religious cum tribal differences, this paper implicates rising poverty as the strongest factor responsible for promoting violence and lack of sustainable peace and security in North Eastern region of Nigeria. Basic human needs or human security theoiy was employed to guide the investigation, while data thereto were gotten from secondary' sources. Investigations reveal that rising level of poverty among many people in the region provided fertile ground for their easy manipulation to foment trouble therein. It was equally found out that conflict merchants and elites promoted the conflict so as to benefit therefrom. It is then recommended that various policies and programmes designed to alleviate poverty among the people and empower them be introduced by government. Aggressive sensitization of all stakeholders be undertaken to enable them know the dangers associated with conflict and violence.