Browsing by Author "Adeshina Ibrahim Olawale"

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    LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT AS PERCEIVED BY THE PEOPLE OF IFELODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
    (Department of Sociology, Faculty of the Social Sciences, Ekiti State University., 2017) Raji Abdullateef; Joseph A Oluyemi; Raji Khalid Olatunji; Adeshina Ibrahim Olawale
    Local government is seen as the third level of government by the local government reform' of 1976 in Nigeria, also backed by the 1999 constitution as amended It was given the power to act on its own and at its own discretion with minimal control from the state government. It was also saddled with the responsibility of developing the areas that are close to it. However, it has met with various problems and challenges that have hindered its effective performance. These challenges have been attributed to the overriding function of the state governments, lack of autonomy, corruption and embezzlement among others. It is based on this that the study set out the objectives which include examining whether local government autonomy can lead to rural development; and knowing whether people's full participation in the democratic process of choosing their local government leaders will lead to rural development. The study then achieved these objectives by using a two-stage sampling method to select 200 respondents from Ifelodun local government of Kwara state; Nigeria. Conclusion was made from the findings based on the results derived from the chi-square calculated with the aid of SPSS, that local governments have not been able to perform their functions adequately majorly due to lack of autonomy. The research work recommended based on these findings that local governments should be given full autonomy and adequately funded for them not to become puppets for state governments.
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    Perception of Ijumu People of Kogi State of Rural Rebound as a Permanent Solution to Economic Recession
    (Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 2017-06) Raji Abdullateef; Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Joseph A Oluyemi; Abdulbaqi Salihu Zakariya; Adeshina Ibrahim Olawale; Sulaimon M Oriyomi
    Nigeria as a nation is today experiencing economic downturn and there have been a lot of efforts and suggestions towards resolving this problem. Rural development is vital to the economic exigency of any nation. This Is due to the fact that a sizable number of people live there and they contribute a great deal of both human and raw materials for industrial processes. It is for this reason that the study looked at rural rebound as a lasting solution to economic recession in Nigeria. To achieve the research objectives, the study used the survey method and multi-stage random sampling was employed to select 215 respondents. Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSSIPC) Version 20.0 was used to analyze the quantitative data. The statistical methods employed in the data analysis were cross-tabulation, the percentages and the mode. Chi-square was then used to test the hypotheses that were formulated. Findings show that there is significant relationship between rural rebound and economic development.. It was also discovered that rural people were also affected by this economic recession. The study recommends based on these findings that government should embark on discretionary spending that are aimed towards development of rural areas as they are the best route to diversifying the economy of the country and with this, the economy will regain its lost strength quickly
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    Sociological Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility as a Catalyst for Rural Development in Asa LGA, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 2017-12-01) Raji Abdullateef; Mohammed Abubakar Yinusa; Adeshina Ibrahim Olawale; Joseph Adesoji
    Rural development is not a new phenomenon as it has been written about by many scholars due to the importance of these areas to the nation. It is believed by many that the development of societies is the sole responsibility of the government as it is saddled with the responsibility of taking care of the citizens’ welfare. However, the government cannot do it alone as other stakeholders like companies that carry out businesses in rural areas have the responsibility of taking care of their environment. Corporate Social Responsibility is a phenomenon that needs to be given attention to for the betterment of the society and the company as well. It is for this reason that the study seeks to find out whether companies in rural Asa LGA of Kwara state carry out CSR and also to know whether CSR has led to rural development. This was done by using a purposive sampling technique to select 255 respondents from Asa LGA of Kwara state, Nigeria. The study found out that organizations do not carry out CSR adequately in the area of study. Also, it was discovered that if companies start to pay attention to CSR, rural areas will benefit in terms of development. The study finally concludes that there should be stringent laws on the implementation of CSR.
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    Sociological Implications of Political Thuggery on Women’s Participation in Politics in Rural Ijumu Local Government of Kogi State
    (Journal of Intellectual Discourse, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Bauchi State University, Gadau., 2017) Raji Abdullateef; Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Adeshina Ibrahim Olawale; Raji A. Adeyemi; Bello Ismail
    Political thuggery had over the years become rampant in the country where politicians turns youth into puppets and tools for achieving their political goals through violent means. Many women have been scared away from the political environment with this violent acts involved in by politicians through young people , this is the reason why this study examined the sociological implications of this behaviour on women's participation in politics. In order to achieve the objectives laid down in the research, the study made use of the survey method and multistage sampling technique was employed in selecting 233 respondents. Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS/PC) Version 20.0 was employed for data analysis. The statistical methods of percentage and cross tabulation were used for data analysis. Chi-square was then used to test the hypotheses that were formulated. Results of the study showed that political thuggery has many women dropped their ambition to run for one office or the other. it is therefore recommended that parents or guardians should socialize their wards in proper way as well as strive to provide the needs of the wards. Government should also address the problem of unemployment in Nigeria so as to reduce this deviant behaviour to the barest minimum.