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Item ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURAL SERVICES PROVISION BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN THE SOUTH EAST GEO-POLITICAL ZONE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR RESTRUCTURING(Department of Sociology, 2021) Sunday Evaristus, ABONYI; 2Arinde-Simeon, Titilayo Olamide; 3Abdussalam, AbdulhameedThe lop-sided infrastructural architecture in many geopolitical zones in Nigeria since the enthronement of President Mohammadu Buhari administration in 2015 seems to be one of the main causes of the current political agitations and secessionist movements calling for restructuring. Notwithstanding the provision of the nation's constitution that guarantees true federalism with equity, justice, and fairness, many people, especially in the Southeast region of Nigeria have alleged favoritism and marginalization in the provisions of some basic infrastructural services. The paper examined the nature of infrastructural services provided in this geo-political zone (south east) in comparison with other geopolitical entities in Nigeria and its implications to political restructuring. The qualitative method of data collection was employed with In-depth Interview (IDI) as the major instrument although complemented with secondary sources The Equity Theory and Spatial Inequality Theory formed the theoretical framework of the study. Findings from the study revealed that the southeast geo-political zone has been marginalized in infrastructural services distribution which the respondents attributed to ethnicity and religious differences. The respondents did not consider resources derivation as an attributable factor but agreed generally that the refusal of the zone to vote massively for the ruling government in 2015 and 2019 general elections respectively accounted for their ordeal. Given these revelations, some recommendations were made geared at embracing equity, justice, and fairness in infrastructural services distribution which will also douse the current tension for restructuring.Item Cigarette Smoking Disorders among Adolescent Students in Nigeria Tertiary Institution(Department of Psychology, University of Ilorin, 2021) Atiku, Abdullateef Abiodun; Abdulhameed, Abdussalam; Sunday Evaristus, ABONYITobacco intake in form of cigarette smoking is detrimental to human health. It has been estimated that about a third of the world's population, aged 15 years and above, are smokers. Tobacco is made of nicotine substance which is harmful to smokers who indulge in cigarette smoking. Evidence suggests that psychosocial, biological and genetic factors all play a role in nicotine addiction. And it is strongly related to many chronic diseases which includes coronary heart disease, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. In spite of these health risk challenges, adolescents still derive pleasure in smoking tobacco with little or no idea on the consequences of cigarette smoking due to certain factors that militates their interest into cigarette smoking and this includes peer pressure, family background and environmental consequences. This article therefore examined the problems associated with cigarette smoking among students of tertiary institutions in Nigeria; it highlights the health risk of tobacco products and explains the nicotine intake disorders among adolescents. In a bid to foster understanding to this dreadful act, it recommended that, Nigeria government, the civil society organizations, every health professionals and social workers alike should be involved in the struggle to reduce increasing level of tobacco intake through consented effort and control measures.Item A Comparative Assessment of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing of Nigerian Retirees under the Defined Benefits and Contributory Pension System(Indian Journal of Gerontology, 2023) Sunday Evaristus, ABONYI; Uzoma, O. OkoyeRetirees' well-being is increasingly becoming an important concern because of the multi-faceted problems associated with the pension systems of many nations. This study examined the emotional and social well-being of retirees under the Defined Benefits and Contributory Pension System in Nigeria.Item Culture-based Social Support to Order Adults in Nnewi, South-East Nigeria(Union for African Population Studies Association, 2019) Samuel, O. Ebimgbo; Ngozi E., Chukwu; Chinyere E., Onalu; Sunday Evaristus, ABONYI; Uzoma O., OkoyeOld age usually comes with frailty and withdrawal resulting to dependence on various support systems for assistance. However, studies have shown that social support available for older-adults from these support systems especially in south-east Nigeria is inadequate. This study therefore depicts some cultural activities as a form of social support system for older adults.Item Domestic Violence against Women in Ebonyi State Rural Communities, Southeast, Nigeria(Faculty of Social Science, Enugu State University of Social Science, 2019) Sunday Evaristus, ABONYI; Christian, Igwebuike Ezeh; Chukwujekwu, Charles OnwukaDomestic violence against women in rural communities especially in Sub-Saharan Africa has continued to thrive despite its global condemnation. The study tried to assess the multifarious nature of domestic violence metted against women in Ebonyi State rural communities, Southeast, Nigeria. The multistage sampling techniques were adopted and 360 respondents (females of 18 years and above) formed the sample representative using the questionnaire. Qualitative data were also generated using the Indepth Interview Guide (IDI) with 30 participants that were not part of the questionnaire. Psychoanalytic feminist theory and status expectation theory were adopted as the theoretical framework. Data collected were analyzed using the descriptive statistics; frequency tables and percentages. Study findings revealed that in addition to physical torture/battery, women in Ebonyi state rural communities were subjected to economic neglect, psychological/emotional distress, spiritual abuse, social degradation and others. 30.6% of respondents expressed the widespread socio-cultural belief in the area that women are holistically subordinate and property of the husband as it constitutes an abomination to take a husband to the police for his actions. Consequent to this, chronic injuries or untimely death of mothers and behavioural problems of children which all culminates in marring the pride of family in Africa become inevitable. Nevertheless, the study made some recommendations which if implemented will go a long way in reinventing Nigeria as the stability of a nations starts from the family.Item Drug Intake Among Teenagers in Nigerian Primary and Secondary Schools(Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, 2022) Sunday Evaristus, ABONYI; Abdussalam, ABDULHAMEED; Titilayo Olamide, ARINDE-SIMEON; Chukwujekwu, Charles ONWUKAThe study examined drug intake among teenagers in primary and secondary schools in Nigeria and the challenges posed to school social worker in the processof handling this ugly trend using Ilorin metropolis as a case in point. The study relied purely on primary data (quantitative and qualitative) collected from pupils/students, teachers and other staff attached to both public and privately owned primary and secondary schools in Ilorin metropolis. Findings of the study revealed that the major drugs commonly abused by teenagers include tramadol, methamphetamine, marijuana/cigarette, codeine and others. It was also revealed from the study findings that peer pressure, bad parenting, economic challenges/hardship, unconducive school environment amongst other were the major precipitating factors. The study revealed that the application of social work interventional approaches/techniques and skills (counselling advocacy, teaching, mediation, coordination and others) have been highly relevant in stemming down the wave of this social malice meddling with the future of Nigerian youths. The study recommended the need for every primary and secondary schools to have social workers and a clinical centre established in each school.Item EDUCATING THE GIRL CHILD: A PANACEA FOR POLITICAL MARGINALIZATION OFWOMEN IN NIGERIA(Department of Social Work, 2021) Sunday Evaristus, ABONYI; Onu Jane frances, ChisolumFor many decades now, there have been global clamors on improving the access to education for the girl child as a means of attaining the political equality of men and women. It is argued in certain quarters that if women are denied opportunities for education, not only are their lives shattered, but the future of the society is also stolen. This paper examined the educational opportunities of the girl child in Nigeria which forms the panacea for women political marginalization. Data were collected via secondary sources and analysed using content analysis to ensure that all information was current and related to the study. The study revealed that girl child education in Nigeria creates awareness and interest in politics, increase opportunities for appointments/representation of women in various public institutions and thus eliminate marginalization. It was also revealed that right from the era of colonialism the opportunities had been compromised by some debilitating socio-cultural factors; and religious beliefs, poverty, violence and lack of basic infrastructural facilities in schools amongst others. The study therefore recommended among other things the need for the government at all levels to come up with new policies that will strictly restrict political contest to be a battle of ideas and brain, not of brawns so that intelligent women can favourably engage their male counterparts.Item Effective Communication(Faculty of Social Science, Enugu State University of Social Science, 2020) Chukwujekwu, Charles Onwuka; Gibson, Chunwe Ndubisi; Sunday Evaristus, ABONYIThis study focused on effective communication as a panacea for improved management-employee relationship in Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Enugu State and Paul University Awka, Anambra State. The study adopted survey method. Three research questions guided the study. Functionalism was adopted as the theoretical framework of the study. The population of this research work was drawn from the academic and non academic staff of Caritas and Paul universities. The population is made up of 210 academic and 83 non academic staff of Caritas University and 132 academic and 85 non academic staff of Paul University. The sample size of 148 was determined using Taro Yamane formula. Questionnaire is the major instrument used for data collection and was self-administered. Data collection was analyzed using descriptive statistics like percentages, frequency tables. The hypotheses were tested using chi-square (χ2) statistical inference. The findings of the study show that effective communication is the remedy to effective and improved management-employees relationship in an organization. The researcher recommends that there is need for management to run an all inclusive system where the employees will feel free to contribute their own quota without victimization of any kind. This will go a long way in minimizing misunderstanding and improve management-employee relationship.Item Gerontology and Geriatric Social Work Services(Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, 2021) Sunday Evaristus, ABONYI; Salhu, Tunde SalimanItem INFLUENCE OF RETIREMENT PLANNING ON RETIREMENT SATISFACTION AMONG RETIREES IN ILORIN, KWARA STATE(Faculty of Social Science, University of Ilorin, 2022) Abdussalam, ABDULHAMEED; Sunday Evaristus, ABONYIThis study investigated the influence of retirement planning on retirement satisfaction among retirees in Ilorin, Kwara State. The survey research design was adopted for the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 3 centres for pensioners in Ilorin. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 324 respondents in the selected centres. A standardised retirement inventory scale for financial resources (x=0.81); a self-developed scale on marital satisfaction and health wellbeing scale (x=0.82). Three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significant. The findings showed that there was positive significant relationship between financial resources and retirement satisfaction (r =.405, < 0.05). Also, there was positive significant relationship between marital satisfaction and retirement satisfaction (r =.384, < 0.05). Similarly, there was positive significant relationship between health wellbeing and retirement satisfaction (r =.486, < 0.05). The joint contributions of financial resources, marital satisfaction and health wellbeing was significant F= 42.199 p <.05; the relative contribution of health wellbeing (â=0.331, t =5.008, p<.05), financial resources (â= .226, t =4.244, p<.05) and marital satisfaction (â= .081, t = 1.269 p<.05) with health wellbeing being the most influential factor, followed by financial resources and marital satisfaction. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that retirees and prospective retirees should always intensify efforts to participate in pre-retirement training/seminars aimed at having retirement satisfaction. Pension board or commission should constantly organise periodic workshop, seminars or trainings that will assist in enhancing retirement satisfaction.Item MOTIVATIONAL NEEDS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA(University of Malaysia, 2021) Agubosi, Lydia Akunna; Ayedeeinu, Omowunmi; Fashina, Abiola Yetunde; Sunday Evaristus, ABONYIThe study examined motivational needs of students in Ogun state . Influence of age, gender and class type were examined. Descriptive survey was adopted. Population consisted secondary students in Ogun state. 200 students were sampled. Instrument tagged ‘Motivational Needs of Secondary School Students (MNSSS)’ was used. Reliability coefficient of 0.74 was established. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. Hypotheses were tested at 0.05 alpha. Findings showed that students need motivation to: devote time for study, have good study habit, be creative, etcetera. No significant difference existed in motivational needs based on gender,significant differences existed based on age and class type. It is recommended that prize giving day, conducive atmosphere and various teaching methods be adopted in school.Item Participation of the Older Adults in Community Development Programmes and Projects in Enugu State, Southeast, Nigeria(Department of Sociology, Taraba State University, Jalingo, 2019) Sunday Evaristus, ABONYI; Arinde-Simeon, Titilayo Olamide; Christopher, Ndubisi NgwuDemographic changes have turned a larger number of people surviving into old age in many societies, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In contrast, in their communities' community development programs, these older adults in community development programs and projects in Enugu State, Southeast, Nigeria, against this background.Item Perceived View of Police- Public Cooperation in Combating Child Trafficking in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State(Department of Sociology, Niger Delta University, 2021) 1Titilayo Olamide, Arinde-Simeon; Sunday Evaristus, ABONYITrafficking in persons has become a perennial problem in the contemporary world and also seems to have affected the sustainable development goals of many nations in Sub-Saharan Africa. This modern-day slavery is now a pandemic and a security threat to human existence. The study examined the overall perception of people in Ilorin metropolis of North Central Nigeria on the extent to which public-police cooperation had contributed to combating this heinous crime. The Procedural Justice Theory initiated by Thibaut and Walker in 1975 was used as the theoretical orientation. Equally the study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design with a structured questionnaire and an in-depth interview Guide using 132 respondents (for questionnaire) and 18 participants (for in-depth interview). Data collected were coded and analyzed using descriptive statistics and a chi-square test of significance. While In-depth Interview was transcribed and thematically done. Findings of the study reveal that there was a significant relationship between socioeconomic status and perceived view of people in police-public cooperation in combating child trafficking (x2= 16.69, df = 2, p < 0.05). Also, there was a significant relationship between place of residence and perceived view of people on police-public cooperation in combating child trafficking (x2=22.15, df=2, p<0.05). Findings also reveal that educational attainment is a critical factor that provides the impetus for police-public cooperation in the fight against child trafficking in Ilorin (x= 9.25, df = 2, p < 0.05). In addition, corruption and institutional weaknesses in police organization and government were found to have posed a threat to effective police-public cooperation in the war against child trafficking in Ilorin metropolis. The study, therefore, made some recommendations which include the need for synergy among governmental agencies and stakeholders to provide a better quality of life for Nigerian citizens and total overhauling of the Criminal Justice System. Again, security studies should be incorporated into the curriculum of Nigerian primary and secondary schools and become a general study course in all tertiary institutionsItem PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR RETIREES IN NIGERIA(Department of Social Work, 2021) Sunday Evaristus, ABONYIRetirement is a natural process, which presents a unique challenge to all sectors of the society especially now that the demographic changes of older adults in Africa tend to indicate the inability of most government to design functional healthcare services for the seniors. Based on the above background, this study examined the perceived views of the public in Nigeria on the healthcare services for retirees. Gestalt theory of perception was adopted as the theoretical orientation. In addition, the Multi-stage sampling technique was used to collect data from respondents from the six geopolitical zones of the country clustered into three. Data so collected were analysed and presented in frequency tables and percentages. Findings from the study shows that approximately 90% of respondents were of the view that there is nonchalant attitude of the government on the healthcare services of the retirees in Nigeria. Similarly, 67.5% of respondents affirmed that accessibility of healthcare services of these seniors solely depends on one’s socio-economic stands as the hospital bills are beyond the reach of the downtrodden apart from those enrolled under National Health Insurance scheme (NHIS). The study however proffered some recommendations such as providing special health care centres for the seniors in every local government councils amongst others.Item PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF WOMEN EXCLUSION IN POLITICAL REPRESENTATION AND APPOINTMENTS IN ENUGU STATE(Faculty of Social Science, University of Ilorin, 2021) Sunday Evaristus, ABONYI; Arinde-Simeon, Titilayo OlamideWomen in Nigeria seem to constitute more than fifty percent of the population, yet they are relegated to the background. They seem to have occupied the backseat in the mainstream political process, representation and appointments compared to their male counterparts especially in Enugu state. For a nation to grow and develop, women must be actively involved in governance. This paper examines the public perception of women exclusion in political representation and appointments in Enugu State. Qualitative methods such as interview and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) were employed to gather information from participants of 18 years and above across the three senatorial zones of the state. The liberal Feminist Theory was adopted as the theoretical framework. Data collected were transcribed and analysed thematically. Results show that cultural expectations, religion and socio-economic status(income) have been the causes of women's political timidity in Enugu state. Findings also show that educational level, residence, fear of being initiated into occultic associations, night meetings, use of thuggery in election and others tend to scare women from seeking political appointments or elective positions. The paper however recommends among other things an effective sensitization of women to take more visible roles in politics, building synergy with key political stakeholders and laying more emphasis on women education.Item Self-help Initiatives as a Complementary Strategy for Rural Development in South East Nigeria(Nigerian Sociological Society, 2017) Sunday Evaristus, ABONYI; ONWUKA, Chukwujekwu CharlesSelf help initiative have assumed a formidable or complementary strategy adopted by most countries in Africa (including Nigeria) in the development of it rural communities even before the era of independence. This involves the teaming up or coming together of residents of rural communities using the available resources to attain high socio-economic development.Item Sexual Harassemnt/Rape of Elderly Women by the Young Men in Enugu State, South East Nigeria(The Nigerian Sociological Society, 2016) Sunday Evaristus, ABONYI; Chukwujekwu, Charles OnwukaThe study examined sexual harassment and rape of the elderly women by the young men in Enugu State. A total of 480 respondents (240 for males between the ages of 18-35 years and females between 50 and above) were sampled using questionnaire, oral interview and focus group discussion as instruments.Item SOCIETAL PERCEPTION OF ILLEGAL CHILD ADOPTION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN ENUGU METROPOLIS SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA(Department of Social Work, 2018) Sunday Evaristus, ABONYIIllegal child adoption is one of the contemporary issues that is affecting the Nigerian society. Several studies have been conducted on adoption especially in Nigeria; yet little is known regarding views of the public on illegal adoption especially in Enugu Metropolis, south-east, Nigeria. This study tends to fill this significant gap. Data collection was undertaken through focus group discussion (FGD). The participants for the study were adults who were 18 years and above resident in Enugu Metropolis (N = 60). The collected data were analyzed in themes. The study findings revealed that majority of the participants perceived illegal adoption with disdain; and an unholy act which is similar to human trafficking. However, factors such as economic hardship, lack of knowledge of the legal process of adoption and corruption amongst others are associated with illegal adoption. This study therefore recommended that Nigerian government should create more employment opportunities especially for young ladies and also to harmonize adoption laws that will put some control on the operation of some orphanage homes. Social workers also should take up a public enlightenment programmes to educate the public on legal processes of adoption in Nigeria.Item Socio-Economic Impact of Recession and Youth Unemployment(Faculty of Social Science, Enugu State University of Social Science, 2019) Chukwujekwu, Charles Onwuka; Sunday Evaristus, ABONYIThis paper appraised the socio-economic impact of recession and youth unemployment in Nigeria. The current condition of Nigeria in the recent time calls for urgent attention. The emphasis is on some specific interplay of factors in the process of recession and youth unemployment. Content analysis based on existing literature was applied in examining the impact posed by economic recession and youth unemployment in Nigeria. The study observed that millions of people who graduate from the university every year but could not find a suitable job to earn a living. As such, unemployment has been on the increase irrespective of governments’ efforts to ameliorate the sufferings of the youth which has not yielded much fruit. The study equally observed that life styles of some youths in Nigeria have changed drastically. Most youths now engage themselves in social vices such as armed robbery, kidnapping, impersonation, forgery, internet fraud etc in order to make both ends meet. Finally, the study proffered alternative strategies on how to salvage the socio-economic impact of recession and youth unemployment in Nigeria.Item TERRORISM/INSURGENCY AND THE WELFARE OF THE AFRICAN CHILD: THE CASE OF BOKO HARAM IN NIGERIA(Madonna University, 2017) Sunday Evaristus, ABONYITerrorism/Insurgency and other forms of Militancy or armed conflict have posed a serious threat to the wellbeing of human race especially children in recent time both in Africa and other parts of the world. This study examined the impact of terrorism or Insurgency on the welfare of the African child using the activities of the Boko Haram sect in Nigeria as a reference point. Cross sectional survey research design was employed and data collected using structured questionnaire which was administered to 180 respondents of different occupational ladder in the three states (Benue, Enugu and Edo) of Nigeria which were randomly chosen. The study was anchored on two theories; the multi-factoral theory of social change and Differential opportunity theory. Findings emanating from the study showed that Boko Haram in Nigeria is a product of Norther political elites and sponsorship from foreign terrorist organizations to propagate Islamic religion. Respondents view also revealed that children are the first destabilized victim during insurgency. Finally, some recommendations were made which if implemented will see to the final burial of this cankerworm in Nigeria.