Browsing by Author "Oyedele Samuel Olanrewaju"

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    An Impact Evaluation of Skills Acquisition Programmes on Women Empowerment in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State
    (Ilorin Journal of Administration and Development oublished by the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2017) Umar Abubakar Yaru; Oyedele Samuel Olanrewaju; Nelson Gabriel; Abdulkareem Abdulrazaq Kayode; Ishola Abdulrasaq Ajadi
    Despite the government's efforts at empowering women via ·skills acquisition initiatives to alleviate poverty, poverty has remained pervasive especially among women in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna state. This has denied them access to the basic requirements (food, shelter, clothing, education, health, etc.) necessary for a decent life and therefore leaves them at the mercy of their husbands or other male folks. This study is, therefore, an attempt to evaluate the skills acquisition programs initiated by the Giwa Local Government Area in collaboration with the state government to empower women and alleviate poverty in the area. This study adopts a survey research approach using primary data generated from both interview and questionnaires for analysis. Results showed that the programs have appreciably empowered women as the income level of a sizeable number of them have risen and they can now afford the basic necessities such as food and clothing; afford to acquire basic household items; and also afford to visit health centres for treatment when the need arises without their spouse's support. Notwithstanding, the programs are marred by poor and inconsistent funding, inadequate working tools, shortage of technical personnel and non-involvement of women in planning the programs. The study therefore recommends adequate and timely funding, engagement of qualified and experienced trainers, engagement of women in the planning and designing of the programs, provision of adequate working tools, and the provision of soft loans or microcredit.
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    AN IMPACT EVALUATION OF SKILLS ACQUISITION PROGRAMS ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN GIWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE
    (Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2017-12) Umar Abubakar Yaru; Oyedele Samuel Olanrewaju; Nelson Gabriel; Abdulkareem Abdulrazaq Kayode; Ishola Abdulrasaq Ajadi
    Despite the government's efforts at empowering women via skills acquisition initiatives to alleviate poverty, poverty has remained pervasive especially among women in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna state. This has denied them access to the basic requirements (food, shelter, clothing, education, health, etc.) necessary for a decent life and therefore leaves them at the mercy of their husbands or other male folks. This study is, therefore, an attempt to evaluate the skills acquisition programs initiated by the Giwa Local Government Area in collaboration with the state government to empower women and alleviate poverty in the area. This study adopts a survey research approach using primary data generated from both interview and questionnaires for analysis. Results showed that the programs have appreciably empowered women as the income level of a sizeable number of them have risen and they can now afford the basic necessities such as food and clothing; afford to acquire basic household items; and also afford to visit health centres for treatment when the need arises without their spouse's support. Notwithstanding, the programs are marred by poor and inconsistent funding, inadequate working tools, shortage of technical personnel and non-involvement of women in planning the programs. The study therefore recommends adequate and timely funding, engagement of qualified and experienced trainers, engagement of women in the planning and designing of the programs, provision of adequate working tools, and the provision of soft loans or microcredit.
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    Civil society organizations and the 2019 general elections in Nigeria
    (Wukari International Studies Group, Department of History and Diplomatic Studies, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria., 2020) Oyedele Samuel Olanrewaju; Atotunde Taiwo Adewale
    From a global perspective, civil society organisations have been seen as agents of development. Their role especially in the 21st century cannot be over emphasized. The role of Civil Society Organisations in the democratic projects in Africa have made them to be a force to be reckoned with, especially in the areas of engendering good governance and credible electoral process. It is on this note that this paper aims to examine the roles played by the civil society organisations in the 2019 general elections. Another objective is to identify ways by which civil society organisations helped to achieve peaceful and credible elections in the 2019 general elections. This is in view of its role in previous elections especially the 2011 and 2015 general elections. The paper is anchored on structural functional theory and qualitative research method. The paper recommends that Civil Society Organisations should shun kickback from government in order for them to maintain their integrity.