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EFFECTS OF BOKO HARAM ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF BORNO STATE
(Department of security and stratergics studies, 2019-09-30) Kashim, Ibrahim Jafaru
This study assess the effects of Boko Haram on economic development of Borno State, which has been making headlines since 2009 for violence, terrorist activities among others. The typical headlines on about the state are coordinated and uncoordinated bombing of public, private buildings, drive by shootings, targeted killings, suicide bombing of communities and sporadic gun battles and others which virtually affects all economic activities in the state. To achieve objectives of the study, both primary and secondary sources of data collection was used, several categories of respondents which include civil servants, youths, women, traditional rulers, traders, religious leaders, security agents, and students. The study used multistage sampling method to select the respondents; a total of 400 respondents were drawn from the entire population of 5,925,668 in Borno State, December, 2016 projection. The statistical tools used for data analysis was descriptive statistic (simple percentage). The analysis was presented in-form of tables. The result of the study indicate that religious extremism, poverty, unemployment, literacy, corruption and arrogant display of affluence by the elitist class are the major-factors responsible for Boko Haram terrorism in Borno State. The study reveal that many lives and properties were destroyed; it also discovered that the most effective strategy and techniques to end terrorism in the state is through dialogue, negotiation and lasting resort should be use of force. The study therefore recommended that both State and local governments should implement its constitutional duties by providing maximum security to its citizens and to improve the living standard of the people, Borno state and its local governments should ensure that rising poverty indices are reversed and a realistic social security program is pursued. Government should systematically encourage and support the educational sector non-governmental organization should support government to encourage women empowerment because they are the vulnerable group, religious institutions and leaders should create sensitization on effect of terrorism in the society.
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EFFECT OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING SERVICES ON FINANCIAL CRIMES DETECTION OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA
(DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC INVESTIGATION INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2019-08-17) Ishiaku, Jafaru
This study examines the effect of forensic accounting services on financial crimes detection of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria. The increasing spate of financial crimes perpetrated through the banking sector under the watchful eyes of internal and external auditors, banking inspectors, supervisors and regulatory agencies and the fact that the banks are employing all necessary measures including the use of forensic accounting services to curtail this crime motivated this study in order to look into the resultant effect of forensic accounting services on financial crimes detection of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria.. This study proxied forensic accounting services by litigation support, expert consultancy and fraud investigation which were tested against fraud. The study used 14 quoted deposit money banks for the period of year 2007 to 2016. The data for the study were collected using secondary source. The hypotheses of the study were tested using regression analysis. The result of the study shows that fraud investigation and expert consultancy have negative insignificant effect on financial crime while litigation support has positive and significant effect on fraud. While expert consultancy reduces the level of frauds in banks, the level of reduction in the fraud level is of no significance. In line with this, it is recommended that banks employ more of expert consultancy. The quantum of the services will lead to a more drastic fall in fraud level with consequent significant effect. It is also recommended for a less dependence on litigation support as it has no negative effect of fraud level. Thus, attention should be more focused on expert consultancy and increased fraud investigation.
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EFFECT OF DIGITAL FORENSIC ON CRIME DETECTION IN NIGERIA
(Department of Forensic Investigation, Nasrawa state University, Keffi, 2019-08-23) AJAYI, Oluwashina Joseph
In the past years, digital forensics has become increasingly important in cases where electronic devices were used in the perpetration of a crime. This study examined the effect of Digital Forensics on crime detection in Nigeria. Specifically, the study centered on Computer forensic, Mobile forensic, and Network forensic as forms of Digital forensic and their effect on Crime detection were examined. The survey research design method was adopted for this study. The population of the study was 49 staff from three (3) law enforcement agencies. The instrument used to gather relevant data for the data was the questionnaire. Frequencies and percentages in cross-tabulations were used for describing the data. In testing the hypotheses for this study, Multiple Regression and ANOVA were adopted to examine the influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The findings showed that all forms of Digital forensic examined have significant effect on the detection of Crime. It was also noted from the result of the analysis that the rate of prosecution has increased since the adoption of digital forensic in Crime detection. It was established that relevant laws in Nigeria such as the Cyber Crime Act 2015, and Evidence Act 2011 enhanced the acceptance of digital evidence in a court of law. The study concluded that there is a significant effect of Computer forensic, Mobile forensic, and Network forensic on Crime detection in Nigeria. It was recommended that law enforcement agencies should continue to uphold the adoption of digital forensic in criminal investigation so as to further increase Crime detection in Nigeria.
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INFLUENCE OF ICT ON THE MANAGEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KEFFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASSARAWA STATE
(Postgraduate Diploma in Education Administration and Planning, 2019-12-01) Maudline, Ebere Chris-Okeke
This research is concerned with the influence of information Communication Technology (ICT) in the management of secondary schools in keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. In the recent years, the used of ICT has become a global practice in the Public Administration. Infact, ICT is a 21st century weapon for accurate administrative and record keeping. ICT has enhanced the processes of advanced knowledge and skills necessary for effective functioning in the modern world. It is not an over statement to say that there are increasingly influx in the nominal roll of schools in Keffi Local Government Area which definitely require advance tools for effective administrative management. This study has really shown the urgent need for the introduction of the use ICT in those schools in Keffi Local Government Areas and other Local Government areas of Nasarawa state should also adopt the use of ICT in the management of their secondary schools
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EFFECT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARACTERISTICS ON EARNINGS QUALITY OF LISTED CEMENT COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
(Department of Forensic Investigation, Nasrawa state University, Keffi, 2019-08-27) Ibrahim, Bashir
This study examines the effect of audit committee characteristics on earning quality of listed cement companies in Nigeria. The study adopts ex-post facto design, the study was conducted on four (4) quoted cement companies: (Ashaka Cement Plc, Dangote, Lafarge, WAPCO Nigeria Plc and Company of Northern Nigeria). Using the Nigeria stock Annual Report as at November, 2016, covering the period of 2005 to 2015. Findings from the study indicates that significant positive effect of Audits Committee independence, Audit committee number of meetings and Audit Committee financial expertise on financial reporting quality. Findings also indicate an insignificant negative effect of Audit Committee Size. Based on these findings, the study concludes that the quoted Cement Companies expected to produce quality financial statement reports when committee numbers are mainly professionals accountants or expertise. Therefore cement manufacturing companies in Nigeria should not be interested in large size of the audit committee but the quality of its members.
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APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF DECENTRALIZATION IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION (UBE) PROGRAMME IN NORTH CENTRAL ZONE, NIGERIA
(Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2019-10-19) OSSOM, OSSOM MMAH
This study, Application of the principles of decentralization in UBE programme implementation in the North Central Geo-political Zone was necessitated by concerns over Nigeria‟s huge investment in the programme implementation, the poor results attained between 2005 and 2017 as well as States and LGAs‟ inability to assume full responsibility for UBE implementation as specified in Nigeria‟s 1999 Constitution, as amended. The study used a descriptive survey research design targeting a population of 35,835 UBE system administrators at Federal, State and LGA level in the study area. 2,003 sampled respondents provided insight on decentralization practices in UBE implementation in the geo-political zone through questionnaires and an interview schedule used in collecting data. Frequency counts, percentages and charts as well as Mean and Standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while Chi-square statistics was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Among other things, the findings revealed that there is non-implementation of the principles of decentralization in its full extent. Specific findings included the fact that Federal, State and Local Government Authorities, to a large extent have not applied the principles of decentralization in UBE implementation in the North Central geo-political zone; States, and Local Government Areas have not enjoyed due autonomy in the performance of constitutionally assigned UBE roles and appropriate resources especially funds have not been provided by States and Local Government Areas for successful UBE implementation. These findings prompted the study‟s recommendation of strict adherence to the principles of decentralization in UBE implementation, creation of an enabling environment for States and Local Government Areas to enjoy due autonomy in the performance of assigned constitutional roles in UBE implementation, provision of adequate resources, especially funds for designated activities under the UBE programme arrangement in the North Central Geo-political zone, among others. While acknowledging Federal Government‟s constitutional right to intervene in critical aspects of UBE implementation, the study however recommended that such interventions should be done in proper consultation with States, reflecting and fully supportive of States‟ priorities while at the same time reinforcing States‟ constitutional obligation to lead and own their basic education delivery processes.
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN PUBLIC POLYTECHNICS IN NORTH-CENTRAL GEO-POLITICAL ZONE, NIGERIA
(Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2019-06-21) AGANA, TIMOTHY YOHANNA
The study analyzed Human Resource Management Practices in Public Polytechnic in North Central Geo- Political Zone, Nigeria. The study was guided by four objectives, with corresponding four research questions and hypotheses. The study used cross-sectional survey research design. The total population for the study comprised of 6,228 respondents (made up of 20 Registrars, 4, 121 academic staffs and 2, 087 nonacademic staff) from the 10 public polytechnics in North Central Geo-political zone, Nigeria. The sample size of this study consists of 842 respondents (20 Registrars, 408 academic staff and 414 non-academic staff) drawn from 10 public polytechnics in six (6) states that constitute North Central Geo-Political zone, Nigeria. The study used two (2) instruments for data collection. The instruments are semi-structured interview for Registrars of public polytechnics and questionnaire on Human Resource Management Practices in Public Polytechnics (QHRMPPP). The instruments were pilot tested on 5 schools and 50 staff in Federal Polytechnic Bauchi. Cronbach Alpha coefficient statistical tool of estimating reliability was used to determine the coefficient of internal consistency of the 2 instruments. The coefficient of internal consistency of 0.71 was obtained. The study found among others that difference exist between Human Resource Practices in Public Polytechnics in North Central Geo-political Zone, Nigeria, as federal polytechnics were more effective because of the adequate funds at their disposal than their state counterparts, which they normally utilize in undertaking human resource activities. The study recommended that public polytechnics in the North Central Geo-Political Zone Nigeria need to synergize with NBTE to organize workshops, seminars and symposia for all the staff of the various institutions to enable them update knowledge and skills needed for conducting and management of all Human Resource activities in their institutions
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EVALUATION OF COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES USED IN THE : FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ABUJA RESETTLEMENT SCHEME
(INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2021-07-12) Jacob, Sananu
This study brings to limelight the non-involvement of resettlement communities in planning and implementation as the bane to resettlement logjam in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The idea of people’s active participation in developmental projects is recently garnering momentum. This is not unconnected with the realisation of the numerous benefits the approach has in engendering effective and sustainable development. The advocacy for people’s inclusion in development projects has been shouldered by numerous development proponents and scholars over the years. In fact, people’s participation has even been added as a fresh component of development. Development that is fair to the present and the future is the development that is effective and sustainable. It is this backdrop that this study discusses the place of people’s active participation in resettlement schemes as a paradigm that would engender effective and sustainable development. This study evaluates the communication strategies used in the resettlement schemes by the Federal Capital Territory Administration. Mixed research methods comprising qualitative and quantitative are used in this study. The study embraced Democratic Participant Media Theory and Theory of Justice because of their suitability in enhancing social inclusiveness. This investigation found out that there is nonchalant attitude by the Federal Capital Territory Administration towards deploying participatory strategies in planning and executing resettlement schemes in FCT. This study however, recommends that for there to be effective and sustainable resettlement schemes in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, the FCT has to appreciate deploying participatory communication approaches.
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EFFECT OF FINANCIAL CONTROL MECHANISMS ON MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS IN NATIONAL JUDICIAL COUNCIL, ABUJA.
(INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, 2019-12-20) Akwe, Kennedy Anyapa John
Fraud is a very common thing in the world of this day we live in. It takes different forms in different organizations; the most common and frequent occurrences happen in public organizations/offices. This study examines effect of financial control mechanisms on management of funds in National Judicial Council (NJC). The study adopted a survey research design with the sample population of 140 staff at account department and audit in National Judicial Council, Abuja. Data were collected and analyzed using Ordinary least squares method of regression with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to determine and analyze the effect of anti-fraud strategies; also frequency distribution and percentages were used amongst other models. Based on the finding the study concluded that mismanagement of funds is controlled when all assets and expenditures are authorized before payments are made. It is also concluded that independence of audit reduces financial mismanagement in the National Judicial Council. Furthermore, the use of computer technology greatly helps against financial mismanagement. However, the study concludes that separation of responsibility amongst the staff of the National Judicial Council would have enhanced financial management of the National Judicial Council Abuja, Nigeria but the National Judicial Council Abuja, Nigeria has not been separating its staff such that no one person does the work alone.
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ASSESSING KNOWLEDGE OF MALARIA RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TEST KITS THROUGH PARTICIPATORY COMMUNICATION IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES OF NASARAWA STATE
(INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES NASARA WA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2021-07-05) Agbo, Catherine Hembadroon
In Nigeria, people die daily from malaria-related complications and nearly all the deaths, many of which could have been prevented, occur in low-resource settings. West Africa and Nigeria account for the highest mortality rates from malaria in the world.For an effective healthcare sector, the health workers are at the fore of health communication.This study, therefore, assesses knowledge of malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) kits using participatory communication in select rural communities of Nasarawa State. The study employs survey research design with questionnaire, focus group discussion and in-depth interviews as instruments for data collection. Findings show that malaria is not just a common health burden of many families in the study area but that the prevalence level is very high, particularly in the rural communities with at least 70 per cent of patients who report to health facilities testing positive to the disease. Further findings indicate that awareness of malaria RDT kits among people in the rural communities of Nasarawa State is very high. Findings also show that there is positive perception of malaria RDT kits among the study population; and that the kits have enhanced the rapid diagnosis and treatment of the ailment due to their simplicity. The study thus recommends, among other things, that there is a compelling need for heightened awareness creation among the rural populace using participatory communication strategies through opinion leaders, religious leaders, traditional and community leaders, as well as community-based organisations on the necessity of living in clean and sanitary environments. There is an urgent need for training and retraining of information officers and community healthcare workers to become more proficient in participatory communication strategies so as to enhance acceptance and uptake of health innovations. This study therefore, concludes that participatory communication was the key element in the knowledge and acceptance of RDT kits in the select rural communities of Nasarawa State.
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EFFECT OF BOARD CHARACTERISTICS ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT FRAUD LIKELIHOOD OF QUOTED FOOD AND BEVERAGE FIRMS IN NIGERIA
(INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES NASARA WA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2021-06-06) Shuru, Mohammed Kabiru
The study examines the effect of board characteristics on the financial fraud likelihood of food and beverage companies in Nigeria. The scope of the study covers four board characteristics, namely: size remuneration, independence and gender diversity. The Beneish M-score is used as the measure of fraud likelihood. The sample of the study comprises 19 food and beverage companies, listed in the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). The findings show that an increase in board size reduces the likelihood of financial statements fraud, though this is not significantly. An increase in board independence reduces the likelihood of financial statements fraud significantly. An increase in the number of females on the board increases the likelihood of financial fraud but this is not significant and finally, an increase in board 1 remuneration increases the likelihood of financial statements fraud but this is also not significant. Board independence is the only component that has significant effect on the likelihood of financial statement fraud.The study recommends that corporate boards should include outside directors and represent a diversity of stakeholder interests. The gender mix should be appraised based on member’s credential and not by mere female affirmation.Board remuneration should be determined within the context of sound corporate governance to i prevent fraudulent practices.
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EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN TARABA STATE
(INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2019-05-12) Nwachukwu, Blessing Amarachi
This study examines how well the police in Taraba North Senatorial District have been able to administer criminal justice, especially against the backdrop of allegations of gross abuse of power arrest, detention, investigation and prosecutions as well as operational inefficiency often leveled against them by critics. To assess the level of credibility in these allegations the researcher administered questionnaires on one hundred crime suspect and fifty police officers selected from the five police divisions out of the existing eight in Taraba North Senatorial District. Though, not all the questions in the questionnaire were freely answered by the respondents for fear of apprehension. They were thus assured that every information, that was released by them will enjoy top confidentiality. At the end of the whole exercise it was discovered that the police have not been able to live up to expectation as a results of an over weighing influence of their own sub-culture which is largely emphasized by brutality, bribery and corruption as well as outright lack of motivation among serving police officers. The study recommended an overhauling of criminal justice system among other recommendations.
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CRIMINAL PROFILING AND CRIME DETECTION BY NIGERIA POLICE FORCE MAKURDI, BENUE STATE
(DEPARTMENT FORENSIC INVESTIGATION (DIGITAL), NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2021-03-09) Igba, Selumun Dorcas
Criminal profiling has always been considered a very important law enforcement tool by the Nigerian Police in solving crime related issues, hence it is the process of criminal profiling that the investigator is able to find out the unknown criminal. This study examines how the Nigerian Police Force uses Criminal Profiling techniques to detect crime .Consequently three hypothesis were tested. The research area was Makurdi-Benue state and five police stations were selected with headquarter inclusive where questionnaires were distributed to respondents compromising of Officers/Men of the Nigeria Police to ascertain the effectiveness of criminal profiling in detecting crime. Data was collected primarily using the questionnaire designed for the study. The SPSS Statistical tool was used by the researcher to analyses the data gotten from the respondents. The findings revealed that; Increased knowledge by the Nigeria Police on Criminal Profiling and Crime Detection help reduce the crime rate in the society,, some of these underlining crimes increased over time as a result of poor investigation and detection of crime in the society. The study also revealed that, the Criminal Case File is the most effective technique used by the police in investigating crime. It also revealed that despite our data on crime scene photography proper analysis need to be carried out on them in other to have an effective investigation. The study recommends that the police, all law enforcement and intelligence agencies vested with powers to investigating crime, should always be ready and willing to make use of the available profiling equipment’s in their various forensic laboratories so as to mitigate and curb crime in the society, workshops and training to enhance the use of profiling tools to be conducted for effective crime investigation. Finally, proper funding of law enforcement agencies be done to motivate them in carrying out investigations.
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ASSESSMENT OF THE AMNESTY PROGRAMME AND PEACE BUILDING ACTIVITIES OF THE NIGER DELTA REGION
(INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, NASSARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, 2021-07-14) Bala, Mohammed Abdul
This study examined the effects of the amnesty programme on peace building in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Despite the implementation of the Amnesty program since 2009, issues of unemployment, insecurity, poverty environmental degradation still remain unaddressed. The study addressed the concept of peace building, conflicts and amnesty programme as well as the amnesty components including disarmament, demobilization and reintegration while Theory of the Post-Colonial State and Conflict Transformation Theory guided the study. The research design adopted was the survey design. The samples used for the study were 400 randomly selected respondents that cut across the Niger Delta Region. The study used primary data from questionnaire and the analyses was done using both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The descriptive tools used were tables and percentages while the descriptive tool was the ordinary least square regression analysis. The findings showed that Amnesty Programme and Nature of Amnesty Programme had positive but insignificant effects on peace building in the Niger Delta Region, while Challenges of Amnesty Programme had a negative and significant effect on Amnesty Programme, and mitigation of challenges has a positive and significant effect on peace building in Niger Delta Region. The study recommends among other things that the Federal Government of Nigeria in collaboration with the state governments in the Niger Delta Region should make intensified efforts to improve the implementation, monitoring and control of the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration phases of the amnesty programme in order to have better and statistically significant and positive results towards peace building.
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CORRECTIONAL REFORMS AND INMATES’ REHABILITATION IN NIGERIA
(INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2019-10-16) Yunusa, Saidu Muhammad
This study examines the correctional reforms in terms of administrative, welfare, penal and infrastructural reforms on inmates’ rehabilitation in Nigeria. The study adopts a survey design considering the nature and the scope of the study. The population of the study is entire correctional staff and inmates in Nigeria. The six geo-political zones in the country were used, where one correctional centre was selected from each of the zones. Thus a stratified sampling method was adopted to select a correctional centre from each of these zones. Thus a total of 6 correctional centres were used as representation of the six geo political zones that made up the country. The 6 correctional centres used are Kuje correctional centre (North Central), Gombe Correctional centre (North East), Kaduna Central correctional centre (North West), Porthacurt Maximum correctional centre (South South), Enugu Correctional centre (South East), and Ikoyi Correctional centre (South West). These correctional centres are used because they are maximum correctional centres and are adequate and sufficient to represent the entire reforms in the correctional centre because of their homogeneity. The study adopts convenient and random sampling methods to select the correctional centres’ officials and the inmates for the study. Thus, 20 correctional centres’ officials and 30 inmates were selected from each of the 6 correctional centres selected for the study. This makes a total number of 300 respondents selected as sample size for analysis. The data for this study was collected from primary sources. The questionnaire was carefully designed with both close ended of 4 point likert format (Strongly Agreed (4), Agreed (3), Disagreed (2), Strongly Disagreed (l), Undecided (0)) and, a few open ended questions to seek the opinion of the respondents on the rehabilitation programmes provided. Regression analysis frequency distribution and percentages (%) were used and found out that, correctional reforms in terms of administrative, welfare, penal justice, and infrastructural reforms are positively related to inmates’ rehabilitation with statistical significance. It is concluded in general that; correctional reforms are positively related to inmates’ rehabilitation in Nigeria. It is recommended among others that, the Nigerian correctional should ensure the effectiveness of correctional reforms in terms of administrative, welfare, penal justice, and infrastructural reforms in the prisons for the inmates to return back to the society as complete, self-supporting and accepted members of the society.
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INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF IN KEFFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE
(EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING (PGDEAP), 2019-12-14) GONOYAH, OGHENEYO SHIRLEY
This research seek to investigate Influence Of School Environment On Senior Secondary School Students Academic Performance in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. School environment is an alterable variable which can directly influence cognitive and affective outcomes. Although it is not the only variable academic performance of student, it is a very important one. For the purpose of this study, school environment variable considered constitute school location, school physical building, classroom conditions, laboratory adequacy, availability of qualified teachers. The study adopted a descriptive survey and it covers a population of six (6) Government Senior Secondary School in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa States, with 120 respondents randomly selected for the research work. Five (5) teachers and fifteen (15) final year students from each of the schools. School Environment and Student Academic Performance Questionnaire (SESAPQ) structured by the researcher was used for data collection. The result revealed that there is a significant relationship between school environment and students' academic performance in secondary school. Recommendation based on the result obtained was then highlighted,
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GROUND RADAR TECHNOLOGY AND SECURITY SURVEILLANCE OF FARMER NOMADIC PASTORALISTS’ CONFLICT IN NIGERIA
(INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2019-11-16) Ebute, Joel Ugbede’ojo
This study examined the potency of ground radar technology in security surveillance of farmer-nomadic pastoralists‘ conflict in Nigeria. Six specific research objectives were formulated to guide the study. The research design was exploratory research design. 72 respondents, made up of heads of operation and two assistants and heads of administration and two assistants were selected using experiential sampling technique from six security outfit involved in internal security operation in three states. The instrument known as ―Ground Radar Technology and Security Surveillance of farmer-nomadic pastoralist conflict Questionnaire (GRTSSFNPCQ)‖ was used to collect the data. The instrument (GRTSSFNPCQ) was subjected to reliability test, using test-retest method and it produced high reliability coefficient of 0.78 to justify the use of the instrument. The findings revealed that there is no significant availability of ground radar technology deployed for farmer-nomadic pastoralists conflict in Nigeria. The result also revealed that Ground Radar Technology can significantly facilitate Intelligence Gathering, Real-time Surveillance and Interception, Secure Communication among Law Enforcement Agencies and affects the application of Identity Establishment and Verification of Farmer - Nomadic Pastoralists conflict in Nigeria. Hence, the study recommended among others that the government should endeavor to adopt and install Ground Radar Technology adequately to monitor, minimize or completely stop the issues Farmer-Nomadic- Pastoralists conflict in Nigeria.
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ASSESSMENT OF THE CHALLENGES OF POLICING IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA-NIGERIA
(INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, NASSARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, 2021-07-09) Michael, Ade Awiya
This study has assessed the challenges of policing in Abuja the federal capital territory, in achieving the aim of this study the researcher examined factors that challenge policing in the FCT, Abuja. The foundation of policing in Nigeria today can be traced to colonial legacy. Colonial policies subjugated the existing traditional informal .law enforcement order and forcefully imposed western idea of policing. Thus, policing within the context of oppression and gross misuse of power has been linked to western orientation. This imperial orientation is not only maintained and sustained by successive Nigerian administrations but also have serious implication for an effective policing in Nigeria, particularly the federal capital territory. This paper identifies critical issues that are germane to policing in Abuja the federal capital territory Nigeria. The paper further identifies some challenges that plague the police as an institution in the present democratic era. In spite of pervading problems and consequent challenges, the paper identifies prospects in the sustenance of policing in the present democratic dispensation as applicable in Abuja the federal capital territory Nigeria. To achieve this, the paper concludes with good governance in relation to police reform as strategies for an effective policing in Abuja Nigeria. The study reviewed literature according to the study objectives while social contract theory was reviewed and adopted. The study adopted survey design, the study adopted a sample of 384 respondents, questionnaire instrument was used as the instrument of data collection, the data collected was analyzed descriptively while chi-square based measure was used for testing the hypothesis. However, the study revealed that multiple authority in the FCT, political interference and family pressures are the major challenges affecting policing in FCT, Abuja. The study concluded that systemic overload is a basic factor affecting policing leading to de-motivation. Hence, this study recommends that government should reduce political interference and increase funding for the police in FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.
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IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE
(EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING (PGDEAP), 2019-12-13) Amadin, Christiana
This study investigate the impact of Educational facilities on Academic performance secondary school students in karu local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The attitudes, perceptions and beliefs regarding the physical environments) in which they had been educated. The core questions which guided this research were: I.) To what extent do students perceive their academic achievement, motivation and/or personal conduct is positively or, negatively affected by the condition of the facility in which they are educated? 2.) The researcher also conducted participant observations within the various Summer School settings. Data analysis involved coding responses from surveys and interviews into categories along emergent themes, which was followed by an item analysis concerning the frequency with which each code surfaced in the context of the study. Analysis revealed that students involved in the study perceived there to be a significant connection between the 'condition of the school they attended and their own levels of motivation, conduct and achievement. The study also showed this group of urban students regarded the quality of teaching and administrative staffing in their educational environments as being largely contingent upon the condition of the school itself. Students who participated in this study also held the point of view that teachers and principals of higher quality were generally employed elsewhere and were more effective in well-maintained schools. The study also revealed a distinct connection between students' perceptions of the facilities in which they are educated and the degree to which the school district values their education and safety.
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AN EVALUATION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ECONOMICS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AKWANGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
(INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2019-10-14) Hamisu, Bello Halima
The major objectives of this Study are to Evaluate the Teaching and Learning process of Economic in Senior Secondary Schools of Nasarawa. Questionnaires and oral interview was the main instrument used for the study. The result of the study revealed that, there is a lot of problem in teaching economic, which can be summarized as human and material factors. It was therefore, recommended that teachers should create materials, use of validated teaching method, development of state owned technological centres, availability of capital resources and need for similar project to be conducted in the other part of the country.