Browsing by Author "Abubakar, A."

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    A comparative Analysis of secondary education in the Nigerian and Japanese educational systems
    (Department of Teacher Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., 2012-11-10) Aburime A.O., , &; Abubakar, A.; Oniye M. I.
    This paper analysed comparatively the implementation and policy of secondary education in the Nigerian and Japanese educational system. Attempts were made to find out major similarities and differences in the philosophy and objectives, curriculum content, funding and administration of secondary education of both systems.The paper also investigated the historical, economic, political and socio-cultural sources of such similarities and differences. A descriptive survey and historical research design were employed.Two instruments were developed, a questionnaire tagged "Questionnaire on Nigerian and Japanese Secondary Education" (QNJSE) and a structured interview for personnel at the Japanese Embassy in Abuja and Federal Ministry of Education, llorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. An observation schedule was also used and critical analysis of documents was done by the researcher to gather necessary information. Because of the open-ended nature of the research, 25 out of 51 policy makers and Educational administrators in the state and Federal Ministry of Education and officials at the Japanese Embassy in Lagos and Abuja were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data collected for the study were analysed. Percentage was used to analyse the research questions. Findings showed that there was a slight difference in the philosophy objectives, curriculum content, funding and administration of secondary education in both countries.The findings also revealed that a list of political, economic, historical and socio-cultural factors were responsible for the major similarities and differences. From the findings, lessons were drawn from Japan on how Nigeria can improve upon its educational system. Practical suggestion was proffered on how to improve secondary school education in Nigeria based on lessons from Japan. For example, it was discovered that Japan incorporates its language and tradition into its educational system and policy. The Japanese secondary school curriculum encourages vocational and technical education. It was recommended that the philosophy of education in Nigeria should lay more emphasis on scientific and technological education, vocational and technical education and that the curriculum must be functional to cater for the needs of the child and the industrial need of the nation. Nigeria as a nation must also imbibe a maintenance culture.
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    EXACT SOLUTION OF FRACTIONAL ORDER INTEGRO-DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS BY COLLOCATION METHOD
    (2018) Bello, K. A.; Taiwo, O. A; Abubakar, A.
    In this paper, the application of standard collocation method on fractional integro-differential equation was carried out by assuming a modified trial solution with chebyshev polynomial basis. Equally spaced interior collacation points was adopted. In built maple 18 was used for the computation of the four illustrative examples, for the simple demonstration of the applicability, validity and reliability of the method .It is however concluded that the method is considered as one of the novel solver of the class of fractional integro-differential equation.
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    FIRST LADIES AS INSTANTANEOUS PHILANTHROPISTS: HOW PUBLIC OFFICE HOLDERS’ WIVES (UN)DO PHILANTHROPISM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
    (Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania, 2019) Aremu, Fatai A.; Bakare, A. R.; Bello, M. L.; Abubakar, A.
    As one of the popular practices dating back to the days of military rule in pre-1999 Nigeria, the existence of the Office of First Ladies occupied by wives of Presidents and State Governors for philanthropic activities commonly referred to as “State Pet Projects” has continued in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, at both the State and Federal levels with the primary objective of fostering sustainable development. While in office, most public office holders and their first ladies organize several fund raising ceremonies where many contractors and favour-seekers donate in cash and in kind to the projects. However, these “Pet Projects” are rarely sustained beyond the tenure of their husbands. Another key issue of concern is the question of transparency and accountability in fundraising and management as well as execution of the projects. Using theoretical discourse, public perception, and instances from selected cases of serving and former First Ladies pet projects, the paper examines how huge sums of money are generated for philanthropic purposes and the outcome on the lives of ordinary Nigerians. The article also examines the implications of such practices for the theory and practice of philanthropy and sustainable development in Nigeria.