Browsing by Author "Mmahi, Okoro Paul"

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    Analysis of Road Traffic Policing and Traffic Safely in Nigeria
    (Department of Sociology, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-03-06) Udo, Chikezie Osisiogu; Yusuf, Usman A.; Mmahi, Okoro Paul
    The purpose of traffic policing is to ensure that road users comply with traffic rules and regulations, to forestall road traffic crashes (RTCs) andfatalities. By implication, effective traffic policing would result in compliance with traffic rules and its associated safer road traffic on the one hand, while ineffective policing could result in traffic violations and attendant RTCs on the other hand This paper examined the safety situation of Nigerian roads amidst traffic policing. The paper is based on secondary sources of data such as journal articles, institutional and organizational publications, Newspapers, research reports and other internet materials. Critical analysis adopted, while conclusion was drawn using deductive approach. The paper argues that copious traffic crashes on Nigerian roads which is mostly occasioned by traffic violation is traceable to inadequate enforcement of existing traffic rules. Therefore, it suggests that intensified enforcement of traffic rules, certainty of offender sanction, and introduction of demerit point system could deter traffic violation, and subsequently drastically reduce road traffic crashes.
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    Analysis of Road Traffic Policing and Traffic Safety in Nigeria
    (Department of Sociology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2021-03-20) Udo, Chikezie Osisiogu; Usman, Alhaji Yusuf; Mmahi, Okoro Paul
    The purpose of traffic policing is to ensure that road users comply with traffic rules and regulations, so as to forestall road traffic crashes (RTCs) andfatalities. By implication, effective traffic policing would result in compliance with traffic rules and its associated safer road traffic on the one hand, while ineffective policing could result in traffic violations and attendant RTCs on the other hand. This paper examined the safety’ situation of Nigerian roads amidst traffic policing. The paper is based on secondary’ sources of data such as journal articles, institutional and organizational publications. Newspapers, research reports and other internet materials. Critical analysis was adopted, while conclusion was drawn using deductive approach. The paper argues that copious traffic crashes on Nigerian roads which is mostly occasioned by traffic violation is traceable to inadequate enforcement of existing traffic rules. Therefore, it suggests that intensified enforcement of traffic rules, certainty of offender sanction, and introduction of demerit point system could deter traffic violation, and subsequently drastically reduce road traffic crashes.
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    Implications of Kidnapping for Ransom on Foreign Investment in Nigeria
    (Department of Sociology, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2022-12-12) Mmahi, Okoro Paul; Udo, Chikezie Osisiogu; Yahaya, Sabo Sarkin Noma
    Nigeria has the potential to give business owners and investors high returns on their investments. However, the upsurge in kidnapping for ransom in the country portends the risk of kidnapping investors for ransom. The purpose of this paper was to critically analyze the susceptibility of foreign investors to victimization by kidnappers in Nigeria, from the standpoint of routine activities theory, and the associated implications for Nigeria. The paper relies on secondary data sources and adopts a descriptive and analytical method. The paper found that kidnapping for ransom, which is rife in Nigeria, jeopardizes
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    NIGERIANS AND THE EXPERIENCE OF XENOPHOBIA ACROSS AFRICA
    (Department of Sociology, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2022-06-06) Udo, Chikezie Osisiogu; Onoja, Adoyi; Mmahi, Okoro Paul; Anadi, Ngozi
    ace and ethnic relations are integral parts of a society's level of development. Xenophobia and xenophobic encounters occur worldwide in varying degrees. This paper is based on the experiences of Nigerians within the African continent. Consequences of xenophobia are highlighted and plausible theoretical explanations which include the Scapegoating, Relative deprivation and Economic theories are identified. The challenges confronting the efforts to achieve a xenophobic-free society are explored. Secondary sources of data such as reports from the mass media and academic research were reviewed. It is important for Nigerians to be cautions and security conscious when migrating to countries where xenophobic incidents have been reported. Relevant jurisdictions should compensate victims and prosecute offenders. All countries should endeavour to educate their populace and improve the quality of life of its citizens especially through meeting citizens' basic needs as, this would also enhance race and ethnic relations.
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    Prevalence of Traffic Violation and Challenges of Traffic Policing in Gusau Metropolis, Zamfara State
    (Department of Sociology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2021-06-19) Mmahi, Okoro Paul; Udo, Chikezie Osisiogu; Usman, Alhaji Yusuf
    The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of traffic violation and the challenges militating against eff ective traffic policing in Gusau metropolis, Zamfara State. The study was premised on Rational Choice theoiy. Exploratory research design was adopted for the study. Data were elicited from 11 Officers of Federal Road Safety Commission, and 8 Traffic Warden, using Key Informant Inter-views, and thereafter subjected to thematic analysis. Purposive sampling technique was adopted in selection of respondents for the study in order to elicit data from law enforcement agents with firsthand knowledge about traffic violation and traffic policing. Findings show that traffic violation was rampant in Gusau metropolis. Traffic policing was ineffective in deterring traffic violation. The failure of traffic policing to deter prevalent traffic violation in the metropolis was attributed to the following challenges militating against traffic policing in the area: mob action, perception of drivers, interference from individuals who occupy positions of authority, bribe taking, and dearth or personnel and operational equipment. Among others, the study recommends organization of urgent extensive orientation/reorientation, and enlightenment programmes for commercial drivers in the area; organization of a forum between traffic law enforcement agents and influential people in the metropolis to discuss traffic rule enforcement, and discourage interference with traffic rule enforcement; Increase in risk of detection, apprehension and sanction through intensified policing; and joint enforcement between Road Safety Officers and armed Police Personnel in order to avoid mob action.