Browsing by Author "Sawa, Mary"

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    THE PREVALENCE OF HIV/AIDS IN ADAMAWA STATE OVER A FIVE YEAR PERIOD (1996-2000)
    (Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2004-12-09) Isa, Hauwa'u; Aliyu, Tukur Nafisatu; Sawa, Mary
    This paper analysed the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Adamawa State over a five year period (1996-2000). Hospital records of: In and out patients of Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Yola, who were screened for HIV/AIDS between 1996 to 2000 using ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent-Assay) kit were examined. The results s/joived an increase in recorded HIV/AIDS cases from 98 in 1996 to 398 in 2000. Civil servants were the most affected with a mean percentage of 35.4%, followed by housewives with 17.4% and the least affected were farmers with 1.9%. The mean age of victims fell between the ages of 27 and 31 years for both females and males, m°st °' w 0 reside in urban areas. It is strongly believed that enlightenment campaigns can reduce incidence of HIV/AIDS in Adamawa State.
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    THE ROLE OF DEMOCRACY IN SUSTAINING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN NIGERIA
    (Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2002-03-05) Isa, Hauwa'u; Aliyu, Tukur Nafisatu; Sawa, Mary; Anyanwu, Felix O.
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    ROLE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN THE NORTH-EAST SUB-REGION
    (Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2001-06-11) Isa, Hauwa'u; Aliyu, Tukur Nafisatu; Sawa, Mary
    Given the political and social climate in Nigeria, there is the need to look for the Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to assist in finding solutions to some of the social needs and problems of women in the NorthEast sub-region of the country. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of NGOs in national development The paper gives highlights of who NGOs are and their types; involvement of NGOs in women enterprise; empowerment through NGOs; and the journey made so far were also issues discussed. Recommendations were made based on the identified needs of women.