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Author(s):
Ogele Eziho Promise.
Page No : 1-17
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Sea Level Rise, Forced Migration, and Human Security in Coastal Communities in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria. A Study of Itak Abasi Coastal Community, Ibeno Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State
Abstract
Sea level rise occasioned by climate change has been considered as a major threat among the coastal communities in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria. The effects of sea-level rise on human security include the displacement and vulnerability of the inhabitants. The study aims to examine its socioeconomic effects on the inhabitants in their new settlements. The study adopted the Trauma Theory in explaining the effects of forced migration on Itak Abasi inhabitants. The triangulation method of data-gathering techniques was adopted in this study. The primary data used are collected from the structured questionnaire and unstructured interview. The study adopted a descriptive statistical analysis using charts. The study unravelled that Itak Abasi inhabitants faced lots of challenges such as loss of family bonds, health challenges, loss of jobs, properties, among others. The study recommends amongst others that the Niger Delta Development Commission should fast-track the completion of the rivers bank project in Itak Abasi to protect the remaining island from been eroded by the flood.
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Author(s):
Sunny Azubuike Emmanuel.
Page No : 18-27
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Distributive Justice and Employee Satisfaction in Rivers State
Abstract
This study examined the relationship between distributive ju espondents from two ministries in Rivers state. Data for the study were obtained using the questionnaires method. The theoretical framework anchored on equity theory. Data analysis was carried out using chi-square (χ2). The findings of the study revealed that there stice and employee satisfaction in Rivers state. The sample of the study consisted of 180 r is a relationship between distributive justice and employee satisfaction. The study concluded that when fairness is positively perceived in an organization, the psychological and social well- being of employees would be greatly enhance. It is imperative therefore that distributive justice should be vehemently pursued in the workplace in order to guarantee the sustenance of organization and employees.
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Author(s):
Ogele Eziho Promise.
Page No : 28-46
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Corruption, National Security, and Amnesty Programme in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria, from 2009-2019
Abstract
The study examined the effects of corruption in the amnesty programme in the Niger Delta region and its adverse effects on national security, from 2009-2019. The Federal Government offered amnesty to the Niger Delta militants’ occasion by the contestation over control of the oil resources in the region. The contestation metamorphosed to an intensified conflict in the region between the militants and security agents leading to the destruction of oil installation, kidnapping for ransom, oil theft, among others. The scenario brought down crude oil production from 2.22 million barrels a day to 800 barrels. The Federal Government led by President Musa Umar Yar Adua hurriedly offered amnesty to the militants. Despite the success recorded by the programme, there are several allegations of embezzlements of funds meant for the implementation of the programme. The study adopted the Three Gap analytical model as a theoretical construct. To critically interrogate these effects of corruption, the study adopted a triangulation method of data gathering techniques. The study unraveled that the amnesty programme was bedevilled with corruption, particularly embezzlement of funds set aside for the implementation of the programme. The study recommends amongst others a forensic audit of the amnesty programme since its inception.
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Author(s):
Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim, Farouk Ibrahim Bibi-Farouk.
Page No : 47-57
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Imperialism and Colonialism in South-East-Asia: An Analysis of the Driving Force for the Sino-Japanese Wars
Abstract
This paper seeks to highlight the two Sino- Japanese wars, the concept of imperialism in Japan and their implications on the two belligerent states. Using the secondary method of data collection, findings show that the Japanese success during the war was the result of the modernisation and industrialisation embarked upon two decades earlier. The war demonstrated the superiority of Japanese tactics and training from the adoption of a Western-style military and The China- Japanese relations has led to a division into two parties mimicking the cold war; China on the side of the Soviets and Japan on the side of America. The paper concludes that it is a fact of World Politics that some states view themselves as being higher in the hierarchy of power than others. This is exactly what the Japanese did to China and her neighbours. Imperialism stiffens democracy and does not allow for freedom of people and free rights to expression, suffrage of the citizen; this is because it oppresses the people and upholds the government or the imperial power or Empire. It creates a hegemonic State as the ruler over other States. It is important that imperialism should not be repeated in this modern age of development and globalization.
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Author(s):
Dr. Chukwuma Emeka Godson, Obuna Johnson Akuma.
Page No : 58-70
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Ambivalence of Culture and Religion to Child Adoption Among Infertile Pentecostal Christian Couples in the South East of Nigeria
Abstract
Among the Igbo people of South East Nigeria, the problem of infertility and childlessness is endemic and as Africans, the culture of the people provides that polygyny that enhances consanguinity must guide any remedial action poised towards solving childlessness or the lack of a particular gender of child. But they have imbibed the culture and religion of the colonizers which is Christianity that recommended child adoption for solving infertility and childlessness, among other options. This accounted for a confused infertile Igbo Christian who cannot adopt because his culture insists that a child that is not related by blood is a bastard and still, he cannot remarry another wife as recommended by his culture because Christianity does not approve of polygyny. The study tried to find out to what extent culture and religion can affect a childless Christian couple’s decision to adopt a child. The ABC-X family stress theory which holds that major family events like childlessness are stressors and disrupt family equilibrium but with the resources available to it, efforts are made to avert crisis. The study used the mixed method design which was both quantitative and qualitative. It was discovered that religion and culture were significant, indicating that they determine a couple’s decision on whether to adopt a child at the face of infertility and childlessness or not. The study recommended what Madu (2004) called traditionalization of Christian doctrines which entails the recognition of the right of others to hold views that are dear to them, their identity and self-reliance. By this, the Christianity preached among the Igbo will be liberal to allow those who wish to pursue African traditional means of solving infertility and childlessness through polygyny to do so without branding them sinners while those who wish to adopt perhaps because of their peculiar circumstance like physiological incapacitation, to freely do so and those whose faith can carry them can still exercise it for the realization of a birth child.
