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Item ASSESSMENT OF GOOD GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN SECURITY IN NIGERIA(Department of Political Science, Federal University, Lokoja, 2021) Isiaq, Atanda Abdulwaheed; Lawal, Divine FavourHuman security is very important but sometimes it is an elusive goal in Nigeria. While the first part of the Nigerian constitution emphasizes security of lives and properties a cursory look at virtually every region in Nigeria would show how this has become a mirage. In many ways, North eastern part of Nigeria represents a microcosm for the panorama of Bokoharam menace that threatens human existence and impedes development in the region. The epistemic clashes between Farmers and Herders have overwhelmed the states of the North central. The proliferation of violence and activities of the dreaded bandits have almost reduced the Northwest to a jungle. The outcome of the ENDSARS protest brought another dimension to the debate of insecurity in Nigeria.In a democratic system, social justice is crucial but it remains an elusive goal in Nigeria. Therefore, this paper seeks to critically examine the issues above through the lens of human security perspective. A qualitative research method is adopted for the study. The data used in this study is gathered from secondary sources such as books, journals, Newspapers and publications from conference proceedings, government organisations, and international organisations. This paper seeks to advance that human security hinges upon good governance as they work together to ensure a sustainable development in NigeriaItem Development Partners, Civil Society Organisations and Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria(Osun state University, 2018) Abubakar, Abdulrahman; Zekeri, Momoh; Aliu, Fatima Omotayo; Isiaq, Atanda AbdulwaheedItem Drug Use, Alcoholism and Youth Violence In Socially Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods in Ilorin(2018-03) Isiaq, Atanda Abdulwaheed; Saheed, Rahman Olanrewaju; Abdulquadri, Nafiu Toyin; Olatunji, Adeyemi OladipoIn Nigeria, the havoc wrecked by the drugs, alcohol abuse, and youth violence is inestimable. This is owning to the fact that many young people were arrested and/or admitted to hospital for drug, alcohol and violence related problems. Literature has established a strong link between the drug and alcohol abuse and youth violence. Against this backdrop, this study examines the effect of the drug and alcohol abuse on seemingly obnoxious youth violence, in Socially Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods in Ilorin. The study was situated within the context of Broken Window Theory. The study adopted multiple sampling method and data were gathered from primary and secondary sources. Questionnaire and In-depth interview (IDI) were employed to collect primary data from 500 respondents conveniently selected. The quantitative data were analysed using frequency tables, simple percentage, and Chi-square test of association, while qualitative data were analysed using content analysis. The study established that youth violence is common in Ilorin. About 50.8% respondents affirmed that their neighbourhood is not safe from youth violence. 62.8% of the study population affirmed that youth violence is more common in their neighbourhood. 57.4% of the respondents said they had experienced several incidents of youth violence in the last 90 days. Furthermore, respondents affirmed that youth violence in Ilorin is a result of an interplay between several factors: Neighbourhood unplanned structure (73.1%); Unwillingness to report to police because of fear of victimization (81.6%); No sign of security patrol (49.1%). Accordingly access to illegal drugs and alcohol is an important factor impelling youth violence in the study area (P<0.05). The findings from the study highlight the need to incorporate the local administration and community leaders in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse and youth violence, while also addressing the socio-economic and neighbourhood factors responsible for youth violence.Item Effects of Corruption on Service Delivery in Nigeria: A Study of Osun State Public Service(Department of Political Science, Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria., 2022) Isiaq, Atanda Abdulwaheed; Lawal, Divinefavour OhidaCorruption is one of the main issues highlighted as having detrimental effects on many countries' socioeconomic growth. In Nigeria, corruption is evident in every aspect of the economy, including public service. This study reveals that corruption affects the efficient provision of services by the Nigerian Public Service. The ability of the government to provide fundamental services in the areas of education, health, water, power, and other basic amenities has been adversely impacted by corruption, a reality widely acknowledged in Nigeria. Hence, this study examined the economic implication of corruption on public service in Osun State, Nigeria, as a point of reference. While corrupt practices are a major contributor to a country's economic decline, it's important to remember that civil servants and public servants commit the majority of corrupt acts. The study relied primarily on qualitative data obtained from secondary sources. The research methodology adopted for this study is content analysis. The paper made an argument using the "Prebendalism Model" as its theoretical framework. The study reveals that corruption is an impediment to the economic growth and development of Osun State. The study comes to the conclusion that corruption in the public sector is a significant barrier to the successful provision of services to the Nigerian population. The authors recommend the need to grant antigraft agencies their own authority. The study recommends that more funds should be invested in education to train and sensitize citizens on the evils of corruption and criminal activities.Item Election, Technology and Voter Turnout Nigeria's Fourth Republic: A Study of 2015 Kwara Gubernatorial Election(Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 2018-05) Isiaq, Atanda Abdulwaheed; Ambali, Abdulrauf; Olayinka, Isiaka AkeemIn the recent time, the introduction of technology into the management of electoral process has become has become a popular practice among democratic countries, especially in Africa. This cannot be disconnected from the argument that technology helps not only in delivering free, fair and credible elections but also that it serves as a means to increase voter turnout. Nigeria's election management body, the Independent National Electoral Commission, introduced Smart Card Readers (SCRs) and Permanent Voters Card (PVCs) during the 2015 elections with the aim of enhancing both the integrity and legitimacy of the elections. Despite this, official report from INEC showed that only 38% of registered voters cast their vote in the 2015 Kwara state gubernatorial election, a figure that represents the lowest in the history of governorship election in the state since democratic rebirth in 1999. This paper investigates the impact of technology on voter behaviour during the 2015 general election. Adopting descriptive research design and mixed method of data collection, the paper finds that there is significant between the introduction of technology and voter turnout during the election.Item Elections and Violence in Nigeria's Fourth Republic: Taking stock of violent Acts in the 2015 General Elections(Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Science, University of Ilorin, 2015) Adebiyi, Oluwashina Moruf; Isiaq, Atanda Abdulwaheed; Abubakar, AbdulrahmanNigeria's post colonial experience as regards the conduct of democratic elections has been particularly turbulent. With the exemption of a few, particularly the 1993 presidential elections, other elections held were characterised by electoral violence. The 2015 general elections generated tensions and controversies more than any other elections held in the Fourth Republic. Only a few did not anticipate the occurrence of post election violence. This papaer examined 2015 general elections with the aim of documenting violent acts perpetrated before, during and after the election. Generating data majorly from secondary sources, this paper argued that hate speech, campaign of calumny, corruption, the domino effect of the Boko Haram insurgency, among others, are among the major drivers of violence in the 2015 general elections. It is submitted however, that recurrent electoral violence has grievous implications for the democratic process. It is however, concluded that the creation of a sound legal framework, to try politicians who indulge in hate speech, fortification of the data security apparatus, provision of employment opportunities, among others, will assist in reducing if not curb the occurrence of violence in Nigeria's future elections.Item INTERROGATING BOKOHARAM INSURGENCY ON NIGERIA'S POLITICAL IMAGE(Faculty of Social Science, University of Ilorin, P.M.B.1515, Ilorin Nigeria, 2016-10) Aremu, Fatai A. (Ph.D); Osezua, Ehiyamen M. (Ph.D); Isiaq, Atanda AbdulwaheedEvery nation of the world is conscious of her political image. It is the bargaining power of most nations among the comity of states. Nigeria's political image has been suffering from political leukemia which is a combination of corruption and internal insurgency. The political image of Nigeria facing the menace of Bokoharam had become battered by the outburst of the insurgency in 2009 till 2016. Many countries have further placed Nigerians on a closely watched mirror of terrorist-attack prone state. With this advancing development, Nigeria's future relevance in political landscape of the world might be in jeopardy. This paper analyses the political implications of Boko Haram insurgence and its trend in Nigeria. The research analytical tool of process tracing is used in this study. The Broken Window Theory is used to further justify the spread and activities of the insurgent groups. This paper concludes by submitting that insurgencies like cancerous growth and time bomb, deface the state and a viral political effort is needed to stop the future harm on the state.Item THE NATIONAL HEALTHCARE POLICIES IN NIGERIA: TRENDS AND CHALLENGES(DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, NIGERIA, 2019-03) Isiaq, Atanda Abdulwaheed; Abdulquadri, Nafiu ToyinThe economic growth of any country depends on the viability and sustainability of the health sector. This is because a nation of sick people may certainly not live up to the task of nationhood in the 21st century. In Nigeria, the current state of the country's healthcare system can be said to be quite worrisome because of health indicators and statistics that are appalling. Although reports has shown that successive governments in Nigeria had made several deliberate efforts to initiate health sector reforms over the past many years. However, research has also shown that the implementation of health care policies in Nigeria is faced with a number of challenges. A cursory look at the trends of reforms of the sector shows poor health outcomes and poor health indicators. It is against this backdrop that this paper examine the trends and challenges of health care policies in Nigeria. The paper argued that the Nigeria sector is bedevilled by a myriad of challenges that resulted from lack of proper planning poor policy disconnections. Conclusively, the paper suggests that there is a need for an all encompassing healthcare policy in Nigeria devoid of corruption and political reluctance.Item Organizational factors affecting employees' commitment: a study of Global Soap and Detergent Industry, Ilorin(Department of Sociology, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, 2017) Abdulbaqi, Salihu Zakariya; Alaya, Hafeez Ibrahim; Isiaq, Atanda Abdulwaheed; Balogun, Obasanjo SolomonAll commitment-based organizations have come to term with believe that employees organizational commitment contributes in no small measure to workforce stability, better customer service, increase business performance and productivity. In this study therefore, the researchers explore the factors which are likely to affect employees' organisational commitment in a manufacturing industry. A quantitative survey was conducted and data was collected by personally administered questionnaires from 147 respondents consisting of both management and staff if Global Soaps and Detergent Industry Ilorin. The data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics including Chi square and SPSS version 20. The results reveal that there is a significant relationship between different organizational commitment of staff of the industry. Regression Co-efficient results also show that all factors that predict organizational commitment are positively related. Factors affecting the organizational commitment of the workers include rewards, support from supervisor, favourable conditions of the job among others. This study has implications for managers HR practitioners by exerting efforts in a way that organisations can easily retain their experienced human capital and reduce turnover. The findings also recommend that commitment-based organizations need to continue to reinforce organizational support for their staff to strengthen organisational commitment.Item PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY IN PRE-COLONIAL NIGERIA: THE OLD OYO EMPIRE IN RETROSPECT(Ilorin Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 2015-12) Adebiyi, Oluwashina Moruf; Isiaq, Atanda Abdulwaheed; Abubakar, AbdulrahmanPrior to the end of the 20th century, democracy was the most sought after system of governance. The commencement of the present millennium also signal the consolidation and establishment of democratic practices in authoritarian polities. Today, only few countries have not embraced democratic rule. States which do not practice Democracy in contemporary times are regarded as pariah states. However, the Western proponents of democracy are of the opinion that such difficulty to establish Democracy in Africa can be attributed to the level of development of respective African states. These Western scholars portrays Africa as strangers to democracy. While it may be asserted that African countries may encounter occasional setbacks in their democratization process, they have made remarkable success. It is also important to note that while it is incontestable that the notion of the modern democracy is a product of western idea, it can equally be argued that democratic practices is not completely alien to Africa. A retrospective analysis of pre-colonial African political structure will reveal that traditional African societies and is devoid of what may be regarded as the practice of democracy. These indigenous societies had political practices which bears semblance with what is obtained today. Using the pre-colonial old Oyo empire as a point of reference and a careful investigation of relevant secondary data and multidisciplinary approach, the paper argued that what can be described as democratic practices actually existed in the empire. These paper however concludes that these democratic practices were abolished by the adventure of colonial rule.Item POLITICAL PARTIES AND DEMOCRATIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA: INSIGHTS FROM THE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY(Lapai International Journal of Politics (LIJOPOL), 2017) Adebiyi, Oluwashina Moruf; Isiaq, Atanda AbdulwaheedWhile the constitution of most democracies, developing and developed do not statutorily stipulate the functions and roles of political parties, , political parties remain central and significant to the workings of any democratic polity. the centrality of political party to democracy can be located in the critical roles and functions they perform in consolidating democracy. The extent to which they perform these functions however, particularly in nascent democracies has been a source of concern. The perception is that political parties may have not been performing these functions to expectation. This paper examines the role of political parties in a democracy. The major objectives of these paper are to undertake a critical evaluation of the nexus between political parties and democracy and review the roles of the People's Democratic Party in Nigeria's nascent democracy. Using secondary data analysed through the historical qualitative method it was discovered that Nigerian political are not adequately institutionalised in the country's political system. Thus, they have not impacted positively on the democratization process. It is however, recommended among others that there is the need for political parties to imbibe and observe democratic principles in governance process.Item Power Relationship Between State and Local Governments as Predictor for Poor Healthcare Delivery System in Kwara State(Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin., 2017-10) Abdullahi Alabi; Isiaq, Atanda Abdulwaheed; Abdulqadri, Toyin NafiuThe activities of government are embedded in three tiers of government recognized by the Nigerian constitution namely; Federal, State and Local governments. The local government areas (LGAs) being the third tier of government and being the closest to the people is expected to mobilize the locals towards harnessing the natural resources within their domain and putting in place the necessary infrastructures. Overtime, the response to slow pace of development has been attributed to the dominance of the state government over LGAs in terms of revenue generation and allocation of developmental projects. Thus, it is safe to say that involvement of the local communities in rural planning is yet to be fully witnessed. This has continued to generate the debate on effect of the intergovernmental relations between the state and local governments in Nigeria. It is against this background that this paper seeks to understand the power relations between Kwara State government and selected LGAs in respect to healthcare delivery system available in the rural areas of the state.The study adopted survey research design as such, questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents. Three LGAs were strategically selected from each of the senatorial district of the state. The study sampled a total of 180 employees of the LGAs using simple random sampling technique. From the findings, it was discovered that the power relations between Kwara State and the LGAs is not symbiotic but parasitic which has rendered LGAs almost useless in delivering sound healthcare to the people. Majority of the respondents blamed this on the 1999 constitution which handed up LGAs to the care of the state on a platter of gold. Based on these findings, the paper recommends that LGAs should be given complete autonomy both financially and administratively in order to function as expected of them.Item PUBLIC OPINION, PRESSURE GROUPS & POLITICAL PARTIES(Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Science, University of Ilorin, 2019) Saka, Lukman Ph.D.; Adebiyi, Oluwashina Moruf Ph.D.; Isiaq, Atanda Abdulwaheed; Awotunde, Taiye A.Item Reclaiming Nigeria's Foreign Policy Depreciating Empire: An Insight on Africa Centre Peace Policy (1999-2015)(Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), 2018) Aremu, Fatai Ayinde; Isiaq, Atanda Abdulwaheed; Aluko, Opeyemi IdowuNigeria has made giant stride in the pursuance of peace and stability in Africa and indeed in the world. Nigeria no doubt in the last four decades had been ravaged with all manner of developmental difficulties such as poverty, communal conflict, corruption, bad leadership, uncommitted followership and impudent advisers. The empire of Nigeria's foreign policy is depreciating due to acute security challenges. The aim of this study is to examine the extent of depreciation in the Nigeria's foreign policy of African's centrepiece policy and proffer ways of reclaiming it to its best status. The question this paper seeks answer to is that what makes Nigeria's African centrepiece unpopular and what can be done to reclaim it back to its best status of operations? the theoretical framework of rational choice theory is adopted to show the rational behaviour of actors in decision making and the consequences of their actions. The methodology adopts process tracing and ajrobarometer secondary data to investigate and answer the questions raised. The findings revealed that Nigeria wants her state to concentrate less on other countries due to the high cost incurred and low productivity derived from the rational decision. The paper concludes that Nigeria should focus more curtailing her security challenges and recommends that Nigeria should tie her economic gifts to other African states to a concrete diplomatic feedback and at the same time, all other African states should align with Nigeria in International politics and relations so as to enjoy more political and economy largesse from Nigeria.Item Socio-Economic Effects of Tax Administration and Revenue Generation in Kwara State: An Assessment of Kwara Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS). 96-109(A PUBLICATION OF THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES TARABA STATE UNIVERSITY, JALINGO, 2023-09-24) Isiaq, Atanda Abdulwaheed; Saheed, Rahman Olanrewaju; Abdulqadri, Nafiu ToyinThe decline in price of oil in recent years has led to a decrease in the funds available for distribution to the Federal, State and Local Governments in Nigeria. Consequently, the need for state and local governments to generate adequate revenue from internal sources. This need underlines the eagerness on the part of state and local governments and even the federal government to reform tax policy and harness new sources of revenue. This has been the trend of tax administration in virtually all state across Nigeria including Kwara State. Against this backdrop, this study examined the socio-economic effects of tax administration and revenue generation of KW-IRS in the state. The study adopted questionnaire and interview as means of data collection. The study relied on a total sample of 167 respondents selected using multiple sampling techniques from government ministries, public health centres, public schools and public shop owners in Ilorin metropolis. From the findings, the study revealed that a sizable number of the respondents viewed the present KWIRS tax administration very effective in revenue generation. Also, the study finds that there is a significant relationship between effective tax administration and socio-economic development of the state in the areas of improved health care system (X2=9.345, P<0.05); education facility (X2=14.324, P<0.05) and employment generation (X2=12.480, P<0.05). However, majority of the respondents hold the perception that KW-IRS and the government are not doing enough to enlighten the public about their activities and developmental programmes.Item SOCIOLOGICAL PERCEPTION OF FEMALE PREFERENCES OF CESAREAN SECTION IN SELECTED AREAS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS(Journal of Health and Social Issues (JOHESI), Department of Sociology, Faculty of The Social Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU), 2017) Abdulbaqi, Salihu Zakariya; Tejideen, Toyin Olayinka; Adebote, Adesola Aduragbemi; Isiaq, Atanda AbdulwaheedCaesarean section has been part of human culture since ancient times and there are tales in both Western and Non-Western cultures of this procedure resulting in life of mothers and offspring. Yet, the early history of caesarean section remains shrouded in myth and is of dubious accuracy. Even the origin of caesarean has apparently been distorted over time. In fact, caesarean sections are not without complications and consequences such as: maternal risks in short term include haemorrhage, infection, ileus, pulmonary embolism, and Mendelson's syndrome. There is evidence suggesting decrease fecundity, increased risk of ectopic pregnancy, placenta praevia, and worst infant outcome in subsequent pregnancies, although the effect on non-productive health is unclear and contradictory. This is among the reason why this research work deemed it necessary to investigate the socio-cultural perception and female preference of Caesarean section in Ilorin metropolis. The data were obtained from a list of 160 random people selected in four areas of Ilorin Metropolis. The study further discovered that, there is relationship between age and the level of caesarean section and there is relationship between educational qualification and the level of caesarean section. The study concluded that emergency obstetrics care, including caesarean section is seen as a key factors in reduction of maternal maternity in low and middle income settings but it is essential that services are available, affordable and accessible. Hence, the study recommends the need for information on what caesarean section is and what it is not, especially for women who are categorically unable to have a vaginal delivery so as to redress negative perceptions and enhance acceptance by communities. This would invariably be one way in which medical providers can address the socio-cultural experience of illness as well as diseases.Item URBAN VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA: THE PARADOX AND THE DIMENSIONS(AFRICAN STRATEGIC SURVEY, CENTRE FOR STRATEGIC AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (CSDS) AMBROSE ALI UNIVERSITY EKPOMA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA, 2018-06) Aluko, Opeyemi Idowu; Isiaq, Atanda Abdulwaheed; Aremu, Fatai A. (Ph.D)The occurrence and intra and inter violence within and among nations is in a continuum. Nigeria has a fair share of this menace. The nature, trend and dimensions of urban violence are greeted with various levels of deep complexities per excellence. The shifting dimensions are the hydra-like nature of its occurrence. The dimension of urban violence has various implications ranging from political backwardness, economy dwarfism and social anarchism. This work proffers a buffer to the continuous effect of urban violence in Nigeria and applicable in other developing countries of Africa and the world. The tyre burning model is used alongside the broken window and relative application theories to give a vivid insight to urban violence in the human community but buffer solutions are prerequisites to the mitigation of such menaces.Item URBAN VIOLENCE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA(Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Science, University of Ilorin, 2016) Aremu, Fatai A. (Ph.D); Osezua, Ehiyamen M. (Ph.D); Isiaq, Atanda Abdulwaheed; Aluko, Opeyemi I.