Browsing by Author "Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim"

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    Community Perceptions and Trust in Government Measures during Covid-19 Pandemic in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Faculty of Social Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, 2023) Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim; Habeeb Abdulrauf Salihu; Atiku Abdulateef Abiodun; Abdulbaqi Salihu Zakariya; Tejideen Toyin Olayinka; Abubakar Abdulsalami
    Abstract The spread of the novel Corona virus disease (COVID-19) has come and gone but not without casualties across the world, particularly. Nigeria. Nigerian Government, in collaboration with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has introduced different preventive measures to control and mitigate the scourge. The public health directives and regulations provided by the authorized agencies such as the NCDC, which includes measures such as regular hand washing. wearing of nose mask and maintenance of physical distancing has been met with some public criticism and as a result the directives were ignored and violated in Kwara state even in the face of law enforcement agents. Thus this study examines the community perceptions and trust in government measures during COVID-19 pandemic in Kwara State Nigeria. The research designs were both exploratory and descriptive using qualitative research method. In-depth interview (IDI) was used to generate qualitative data from forty (40) participants. The population of the study comprises participants such as Market men and women from three selected market area, ATM users and highway drivers and passengers. Content analysis reveals factors which undermine government preventive efforts and these include, poor compliance attitude, myth and misconceptions, inadequate health facilities, distrust for government, as well as the general belief that the virus is not real but it was meant for the elites in Nigeria and beyond. The study recommends, among others, that there is need to ameliorate the adverse effects of COVID-19 misconceptions and myths through evidence-based campaigns using all sources of information.
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    Community Perceptions and Trust in Government Measures during Covid-19 Pandemic in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Department Of Sociology, Benue State University, Makurdi, 2020) Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim; Habeeb Abdulrauf Salihu; Atiku Abdulateef Abiodun; Abdulbaqi Salihu Zakariya; Tejideen Toyin Olayinka; Abubakar Abdulsalami
    The spread of the novel Corona virus disease (COVID-19) has come and gone but not without casualties across the world, particularly. Nigeria. Nigerian Government, in collaboration with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has introduced different preventive measures to control and mitigate the scourge. The public health directives and regulations provided by the authorized agencies such as the NCDC, which includes measures such as regular hand washing. wearing of nose mask and maintenance of physical distancing has been met with some public criticism and as a result the directives were ignored and violated in Kwara state even in the face of law enforcement agents. Thus this study examines the community perceptions and trust in government measures during COVID-19 pandemic in Kwara State Nigeria. The research designs were both exploratory and descriptive using qualitative research method. In-depth interview (IDI) was used to generate qualitative data from forty (40) participants. The population of the study comprises participants such as Market men and women from three selected market area, ATM users and highway drivers and passengers. Content analysis reveals factors which undermine government preventive efforts and these include, poor compliance attitude, myth and misconceptions, inadequate health facilities, distrust for government, as well as the general belief that the virus is not real but it was meant for the elites in Nigeria and beyond. The study recommends, among others, that there is need to ameliorate the adverse effects of COVID-19 misconceptions and myths through evidence-based campaigns using all sources of information.
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    Cyber Crime and Criminality
    (College Press, Lead City University Ibadan, Nigeria, 2019-01) Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim
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    Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic Disease on the Social Well-Being of the Elderly Person's in Nigeria
    (Faculty Of Social and Management Sciences, Taraba State University, Jalingo, 2021) Auku Abdullateef Abiodun; Veta Oghenechoja Dennis; Jimoh Buhari Edun; Issah Moshood; Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim
    The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the global economic and as well, deepened inequalities, poverty and joblessness among young and old persons across all nations It is on this basis that this study is outlined to ascertain the circumstances of COVID-19 and economic downturn on the social well-being of older adults in Nigeria and the implications fr social work practice. The study used a qualitative data collected from 16 older adults residing in four out of the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria through an in-depth interview guide. The collected data was transcribed and was coded, using Nvivo12 and was analyzed thematically. Result of the study revealed that COVID-19 pandemic has an overwhelming impact on the socioeconomic well-being of older adults in Nigeria. It showed the negligence of government authorities in the care of the elderly. The study discussed the implications of the findings for social work practice. Based on the findings, the study recommended that Nigerian governments, NGOs, and well-meaning individuals in the society should provide adequately for the less privileged and the older adults during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. And more so, policies and programs that will enhance the role of social work practices should be formulated and upheld by the Nigerian governments, through professionalism of social work.
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    Factors Influencing the Attitude of Women toward Family Planning Method in Nigeria
    (Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022-05) Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim
    Family planning is one of the services that has positive influence on the social welfare and health of the mothers and directly contributes to reduction of maternal morbidity and mortality. Family planning is a major health issue in Africa and it has degenerated more into socioeconomic problems like poverty, overpopulation, delinquent children, and so on. Studies have shown that family planning is safe to use but this has remains obscure to most women in developing countries such as Nigeria. Fewer numbers of women have knowledge and access to family planning but majority of Nigerians failed to adopt the habit as a result of many factors such as education, age, culture, religion, income, and health status which influence their attitude toward family planning among others. Social Action Theory was used as the theoretical guide in examining the behavior, attitude, and perception of women toward family planning as well as to give a clear knowledge about the importance of family planning on individual, family, and society at large. This chapter reveals that population explosion, malnutrition, and diseases such as HIV (and other diseases) are trending in Nigeria. Hence, it was recommended that every health worker should engage more in community-based awareness and enlightenment on the utilization of family planning; also, there is a need to intensify information dissemination and educational campaigns through the media. Furthermore, importance should be placed on modern contraceptives.
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    Factors Responsible and Implications of Substance Abuse among Youth in Southwest Nigeria
    (Department of Sociology, Plateau State University, Bokkos, Nigeria., 2020-11) Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim
    Substance use and abuse is a growing problem in both developing and developed countries. The increase in psychoactive substances use and misuse is a global challenge and of grave public health concern. Nigeria is currently witnessing an alarming increase in the rate of substance use and abuse among the youths and emerging adults. The youth who are expected to constitute or dominate the Nigerian labour force are languishing in substance abuse and other social vices. The implications of the menace undoubtedly constitute great threat to the entire society. Part of the reasonsyouth engages in substance abuse in Nigeria includes issuessuch acuriosity, peer pressure, enhance performance, boost self-esteem, cope with unpleasant emotions, frustration, and get high syndrome. Youth are dying morally, socially, psychologically and physically.It has become worrisome that despite the known risks associated with the drugs, adolescents continue using these drugs.It is against this backdrop that this paper explores the factors influencing youth involvement in substance abuse in Southwest Nigeria. The study adopts Differential association theory and the paper revealed that peer influence, urbanization, unemployment and the media catalyzes the preponderance of substance abuse among Nigerian youth. The study recommends that government should sensitize the Nigerian populace particularly the youth on the danger inherent in substance abuse; relevant agencies must be empowered to control the menaceand strict legislation should be made prohibiting psychoactive substance in Nigeria.
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    HUNGER AND PREVALENCE OF EXTRA-MARITAL AFFAIRS AMONG YOUNG MARRIED FEMALE COUPLES IN ILORIN, NIGERIA
    (FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF WUKARI, TARABA STATE, NIGERIA, 2024-12) Atiku Abdullateef Abiodun; Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim; Afolabi Comfort Yemisi; Sunmola Kazeem Adebayo; Ajayi Oluwabukola
    Abstract Extra-marital affairs have become common in modern society. Extra-marital affair connotes an immoral act that has brought most families into sudden or prolong distrust, partial separation, and even divorce. With growing economic hardship manifesting in hunger, most married couples tend to justify extra-marital affair as a means of survival. Using the rational choice theory, this paper examines extra-marital affairs among young female couples in Ilorin, Nigeria. Data for the paper emerged through in-depth interviews (IDIs) with eighteen participants. Findings revealed that extra-marital affairs have become pronounced among married young female couples in Ilorin, Nigeria due to hunger and economic hardship in the country. The paper concludes that key determinants of extra-marital affairs among young female couples in Ilorin reside in hunger and economic hardship. The paper recommends that religious clerics, government agencies and policy makers should play critical roles in remodeling the family institution while government at all levels should create enabling environment to improve standards of living for citizens.
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    INVESTIGATING THE ROLE AND CHALLENGES OF NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS (NSCDC) IN COMBATING OIL PIPELINE VANDALISM IN WARRI, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
    (Department Of Sociology, Benue State University, Makurdi., 2020) Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim; Mansurat Isiaka; Salihu Habeeb Abdulrauf; Oyedeji Jonathan Kehinde; Atiku Abdulateef Abiodun
    Abstract Oil pipeline vandalism has become one of the major problems facing economic development in Nigeria. Thus this study investigates the role and challenges of Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in combating Oil pipeline vandalism in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. The study utilized quantitative research method and adopted a descriptive survey using a structured questionnaire. Simple random sampling technique was use for the respondents where one hundred questionnaires were distributed to respondents within the study area in Warri and analyzed using simple percentage. The study found that ineffective equipment, lack of trained personnel, corruption and under reporting cases of pipeline vandalism are major factors militating against optimum performance of the officials of NSCDC. The study recommends funding for NSCDC, recruitment of more staff more eligible to man pipeline as well as the prosecution of vandals.
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    Patterns of Relationship between the Police and Commercial Drivers in Ilorin-Ibadan Highway
    (Department of Public Administration Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria., 2018-06) Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim
    In all societies, the role of the police as agents of social control is very essential as they preserve law and order. The police when discharging their duties sometimes engage in unprofessional behaviours such as extorting of motorists. At times, motorists refused to corporate to their demands and as a result, this disagreement sometimes leads to violence and many have met their untimely death in the hands of such policemen. The Nigeria Police Force are viewed more as predators rather than protectors as they have become a symbol of unfettered corruption, intimidation, unjustified detention, torture, brutality and abuse. In most instances police-public relationships have been hampered. Thus, this study is aimed at empirically examining the patterns of relationship as occasioned in the bribery exchange between the Police and commercial drivers along the ilorin-Ibadan highways. The study adopted survey research design using qualitative data for analysis. The study also made use of In-depth interview (IDI) and Key informants Interview (KII) for data collection. Purposive sampling technique was also adopted to select the study population. The study found that many commercial drivers were short-changed, intimidated, delayed and extorted by police men along the llorin-Ibadan highway. The study recommended for an improved working condition for Nigerian police.
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    Public Perception on the Role of Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) in Curbing the Menace of Money Laundering in Nigeria.
    (Department of Public administration Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria, 2019-06) Monsurat Isiaka,; Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim
    The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) is a commission saddled with the responsibility of fighting economic and financial crimes and other related offences in Nigeria as established in the Act of 2004. However, the effectiveness of the commission towards the discharge of her statutory roles as well as the enforcement of the provisions of the Money Laundering Act via curbing the menace has witnessed ardent arguments. Therefore, this study examines public perception on the role of EFCC in curbing money laundering In Nigeria. While the study is anchored on defiant theory, it utilizes qualitative method to generate data, Two states (Lagos and Kwara) and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were purposively selected for the study. A total of 36 participants were selected (12 from each state and FCT) through purposive sampling technique. In order to have a spread of the respondents, the 12 participants from each state and FCT were selected from different areas of the states. In-depth interviews were conducted with the 36 respondents, and content analytical technique was used to analyse narratives from the respondents. The analysis revealed while some participants expressed that the agency has been effective in curbing money laundering and other financial crimes, some participants argued that the agency Is Incapable of fighting money laundering and other financial crimes in the country because of the agency's lack of autonomy/Independence. Therefore, the study recommended that EFCC should be granted autonomy to prevent the agency from being used and manipulated by any sitting government as a tool to fight political opponent(s).
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    Social Media and Dressing Pattern among Female Undergraduate Students in the University of Ilorin
    (Department of Sociology. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, 2020-11) Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim
    This study investigated the impact of social media on dressing patterns of female undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire comprising a 4-point scale was the instrument used for data collection. A population of 16,391 female undergraduates was obtained from the university. Sample size of 300 female undergraduate students was randomly selected for the study using Multi-stage and simple random sampling but only 280 subjects filled and returned their questionnaires. The data collected were statistically analysed using simple percentages. The findings of the study among others revealed that the female undergraduate students dressing patterns are greatly influenced by imitation of celebrities, western dress styles, peer influence, mass media and fashion in vogue. The findings of the study also showed, among others, that female students were exposed to rape/sexual harassment; the image of such students/family were perceived as tarnished; they are also addressed as prostitutes and they are related with poor academic performance. The study recommends, among others, that parents, school authorities, lecturers, media houses, etc, should make both individual and joint effort to curb indecent dressing in the institutions of higher learning in Nigeria
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    THE IMPACTS OF SCHOOL LOCATION ON NEIGHBOURHOOD CRIME RATE IN ILORIN METROPOLIS
    (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2025-10) Habeeb Abdulrauf Salihu; Salihu Zakariya Abdulbaqi; Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim; Alfred Olatayo Awoyemi; Abdulateef Abiodun Atiku
    Schools play a significant role in every society. They create opportunities by bringing out the socio-economic potentials of the neighbourhoods and also attract both economic and social activities to the area. Nonetheless, schools are also a cause of social vices such as crime and violence. Just as criminality in communities that surround a school can spill over into the school and disrupt learning activities, so does criminality among students, can spill into the immediate environment. This study investigates the extent to which the presence of public secondary schools is linked to the crime rate in some neighbourhoods where schools are located in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was the research design adopted and purposive and simple random sampling methods were used in selecting 476 respondents for the study. The study employed a structured questionnaire for data gathering and information gathered was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSSS). The results indicated a statistical relationship between the presence of schools, age of perpetrators and neighbourhood crime rate in communities understudy. The study, recommends the need for more effective and efficient school-management strategies among schools and adequate control measures in communities where schools are located in Nigeria.
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    THE IMPACTS OF SCHOOL LOCATION ON NEIGHBOURHOOD CRIME RATE IN ILORIN METROPOLIS: AN EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE
    (Faculty of Social Sciences, University Of Ilorin, Ilorin. Nigeria, 2021) Habeeb Abdulrauf Salihu; Salihu Zakariya Abdulbaqi; Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim; Alfred Olatayo Awoyemi; Abdulateef Abiodun Atiku
    Abstract Schools play a significant role in every society. They create opportunities by bringing out the socio-economic potentials of the neighborhoods and also attract both economic and social activities to the area. Nonetheless, schools are also a cause of social vices such as crime and violence. Just as criminality in communities that surround a school can spill over into the school and disrupt learning activities, so does criminality among students, can spill into the immediate environment. This study investigates the extent to which the presence of public secondary schools is linked to the crime rate in some neighborhoods where schools are located in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was the research design adopted and purpose and simple random sampling methods were used in selecting 476 respondents for the study. The study employed a structured questionnaire for data gathering and information gathered was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSSS). The results indicated a statistical relationship between the presence of schools, age of perpetrators and neighborhood crime rate in communities understudy. The study, recommends the need for more effective and efficient school-management strategies among schools and adequate control measures in communities where schools are located in Nigeria.
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    THE NIGERIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
    (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2022-02) Habeeb Abdulrauf Salihu; Monsurat Isiaka; Obasanjo Solomon Balogun; Tomisin Adedunmola Akangbe; Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim
    This paper examines the roles of the Nigerian criminal justice actors- the police, courts and correctional service in justice administration and identifies some of the impending issues (including prison congestion, extrajudicial practices and pre-trial detention) affecting effective dispensation of justice, rehabilitation and reformation of prison inmates. Essentially it offers strategies on how to effectively address these issues within the context of legal and administrative reforms. The paper argued that for any criminal justice system to effectively protect lives and properties, safeguard the fundamental rights of individuals, and ensure fairness, rule of law must be allowed to guide the operations of justice institutions and administration of justice.
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    The Nigerian Criminal Justice System:
    (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2022-02) Habeeb Abdulrauf Salihu,; Monsurat Isiaka,; Obasanjo Solomon Balogun,; Tomisin Adedunmola Akangbe; Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim
    This paper examines the roles of the Nigerian criminal justice actors-the police, courts and correctional service in justice administration and identifies some of the impending issues (including prison congestion, extrajudicial practices and pre-trial detention) affecting effective dispensation of justice, rehabilitation and reformation of prison inmates. Essentially it offers strategies on how to effectively address these issues within the context of legal and administrative reforms. The paper argued that for any criminal justice system to effectively protect lives and properties, safeguard the fundamental rights of individuals, and ensure fairness, rule of law must be allowed to guide the operations of justice institutions and administration of justice.
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    THE NIGERIAN POLICE IN PEACE-KEEPING OPERATIONS IN AFRICA
    (Department Of Crime And Security Studies, Faculty Of Social Science, University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, 2023) Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim; Toyin Olayinka Tejideen; Salihu Zakariya Abdulbaqi; Abdullateef Abiodun Atiku
    Abstract The role of the Nigerian Police in multinational Peace-keeping operations has grown dramatically over the years. The goal of Peace-keeping as a conflict control tool is to regulate or prevent international conflicts. However, there are several obstacles for the Nigerian Police force in terms of efficiency and continuity in assisting and conducting Peace-keeping operations in most countries in Africa. Nigerian police often face myriads of difficulties in ensuring and establishing peace and harmony particularly in conflicting areas in Africa. However, the study utilized quantitative research method and adopted a descriptive survey using a structured questionnaire. Simple random sampling technique was used for the respondents and Liberal peace theory was used as a theoretical guide. Using a quantitative enquiry, a total of 75 questionnaires were administered to police officers across all 36 states, in Nigeria including FCT. Since this research is explanatory, a purpose sampling technique was used to cluster the population into the most important groups to the study which are police officers that participated in peace-keeping missions in Somalia. Findings indicates that the challenges faced by the peace keeping officers includes poor funding, language barrier, cultural differences, inadequate man power and equipment and poor preparedness of some officers among others. The study recommends that government should adequately fund the operation, qualified and ready to serve officers must be recruited, officers must be trained about other people's culture and sophisticated equipment must be provided for smooth and effective peace keeping operation.
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    Youth Violence and Socio-Economic Development in Baboko Community of Ilorin Kwara State Nigeria
    (Published by Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria., 2021-02) Abdullahi Kayode Ibrahim
    Youth violence is one of the major problems facing most societies in Nigeria today and it has contributed to the level of insecurity witnessed in recent times. Baboko community of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria happens to be one of the center stages of youth violence in Ilorin, and the effect of this violence is mostly on social and economic condition of the community. The study, therefore, investigates youth violence and socio-economic development in Baboko community of Ilorin, Kwara State. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Qualitative and quantitative research methods were used to collect data from the study participants. 200 respondents were randomly selected using quantitative method while in-depth interviews (IDI) were carried out for 15 participants. The quantitative data was analyzed using a simple percentage of mean, while qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. Findings reveal that drug use, peer pressure, poverty, unemployment and cultism are the major factors influencing youth violence in the community. The study recommends that the community should operate jointly with the police in their strategy of violence prevention, empower police with weapons and infrastructures, including social workers and psychologists in the rehabilitation of suspects and offenders and creation of more jobs for teeming youth by the government.