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Author(s):
Charles E. Ekpo, Cletus A. Agorye, Bright E. Tobi.
Page No : 1-18
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Dapchibok and the Alleged Complicity of the Nigerian Security Apparatuses: The Law in the Face of Blame Game
Abstract
The task of ensuring perpetually, maximum security to every citizens and assets in a state has in recent time become a possible impossibility. Yet, states strive to, and deploy available human and technological resources and strategies to mitigate this endless blizzard of security storms. Twice, the Boko Haram terrorist group has brazenly harassed and embarrassed the Nigerian security apparatuses by kidnapping and using as pawns, decoys and bargaining chips, students of the high schools at DapChibok (Dapchi and Chibok). Twice, security apparatuses, the state governors, and the presidents have been blamed and accused of complicity by divergent parties. Using the abductions in DapChibok as cases, this work examines the complexity that surrounds the hyper-centralisation of the Nigerian domestic security apparatuses in delivering security to her citizens. It has been discovered that such high centralisation culminates in nominal/peripheral security legitimisation which is responsible for the confusion and disharmony between the government and the governed. It is our argument that absorbing the locals and state governors from security roles and responsibility is insidious, counterproductive, preposterous, and breeds complacency and complicity. With lessons drawn from the settings of the traditional African society, the work therefore recommends, inter alia, the initiation of processes towards the attainment of absolute security legitimisation for an inclusive, responsible and effective policing of our internal security environment.
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Author(s):
Emmanuel Akaana Tarhemba (Ph.D), Louis John Ogah, Mercy Mayo Enwongulu.
Page No : 19-27
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Politics in the Nigerian Novel: A Study of Chinua Achebe’s A Man of the People
Abstract
Many African writers have been influenced very much by politics. This may be due to the fact that, the African intellectual is part and parcel of the political elites. Achebe, one of the renowned African writers maintains that, politics and social affairs cannot be kept out of literature in Africa. This is probably because, by the virtue of its socio-historical developments, the African literature is heavily predicated on problems of socio-economic nature. However, the growing trend of political violence, thuggery and rigging among other vices associated with politics in Africa by the politicians and other key players in election conduct remains a source of worry to many writers. Considering the role elections play in instituting a democratic regime, if this trend is not checked or mitigated, it would mitigate, Africa’s quest for a democratic culture which is necessary for good governance. Therefore, in this paper, Achebe’s AMOP (1966) is critiqued in the light of the above scenario. In particular, the paper discussed Achebe’s perception on the Nigerian politics of the 1960s and the link he establishes between politics and society. Furthermore, a functional approach towards combating electoral violence, thuggery, rigging, corruption and inefficiency in Nigeria is advocated.
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Author(s):
Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim (Ph.D), Zainab Gimba (Ph.D), Ogbu Collins.
Page No : 28-46
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The Lingering Problem of Herders-Farmers Relations in Nigeria: A Crisis of Political Development
Abstract
This paper examines the lingering problem of herders-farmers relations in Nigeria: a crisis of political development. Herdsmen and Farmer's clash is not a new incident in Nigeria. The paper describes the involvement of ammunitions owned and handled by the herdsmen who were initially known for handling sticks as a phenomenon that create height level of insecurity, plunging the country to the path of political decay. This has contributed to the continuous call for restructuring the country. The paper recommends that providing a lasting solution to the conflict will establish a basic step towards attaining Political Development. It is concluded that Political Development indicates Political Stability.
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Author(s):
Tarhemba Akaana Emmanuel (Ph.D), Gladys Bulus, Emmanuel Agbu Envoh.
Page No : 47-53
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Nigeria and the Challenges of Good Governance and Sustainable Development in the 21st Century: The Role of the Creative Writer
Abstract
Nigeria has remained a developing nation for over fifty-eight years of independence despite her abundant natural and human resources. Lack of good governance had been her greatest challenge. An analysis of Nigeria’s myriad leaders revealed selfish, mediocre, opportunistic and tribal leaders. From Tafawa Balewa 1960 till date the story has been the same. This is evident in all sectors of her national life: rising unemployment profile, poverty, corruption, agitations, insecurity and the like. This situation has compelled us to find out what has actually gone wrong and to proffer the way forward for the entrenchment of good governance in Nigeria. To put in proper perspectives, the paper highlighted a brief historical and political evolution of Nigerian state and her challenges to sustainable development. The paper revealed that, leadership failure remains Nigeria’s major development challenge right from the founding fathers. Based on this fact, the paper recommended that, to achieve the desired leadership and sustainable development, Nigeria needs to have visionary, patriotic, transparent, God-fearing and accountable leaders at all levels of governance and that creative writers have a strategic role to play in institutionalizing good governance which is a panacea for development.
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Author(s):
Ahmed Usman Egye, Abubakar Abass Uthman.
Page No : 54-65
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The Impact of 2004 Pension Reform Act on Productivity in Nigeria: A Study of Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa 2004-2017
Abstract
This study critically examines the justification the reform of the pension industry in Nigeria and its impact on productivity in Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa. The methodology adopted to achieve the objective was through primary and secondary collection of data. The researchers administered questionnaires to 382 respondents constituting the sample size of the study. The data generated were presented and analyzed using frequency and tables. Abraham Maslows hierarchy of needs theory was used as theoretical justification for the study. Majority of the respondents agreed that the 2004 pension reform has not influenced productivity in Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa and that the implementation of the reform is bedeviled by so many challenges. Based on the findings, the study recommends that government should put in place a mechanism for effective implementation of the new pension scheme with a view to improving the performance and productivity of public servants in Nigeria. Secondly, government and civil society organizations should serve as watch dog on the activities in the pension industry to avoid problems that have to do with irregular payment to pensioners.
