Browsing by Author "Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa"

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    A multi-site assessment of knowledge of Ebola virus disease among health workers in south-west Nigeria
    (College of Health Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo., 2017) Joseph A Oluyemi; Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Raji Abdullateef; Atolagbe Emmanuel; Joseph A; Kadiri K.
    Objective: Nigeria may have been certified free from Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) by the World Health Organization, but not without its aftermath on many, especially among health workers who came in contact with the infected during the West African outbreak in 2014.This study was conducted among health workers in three tertiary hospitals in South-West Nigeria. It aimed at assessing their knowledge of EVD in a bid to forestall future contagion from patients. Method: 600 consenting participants selected through two-stage sampling method were involved in the study. Primary data was retrieved through self-administered questionnaire. Results: Majority (84.0%) of the participants knew that EVD can be contacted through blood and bodily fluid of an infected person, (78.0%) knew that EVD can be prevented by avoiding contact with an infected person, while (76.0%) identified bleeding from orifices as one of the signs of EVD. However, (6.0%) of the participants did not know how EVD can be prevented. Conclusion: Result showed that participants have average knowledge of EVD and therefore, are not adequately informed of EVD. The study recommended wider dissemination of adequate information on EVD among health workers in tertiary hospitals to forestall future contagion of the infection from patients.
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    Africa and The Remedies to the Problem of Underdevelopmen
    (Langaa Researching and Publishing Common Initiative Group, 2017) Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Joseph A Oluyemi; Raji Abdullateef
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    Children in Stressful Situations in Nigeria: Child Abuse as a Focus for Development
    (Journal of Geography, Environment & Planning. Department of Geography and Planning Science, Faculty of the Social Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti., 2017-08) Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Raji Abdullateef; ONUEGBU, C. Maryann
    Childhood is the most basic and fundamental stage in the developmental process of humans. It is the stage where humans are first introduced to social values, and learning to cope with the society, takes place. Care, love and security ought to be provided to children, as this would modify them and help them cope with social realities in the future. The Nigerian Child Act of2003 prohibits acts capable of violating the child's rights. The prohibition is against child marriage, tattoos, skin marks, betrothal etc. However, the country still records a high rate of neglect and abuse of children which implies an overwhelming level of child stress in the country; this is the rationale behind this article. This paper discusses the incidence and the causes of child stress in Nigeria, paying particular attention to child abuse. Attachment theory was employed to explain the effects of child stress. The paper suggests that re-orientation programmes, more research and policy formations contributions from concerned non-governmental institutions, and more focus on education would help to control the situation.
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    Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the Nigerian legal system: a blessing in disguise?
    (Africa Social Work Network Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 2021) Adedokun, Kareem; Raji Abdullateef; Raji Khalid Olatunji; Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa
    As the world came to terms with the reality of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a series of rippling effects were set in motion. As agitations for social distancing and calls to flatten the curve of infection spiralled, the world came to a resounding halt, impeding the functionality of social institutions. With the world gradually returning to normalcy, a need arises to study the precise impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on specific social institutions. This study examined the various ways the COVID-19 affected the Nigerian legal system. Adopting a secondary method of data collection, the study consulted research works and other sources of empirical information on COVID-19 and the legal system. The study found that by failing to declare a state of emergency, the enacted lockdown infringed upon citizens’ right to move freely as detailed in the Nigerian constitution. The study further found that the pandemic exposed weaknesses of Nigerian legal system in remote hearing and digitalisation of court procedures. Based on these findings, the study recommended that the Nigerian government should uphold the legalities of the constitution. The study also recommended for intensified efforts by the government to digitalize the legal system in line with international standards.
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    Correlates of Belief System and Farming Activities in Ijumu Local Government Area Of Kogi State, Nigeria
    (Lyceum of the Phillipines University, Capitol Site Batangas, Philippines, 2016-04) Raji Abdullateef; Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Joseph A Oluyemi; Abdulbaqi Saliu Zakariya; Raji Abdulwasiu Adeyemi
    This study examines the correlates of belief system and farming activities in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. Action theory was used in this paper for understanding the relationship between a belief system and the level of farming activities in the area of study. Data for the study is elicited through questionnaires administered to ninety (90) respondents in the study area while the results were presented through the chi-square statistical technique. The results revealed that i) there is a relationship between belief in reincarnation farming and exit of youth from agriculture, ii) There is a link between traditional sacrifice and bumper harvest. Based on the above, it was recommended that the change agents should try as much as possible to supplant this popular belief (reincarnation farming) in Ijumu to avert an exodus of youths from the area. Besides, there is a need to embrace modern techniques of improving bumper harvests such as the application of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) rather than through the cultural sacrifice to gods and ancestor
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    FACTORS INFLUENCING THE PRACTICE OF SELF-MEDICATION AMONG BANKERS IN SELECTED NEW GENERATION BANKS IN ILORIN KWARA STATE NIGERIA
    (Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania, 2015) Joseph A Oluyemi; Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Raji Abdullateef; Akor Sunday; Kadiri Kehinde Khadijat
    Self-medication which is a form of irrational use of drugs is fast becoming a global issue, and affecting all works life, including the Nigerian Banking Industry. This study investigated the factors influencing the practice of self-medication among bankers in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. The study was conducted in five new generation banks, namely: Fidelity Bank, Diamond Bank, Zenith Bank, Access Bank and Guaranty Trust Bank. Information was gathered through questionnaire administration and a total of 240 bankers were included in the study. The data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 17.0.The study made use of tables, simple percentage and chats to present the data retrieved from the field. Major factors influencing the practice of self-medication as revealed in the study include: busy nature of the banking job (64%), knowledge of drug to take (91%), nature of sickness (85%), extent of severity of sickness (82%) and desire for a faster relief from sickness (46%). The practice of self-medication is also affected by respondents’ age, years of experience, annual income and business unit as test of association were statistically significant (P<0.05). Stiffer government regulation and a downward trend in work pressure are key to alleviating the practice of self-medication in the Nigerian Banking industry and achieving meaningful sustainable development in the Sector.
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    Gender, Work and Better Family Life among Employees of Banks in Ilorin Metropolis
    (Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. Springboard Journal, 2015) Sulaimon M Oriyomi; Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Raji Abdullateef; Abdulbaqi Salihu Zakariya
    Work is an indispensable human endeavour whether it is being paid for or not. The human society believes that work is something one has to do which may be drudgery and not necessarily pleasurable. Gender plays an important role on work and family life of many nations. Family life in many societies has witnessed a lot of changes as a result of work. It is on the basis of this that attempt is made in this study to examine the connection existing among gender, work and better family life. The study was conducted among employees of banks in Ilorin metropolis in 2012. Primarily, questionnaire method was used to obtain data from the selected respondents while personal interview was adopted to supplement data obtained from the main research method. The major finding is that employees of banks varied in terms of demographic data and work has no relationship with better family life among employees of bank based on gender. Therefore, it is recommended that management of banks should encourage more role expansion for their workers so that employees can continuously maintain better family life irrespective of gender.
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    HIV/AIDS and Cultural Practices in Nigeria Implications for HIV/ AIDS Preventive Communication Campaign
    (Publication of the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences. Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria., 2017) Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Kadiri, Kehinde Khadijat; Joseph A Oluyemi; Raji Abdullateef
    Nigeria as a nation has been battling with the prevalence of HIV/AIDS to the extent that the disease is alarmingly threatening the social and economic spheres. This article, therefore, examined as the main objective the subtle link that exists between cultural practices and beliefs and the high prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Specifically, it investigates the cultural practices that influence risky sexual behaviour and how cultural values of the people can be conceptualised into Sexually Transmitted communication Infections (STIs) preventive campaign in Nigeria. Stratified sampling technique was adopted for the study. Data were gathered through an in-depth interview among young students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic and were content analysed accordingly. Findings of the study showed that despite modernization, virginity is a value that gives a woman a lot of respect among her family members, peers, in-laws and husband. Similarly, the fear of tarnishing the family's name propels some of these young people from involving in risky sexual behaviour that can lead to unwanted pregnancy. Furthermore, the study revealed that polygyny was seen as a symbol of wealth Gild prosperity among the study population. The data equally revealed that, the cultural practices in Nigeria are at the heart of promoting, sustaining and fanning the spread of HIV IAIDS because it does not address extra-marital activities of men in the society.' The study, therefore, concluded that the non-centrality of culture in HIV/AIDS preventive campaign is one of the major reasons why very little success has been recorded in the area of behaviour change. The HIV/AIDS preventive communication campaign should not fight against the culture of the people because it might alienate the people whose cooperation is necessary if the prevalence of HIV/AIDS must he curbed.
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    Implications of Domestic Violence on Juvenile Delinquency in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin., 2014) Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Raji Abdullateef; Absulbaqi Salihu Zakariya; Nwosu Florence
    Domestic violence is one of the social problems confronting millions of families today, and this violence manifests in different forms such as wife battering, constant nagging' and child abuse in the family etc. The phenomenon of domestic violence wherever it occurs remains a social issue, aside from compounding the risk of survival for children. It also creates avenue for the children to be involved in delinquent behaviour like truancy, lying, tantrum, stealing" drug abuse, political thuggery, violent destruction and so on. It is within this context that this study investigates the relationship between domestic violence and juvenile delinquency. Survey design was employed, while data were generated through interview and questionnaire. The sample size of 816 respondents was drawn in the state. The findings indicates a positive relationship between domestic, violence and juvenile delinquency. Based on aforementioned, it is recommended that Kwara State government take every appropriate measure to ensure that the state's legislation provides adequate framework for robust legal measures against domestic violence especially as it affects children in Kwara State so that juvenile delinquency can be reduced to its barest minimum
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    Knowledge, Beliefs and Sources of Information on Lassa fever among Residents of a Community in Ilorin, Nigeria.
    (Institute of Sociology, Romanian Academy, Romania., 2016) Joseph, Oluyemi Adesoji; Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Joseph Adejoke Adijat; Raji, Abdullateef; Kadiri Kehinde; Ibimidun Akindele
    The study aimed at assessing the knowledge and sources of information on Lassa fever among residents of a community in Ilorin, North Central Nigeria. The objective was to know if the residents of the study population are adequately informed about the disease. The study was conducted in Irewolede, a community in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. A total of 300 consenting respondents were systematically selected from the study population while primary data was gathered through self-administered structured questionnaire. Findings in this study revealed that respondents have fair knowledge of the disease. Even though all respondents have heard about this disease through various media like radio, television, newspapers, magazines and social media, their knowledge is still inadequate being fraught with misconceptions especially in the means of acquisition, transmission and prevention. Four hypotheses were tested in the study which indicated a significant relationship between sex, education, occupation and the knowledge of Lassa fever among the respondents (p<0.05), while there was no statistically significant relationship between the age and knowledge of Lassa fever among the respondents (p>0.05). The study recommended a wider dissemination of adequate information on Lassa fever through media campaign by all relevant stakeholders.
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    Marital Practices Targeting Women and its Implication on HIV/ AIDS Preventive Campaigns in South-West, Nigeria
    (Jimma University, Ethiopia., 2016-12-29) Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Kehinde Kadijat; Oluyemi Adesoji; Raji Abdullateef; Mulikat Adisa
    In the fight against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, the incorporation of marital values and practices tenet in the campaign programmes remain one of the major assets that has remained untapped. This study was conducted towards understanding the positive and negative marital values and practices in Nigeria and how they can improve HIV/AIDS preventive campaigns. In-depth interviews were conducted on married young people who reside in Abeokuta town in South West, Nigeria. The first and the second categories were HIV positive and HIV negative respectively. The findings show that there are some marital values and practices which promote risky sexual behaviour among men which leads to HIV/AIDS while some curtails sexual excesses particularly among females. Some of the female informants indicated that some marital values and practices were promoting social cohesion and unity while others were having negative influence on their physical and psychological health. Majority of the informants testified that cultural values and practices gave married men the permissiveness to involve in extra marital affairs. The consequences of the above scenario make more women to be vulnerable to HIV/AIDS than their male counterparts. These findings show that inculcating marital virtues into HIV/AIDS preventive communication campaigns would reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among married couple. This study concludes that there is a need to specifically design marital sensitive HIV/AIDS preventive campaigns specifically for married individuals.
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    Perceived Influence if Ingratiation on Organizational Performance among some Government Ministries in Kwara State
    (Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Madonna University, Okija, 2018-04) Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Raji Abdullateef; Sulaiman Lanre Abdul-Rasheed; Raji Khalid Olatunji; Aliu Fatimah Omotayo
    Ingratiation represents a mundane behavior in business life. It takes place in both public and private sectors. With traditional researches on the subject of influence within organizations often directed on that of management on the subordinates, it is therefore relevant to go in a different direction by examining the perceived influence of subordinates on the management in organizations. It becomes relevant to explore how ingratiation has led to reduced meritocracy. It is in line with this that this study sought to find out the basis on which ingratiation occurs most in organizations. The study was carried out via the lens of the social exchange theory. The data used in this study were obtained from 250 respondents selected with the use of multistage sampling technique. The collected data were analyzed with the use of the Pearson correlation method. The study revealed a strong relationship between the factors of religion, ethnicity, gender and ingratiation leading to low organizational performance. Based on this, the study recommends that organizations should employ the principle of meritocracy in a stringent manner in all issues relating to organizational behavior.
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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 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.
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    The Impact of Sick Role Behaviour on Health and Productivity of Bankers in Nigeria
    (African Journal of Management Research. Uiversity of Ghana Business School, University of Ghana, Ghana., 2018) Joseph A Oluyemi; Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Raji Abdullateef
    The revolution that took place in the Nigerian banking industry in the 80's, came with re-engineering and a shift in focus. This was necessitated by deposit drive especially after consolidation through mergers and acquisition in 2004. This led to rat-race and unhealthy rivalry among many banks affecting bankers' sick role behaviour in staying off work in time of illness, seeking medical attention to attend to their health and cooperating with medical professionals to get well. This paper investigates the impact of sick role behaviour on the health and productivity of bankers in Nigeria. The objective of the study is to know if, sick role behaviour of bankers in the industry affects their health and productivity at work. The study was conducted in ten commercial banks in Ilorin Kwara State, Nigeria in which, 200 participants selected through multi-stage sampling method were included. Information was retrieved through administration of structured questionnaire, while formulated hypotheses were tested using Chi-squared statistical tool. The result showed that, (85.0%) of the participants in the study had fallen sick on the job previously while (76.5%) of those that had been sick on the job previously, sought medical care with medical professionals. Further result from the study also revealed that, (47.1%) of the participants handled official duties while they were sick instead of staying of work completely. A significant relationship was found between sick role behaviour of participants and their health with a p value of (0.046), and between participants' sick role behaviour and their productivity at work with a p value (0.039). The study strongly recommends that banks in Nigeria should allow their employees assume their sick role behaviour when they fall sick in order for them to get well in time and avoid poor productivity at work.
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    The Social Significance of Kolanut in the Igbo Tradition of Nigeria. Ilorin Journal of Sociology
    (Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin., 2013) Nwosu, Florence; Muhammed Abubakar Yinusa; Raji Abdullateef; Abdulbaqi Salihu Zakariya
    This paper discusses the significance of kolanut as a symbol of life and hospitality in Igbo tradition. The importance of Igbo kolanut (oji Igbo) in Igbo people's ceremonies cannot be overemphasized. Igbo people from the southeastern Nigeria are globally known for their rich culture. Traditionally, apart from burial ceremony, every other ceremony like reconciliation, oath taking, traditional marriage ceremonies and a host of other ceremonies are graced and opened with the presentation and the breaking of the kolanut. Igbo Kolanut is paramount in any occasion that ancestors are meant to partake in. Upon the intrusion of Western cultures which foreign religion signposts kolanut still represents the traditional Igbo values and practices striving against the upsurge of Christianity and foreign cultures in every social occasion in Igbo land. Since tradition is a way of life of people, in spite of all that may have been presented to visitors in Igbo homes or in Igbo social gatherings, it is the inclusion of or the initial presentation of oji that signifies acceptance, happiness and good heart toward the visitors. It is therefore recommended that the celebration of kolanut as a symbol of life and hospitality should be encouraged and should also bepassed on to the future generations of the Igbo people for the growth and preservation of Igbo tradition