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ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN NIGERIA: PERCEPTIONS OF THE ROLE OF POLICE AND THE PUBLIC IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION IN LAI IA, NASARAWA STATE.
(Department of Sociology, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2018-03-03) Ishaya, Daniel Leku
This study examined administration of criminal justice in Nigeria: perception of the role of Police and public in criminal investigation in Lafia, Nasarawa state. The main objective of this study is to examine the role of police criminal investigation in the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to: Determine the role of police criminal investigation in the administration of criminal justice in Nasarawa State; Examine the relationship between police criminal investigation and crime reporting; Examine challenges confronting police criminal investigation in Nasarawa State; Investigate how police investigation can be improved in the administration of the criminal justice system. Make recommendations on how to facilitate effective and efficient criminal justice administration in Nigeria. Survey design was used and a sample size of 211 respondents was selected through stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Primary data generated through questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively by the use of simple percentages, tables, and multiple correlation statistical technique was employed to test the hypotheses. Structuredinterviews were also conducted. An Investigative Intelligence and Control model was developed and adopted. From the analysis of data generated for the study, the following are major findings: Lack of hardware equipment and scientific techniques. Also, the study discovered that there is a poor public-police relationship. Unfortunately, this has greatly affected the smooth and successful investigation by the police. The study found that there is no police welfare and consequently, little or no motivation among the police. The combination of the above mentioned lead to low performances of police criminal investigation. This negates the sole duty of investigation and by implication, translates into weakening the future for criminal justice. Consequently, this leads to future cycles of injustice and increases in crime. The study recommends adequate funding of police for effective service delivery in the area of crime investigation and crime management. Effort must be made to ensure that the welfare of police officers is improved to spur them to duty. There should be a synergy between the public and the police in terms of crime reporting and investigation. In conclusion, adequate provision of hardware equipment and qualified personnel is necessary for prompt criminal investigation in ensuring effective crime prevention and crime management.
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ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES (ASUU) STRIKES ON THE ECONOMY OF KEFFI TOWN, NIGERIA
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, 2021-04-16) Okoh, Edoh Michael
The Academic and Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has continuously fought against the myriad of challenges bedeviling their functions as lecturers due to the unhealthy learning environment created by both the state and Federal government of Nigeria hence the frequent industrial action by ASUU that always affect the economy of Keffi the host community severely. This study assessed the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike on the economy of Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Literature was reviewed thematically while conflict theory was reviewed and adopted for the study. The study adopted survey research design and cluster sampling to select respondents from informal business operators in Keffi. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were the statistical tools used for data analysis. The descriptive statistics involved the use of frequencies and simple percentages while the inferential statistics utilized partial correlation statistics which shows the direction and strength of relationship between the tested variables as well as the significant. One hypothesis was formulated and tested by this study; the result shows a positive and strong relationship between ASUU strike and Keffi economy respectively. The study found that, the incessant strike has severely affects businesses and other economic life negatively in Keffi. The study therefore conclude that, ASUU strike often has negative effect on Keffi economy despite the present of other well-known government institutions both federal and state operating in Keffi. The study therefore recommends increase investment on education by the government; ASUU adopting alternative strategies to pressing home their demands; universities, reducing their over reliance on the federal and state government among others as viable measures to combating the challenges.
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ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF DRUG ABUSE ON SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN KARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI., 2021-08-10) Emmanuel, Eyugu Alawa
Abuse of drugs by youths and its detrimental effects on their social, economic and healthy living in Karu local government area has continued to attract public attention. Based on this premise, it is imperative to understand the causes and triggers of drug abuse, the commonly abused drugs, the emerging ways of drug abuse that are not conventional and the extent to which involvement in drugs has affected social, economic and healthy lifestyles. The Differential Association Theory Psychodynamic theory was adopted as working theoretical frameworks to explain how the act of drug abuse is learned and the effect it has on health. A survey design was adopted with a sample size drawn from four communities using a multistage sampling technique. Data were obtained using both quantitative and qualitative approaches and questionnaires were administered to 379 to respondents and 20 In-depth Interviews (IDIs) were also conducted to augment the quantitative data. Results showed that drug abuse among youth in Karu is caused by the perceived benefits such as improved work performance (23.3%), to get high (20.0%) or relieved from pain (17.6%). The findings also revealed that Indian Hemp also known as cannabis (21.4%), Tramol/Tramadol (19.8%), codeine syrups (17.6%) and Shisha (18.2%) are the most abused drugs by youths across different ages, sexes, religions, educational backgrounds, marital statuses and occupations in Karu. In addition, finding revealed that abuse leads to addiction, injury/accident(s), unproductiveness, increased crime rates, health problems, and eventual death. The study, therefore, recommends among other things that it is important to encourage family education on drugs because the family is the core of the social organization. Parents should give their children/wards appropriate awareness of drug use. They should be encouraged by health authorities to offer family education on drug abuse to their children. They should inform them of the dangers of drug abuse on their health, society and the nation at large so as to reduce the scourge of drug abuse.
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ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF MODERN FAMILY PLANNING PRACTICE AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN KEFFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
(Department of Sociology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State., 2021-03-01) Gloria, Johnson Nnenna
The recent attention drawn to the issue of Modem Family planning practices by International bodies like the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Fund for Population Agency (UNFPA) cannot be over stressed. This study examines the attitude and practices of modem family planning practice among women of reproductive age in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A social survey design was adopted. A survey of 343 respondents were drawn, using multi-stage sampling techniques involving electoral wards, towns/villages, main streets, houses, households and individuals. Primary and secondary data were utilized in the study. The primary data were generated through the use of questionnaires. The questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively using tables, frequency, percentage and cross tabulation of variables. The results show that the attitude of women of reproductive age towards modem family planning practice is positive and modem family planning has social and economic benefits to the mother and the child. It is based on this that the study recommends that family planning providers should provide accurate, unbiased and essential information about the various contraceptive methods thereby removing the problem of both real and imagined side effects of helping women to make informed choices and there is need for intensify education on modem family planning programmes to adequately cater for women of reproductive age in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State and Nigeria in general so as to bridge the existing gaps
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ATTITUDE OF PEOPLE TOWARDS CHILDREN LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN JOS NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF PLATEAU STATE
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2019-12-11) Okoro, Beatrice Chinyere
This study is about attitude of people towards children living with HIV/AIDS in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. It's examined the knowledge of HIV/AIDS among the children. Questionnaires were used to collect data from 116 respondents. The data was analysed using frequency and simple percentage. The research concluded that the children are fully aware of HIV/AIDS existence and its deadly impact on society, but have a negative attitude towards those who live with the virus. It is recommended that to avert such problems, there is a need for HIV/AIDS education and communication programmes to go beyond merely offering information on risk-avoidance skills such as abstinence, to effect translation into sustained behavioural and attitudinal change by making the awareness publicly known through the use of media such as Television and Radio.
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CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOUR AMONG STUDENTS OF NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI., 2019-12-12) Amali, Sandra
Deviant behaviours among students have been on the increase over the years and this have resulted in the emergence of certain obnoxious behaviours even now than previously. This study sought to examined the causes and effects of deviant behaviour among students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, with a view to ascertain its prevalence and effects of deviant behaviour among students of Nasarawa state University with corresponding research question. The study would stimulate parents, lecturers and other stakeholders. The problem of the study is such that deviant behaviour has been seen as a normal way of way which is not supposed to be so. A social survey design was adopted. A sample size of 383 of undergraduates’ students was drawn using simple random sample technique which allows for equal opportunity of the population to be selected as respondents. The Primary and secondary sources of data were employed in the study. The strain theory was employed in the study. The results show that deviant behaviour in most cases start from the home which is the first agent of socialization and that the media is yet a strong agent of socialization that if not properly handled will have negative effects on the children. The study recommends that Parents need to inculcate family values on their children and there is the urgent need to enlighten and counsel relevant individuals within the university on measures for handling deviant students. The study also recommends that the University should regularly organise workshops, and seminars on effective management of deviant acts among studentsin the University.
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COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLE TRANSPORTATION AND INCOME GENERATION IN KARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, 2019-06-19) Graba, Daniel Vinking
The high rate of unemployment has continued to rise and this has been heightened by the failure of the formal sector to provide jobs for our teaming youthful population and also exacerbated by increasing job losses across the country. This ugly scenario had given prominence to the activities of the informal sector especially commercial motorcyclists in providing succor to the youth. This study focuses on commercial motorcycle transportation and income generation in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The study determines the reasons why people engage in commercial motorcycle transportation, find out how much commercial motorcyclists earn monthly, and the amount paid as tax monthly, ascertain if commercial motorcyclists income meet their basic needs as well ascertain the challenges / hindrances being faced by commercial motorcyclists in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The study adopts Dual Economy Model which explain economic activity in developing nations by looking at two operating economic systems in any economy; formal and informal sector. The study employs survey research design, Watson statistical formula and scale, and accidental sampling technique. 286 respondents were selected from a total population of 1,508 registered commercial motorcyclists in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The instrument of data collection was questionnaire. The data collected were analysed using frequencies and percentages, and Chi square was used to test the hypothesis. The study found out that there is significant relationship between commercial motorcycle transportation income and meeting basic needs. The study concludes that commercial motorcycle transportation has reduced poverty by securing a minimum level of income to commercial motorcyclists to meet basic needs of shelter, feeding, clothing and payment of school fee, thus moving away from absolute poverty. Commercial motorcyclists pay tax and are able to realise their dream of owning a house, buying land, owning a car and motorcycles, and also have a saving culture. The study recommends that since commercial motorcycle transportation is a source of livelihood to the poor, unskilled and socially marginalized in the society, government should create a data base for commercial motorcyclists and appoint a supervisory ministry to work with the union to oversee the affairs of commercial motorcyclists in order to ensure that programmed and policies targeted at the commercial motorcyclists are not hijack and diverted by the “big and mighty” in the society..
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CONSEQUENCES OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR AMONGST YOUNG ADULT IN KEFFI TOWN, KEFFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NASARAWA STATE-NIGERIA
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2020-06-20) Shehu, Nura Ahmad
It is no longer a hidden fact that the emergence of information and communication Technology (ICT) has turned the world to a global village. This examines the consequences of information and communication technology on criminal behaviour amongst young Adult in Keffi Town, Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A social survey design was adopted. A survey of 361 respondents was drawn, using systematic sampling technique. Primary and secondary data were utilized in the study. The primary data were generated through the use of questionnaires. The questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively using tables, frequency and percentage. The results shown that most of the criminal activities are carried out through the use of mobile phone, computer and the internet and criminal activities are carried out through selling false goods and services through the internet, telling people to disclose their financial secret codes for a false transaction and by presenting a false self to prospective buyer of non existing goods/ services. Therefore, the study recommend that National Computer Crime Response Centre should be set up by the government which will comprise of experts and professionals to establish rules, regulations and standards of authentication of each citizen’s records and staff of establishments and Forensics commission should be established by the government, which will be responsible for the training of forensics personnel. Also, Comprehensive laws to combat computer and cyber related crimes should be promulgated to fight cyber crimes in Nigeria by the national assembly.
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CONTRIBUTIONS OF UNILEVER NIGERIA IN THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC WELLBEING OF NIGERIANS.
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2020-12-02) Nyoh, Paulinus Archibong
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THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN ORGANISATION IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: A STUDY OF KEFFI LGA OF NASARAWW STATE
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI., 2020-02-03) Dim, Mary Kumba
This study examines the Contributions of Women Organizations in Community Development in Keffi LGA of Nasarawa State with the objective to discover the contributions of women organization in Community development. The study adopted social survey design using simple random sampling technique to select a sample size of 200 for the study with simple percentage test for analysis of data. The findings of the study revealed that the level of participation of women Organizations in the Community development in Keffi LGA of Nasarawa State was very low. Considering the numerical strength and enormous contributions of women in the socioeconomic well being of rural people, improving women's participation in the leadership of their communities is more promising for the development of communities. The study concludes that Women organizations hold a great promise to provide the much needed socioeconomic infrastructure in the developing countries with a recommendation that Government at all levels should encourage the proliferation of and economically support the goals and objectives of Women organizations in the study area, creating a common forum where both governmental and nongovernmental organizations could contribute their quota.
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THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN ORGANISATION IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: A STUDY OF KEFFI LGA OF NASARAWW STATE
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2020-02-02) Dim, Mary Kumba
This study examines the Contributions of Women Organizations in Community Development in Keffi LGA of Nasarawa State with the objective to discover the contributions of women organization in Community development. The study adopted social survey design using simple random sampling technique to select a sample size of 200 for the study with simple percentage test for analysis of data. The findings of the study revealed that the level of participation of women Organizations in the Community development in Keffi LGA of Nasarawa State was very low. Considering the numerical strength and enormous contributions of women in the socio-economic well being of rural people, improving women's participation in the leadership of their communities is more promising for the development of communities. The study concludes that Women organizations hold a great promise to provide the much needed socio-economic infrastructure in the developing countries with a recommendation that Government at all levels should encourage the proliferation of and economically support the goals and objectives of Women organizations in the study area, creating a common forum where both governmental and nongovernmental organizations could contribute their quota
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EFFECT OF BANK LENDING ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
(DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2019-12-19) Chinenye, Okafor Joy
This study examines the effect of bank lending on economic growth in Nigeria for the period of thirty years, covering 1988 to 2017. This study adopts ex-post facto research design, secondary data were obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin. The population of the study is the twenty one commercial banks registered by the Central Bank of Nigeria as at 31st December, 2017. Census sampling technique was utilized to sample all the population of the study because the study utilized aggregate time series data. This study utilized the ordinary least square multiple regression analysis to analyse the data. The properties of the time series data for the period of study was investigated in order to test its stationarity using the Augmented Dickey Fuller test statistics. The results revealed that there is no unit root after first difference. The result of the regression showed that credit to productions sector has positive significant effect on economic growth while credit to services sector has a significant negative effect on economic growth, likewise, bank credit to general commerce has no significant effect on economic growth in Nigeria. The result of the cointegration test indicates there is cointegration among the variables. The Vector Error Correction Model showed that there is long and short run influence of credit to productions sector, credit to general commerce and credit to services sector on real gross domestic product. The study concludes that bank credit has a significant effect on economic growth in Nigeria. .Based on the findings of this study, the study encouraged commercial banks to grant more loans and advances to the production sector of the economy. The study also recommends that Commercial banks should put more stringent conditions on credit to the general commerce sector as the credit granted to that sector does not improve the economy.
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EFFECT OF HEALTH LITERACY ON UTILIZATION OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES AMONG CIVIL SERVANTS IN WUKARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF TARABA STATE, NIGERIA
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2020-01-20) Attabani, machumi
There is a growing recognition that inadequate health literacy contributes to health inequalities as it is more prevalent among lower socioeconomic groups, ethnic minorities, the elderly and those with long-term conditions or disabilities. This study examines the impact of health literacy on utilization of health care services among civil servants in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria. To achieve this objective the health belief model (HBM) was adopted as the theoretical framework. A social survey design was adopted. A sample of 290 respondents was drawn, using stratified sampling technique. Primary and secondary data were utilized in the study. The primary data were generated through the use of questionnaires and interview. The questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively using tables, frequency, percentage, and cross tabulation and data generated through interview were analyzed to complement and support the quantitative analysis using content analysis. The results show that respondents find it difficult in filling medical forms, understanding written information, properly articulate their medical concerns and issues. It is based on this that the study recommends that Government, non- governmental organizations, religious organizations, community leaders and schools should organize programmes that will sensitize and create awareness on the negative effects low level of health literacy on utilization of health care services among civil servants and general populace in Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State and Nigeria at large.
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EFFECTS OF BROKEN HOMES ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN SHABU COMMUNITY, LAFIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2021-02-25) Hussaini, Ahmed Na'Allah
Family is the oldest institution in human history and remains the most irreducible nucleus of all known societies. This study examines effect of broken homes on children development in Shabu Community, Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A social survey design was adopted. A sample of 348 respondents was drawn, using clustered sampling techniques in the selection of respondents from the study area. Primary and secondary data were utilized in the study. The primary data were generated through the use of questionnaires. The questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively using tables, frequency, percentage and cross tabulation. The results show that infidelity is the main cause of broken homes and other factors such as emotionally distress, and infertility etc. Broken homes have negative effects on children’s development. Therefore, the study was revealed that there is the need to encourage National Orientation on the advantages of marital stability by government using English and local languages through the use of various mass communication medium such as newspaper, television, radio etc in order to pass the message to the uneducated and to the remote part of the communities and Religious organization should take the issue of marital instability serious. Imams, Pastors and other religious leaders should preach against divorce or separation. They should teach parents the effect of their action on their children who are often not considered before opting for divorce or separation.
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AN EXAMINATION OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND FAMILY PLANNING AMONG WOMEN IN SELECTED AREA, FCT.
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2019-12-11) Adamu, Maimuna
The study aims to examine reproduction of healthcare system and family planning among women in selected areas in F.C.T. Reproductive health occupies a central position in the identity of the health as well as the development of a given population. The study further assesses women reproductive health status whereby literature was reviewed and demography transitions theory was adopted. Survey research design was used and both primary and secondary method of data collection were used. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for the analysis of the data. Findings revealed that majority of women were unable to benefit from the reproductive health care service. They validated access to care, contraceptive needs, access to healthcare needs.
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EXAMINATION OF SECURITY AND ITS IMPLICATION IN NIGERIA SOCIETY
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2019-11-08) Ibeh, Onyeka J
The study is sociological examination of undercover security and its impact in contemporary Society. The research design employed in the study was a descriptive survey. Hence, the study is a quantitative study that provides statistical data as empirical evidence and produces a descriptive and informative picture of the topic study. Based on the objectives of this study and the analysis, the study discovered that: indeed undercover investigation plays any significant role in combating organised crimes in the Nigeria society, amidst the growing trend of cyber/inter net fraud (yahoo, yahoo), banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism. The study also revealed that undercover security tends not only ignores the principle of individualized suspicion and the presumption of innocence but it also violates the right to privacy of citizens. More so, Spying on the people and carrying out cooperate espionage is important because this the only way treason and felony can be checkmate, and national security of the country can be assured. The findings of the study also revealed that the government use it as a means of blackmailing and keeping any sort of opposition in cheek. In the same vein, it gives the . government a strong weapon to use against anybody. The study thus recommended that: there should be legislation on privacy protection of the privacy of citizenry so as to maintain some level of trust between the government, security> agencies and the society. More so, there should be proper programmes in place that carries out background checks of undercover security agents, as well as psychiatric evaluation, so as ascertain their stability, state of mind, and loyalty> to the laws of the state. There should be adequate human capacity training for . undercover security agents on how to carry out safe undercover investigation that does not violates the rights of the citizens of the state.
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FEMALE POLICE OFFICERS AND POLICING IN KEFFI AREA COMMAND OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2021-06-22) Abdullahi, Nasiru
The role of women in traditional crime prevention and control has been overshadowed by the accounts of men and the events that shaped history, women have been involved in the social systems of the home, work, and community control. This study examines female police officers and policing in Keffi Area Command of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A social survey design was adopted. A sample of 235 respondents was drawn, using stratified sampling techniques in the selection of respondents from the study area. Primary and secondary data were utilized in the study. The primary data were generated through the use of questionnaires. The questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively using tables, frequency, and percentages. The results show that women are still left behind since the inception of the Nigerian police no woman has reached the highest position and there is still disparity in recruitment in the Nigerian police based on sex. Therefore, the study recommends that the Police authority should, therefore, make conscious efforts not to allow gender discrimination concepts creep into their policies such as recruitment process, promotion, and appointment to higher offices or positions. Adoption of positive, equal opportunity and fairness in the engaging workforce which tends to increase employee performance, subsequently increases organizational performance should be pursed.
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IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOs) IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN BORNO SOUTH, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA
(Sociology Department, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2014-01-09) Saidu, Maude Hassan Sale
Rural development has become one of the major concerns of the Nigerian state in general and Borno state in particular. This is due to the deteriorating conditions of living in the rural areas particularly Borno South. The traditional rural development strategies adopted are now challenged. Towards this end, efforts are shifted from government oriented rural development approach to a more of people centered approach. In recent years community development specialists focus on Community Based Organizations (CBOs) for rural development. In fact, emphasis is placed in mass participation of rural dwellers for the required socio-economic transformation in the area. Therefore, the study focused on the impact of the CBOs for rural development in Borno South. This study adopted the use of survey method and there were one hundred and twenty (120) CBOs found to be operating in the sixty-eight (68) village areas. They were assessed and the hypothesis was also analyzed through the use of chi-square (X2). Among other things it was found out that the projects/programmes executed through the CBOs in the study area even though few (464 projects) created positive impact by transforming the lives of the people living in the area and if encouraged will further brings about the required changes in the area. It was also found that the level of participation in both financial and human resources that fall within the ratio 1:42 between the total population in the area and number of people who participated in the activities of the CBOs for rural development could further be entrenched through the formation of more CBOs for mass participation.
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THE IMPACT OF HIV/AIDS ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF ABAKALIKI AND AFIKPO IN EBONYI STATE
(THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2015-01-12) Chibuzor, Sixtus Obi
Since 1985 when the first Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome case was detected in Nigeria, the epidemic has grown rapidly. The HIV prevalence has increased from 1.8% in 1991 to 4.4% in 2013. Nigeria’s HIV/AIDS prevalence rate is among the highest in West Africa and the country has the second highest burden of HIV as 3.4 million people are said to be positive. The social, economic and demographic impacts for Nigeria and Ebonyi State are considered to be vital. The study examined the Socio-Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS in Abakiliki and Afikpo in Ebonyi State. Based on the objectives of this investigation, the study was limited to Abakaliki and Afikpo. Data from National Bureau of Statistics, United Nations Human Development Report, National Health Survey, National Agency for the Control of AIDS, State Action Committee on AIDS, Local Action Committee on AIDS, Ebonyi State Ministry of Health, Focus Group Discussion conducted by United Nations Development Programme in Ebonyi State, Fifteen (15) In-depth interview conducted by the researcher and impact studies on the state and other related states. The method of data collection used was secondary data complimented with In-depth interview. In-depth summary and coding with simple percentage were used to analyze the data. Some of the important findings are, HIV/AIDS has more negative effect on women than men, A large proportion of family income goes to medical expenses on HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS has increase the cost and burden of health care delivery in Ebonyi state, HIV/AIDS has increase the number of school drop-outs in Ebonyi state, HIV/AIDS reduces agricultural productivity in the communities and state. From the result of the In-depth interview conducted by the researcher, 74% of the respondent agreed that HIV/AIDS have a negative impact on the Family, Community, women, Children, Education, Agriculture and health care delivery in Abakiliki and Afikpo in Ebonyi State, 10% disagreed while the other 16% have no opinion. Based on this result and the evidence from the In-depth summary of the selected secondary data one can then conclude that HIV/AIDS has a negative impact on the Socio-Economic development of Afikpo and Abakiliki in Ebonyi State Nigeria.
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IMPACT OF INDUSTRIALIZATION ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF KARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE
(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2020-02-28) Angbashim, Joshua
The project provides an Impact of industrialization on rural development a study of Karu LGA. It clearly explains what rural development is highlighting the basic missions Of rural development policies within the time scope. The project also identified the challenges to successful implementation of the policies pointing out the exclusion of rural dwellers in planning and the imposition of policies on the dwellers as chief among reasons. Availability of education, entrepreneurship, physical infrastructure, and social infrastructure all play an important role in developing rural areas in Nigeria. At the moment, rural development needs to be given right of way. Effective and efficient rural development lies with committed and good leadership, adequate funding and mass community participation of the rural dwellers in implementation, design and execution of rural development programmed. The project concludes by advocating for rural dwellers inclusion in drafting of policies for a holistic rural development that will develop a dynamic system of rural settlements, to foster sustainable economic growth, to promote efficient rural community development, and to ensure improved standards of living for the rural dwellers. Also utilization of local technologies and rural structures for the success of those policies and sustainability.