Browsing by Author "Alabi Abdullahi"

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    ASSESSMENT OF AMNESTY POLICY IN NIGERIA UNDER PRESIDENT UMAR MUSA YARADUA'S ADMINISTRATION
    (2017-04-18) Alabi Abdullahi
    An amnesty deal in Niger Delta offered during Yar'adua administration was aimed at reducing the state of lingering unrest in the oil rich region. The region is indeed the cash cow of the nation where the chunk of revenue is realized. The incessant neglect over the years of the oil rich communities by the federal government has spurred agitation for resource control. The study assesses the effectiveness of the policy in relation to the policy thrust. It adopts secondary source of data through the use of textbooks, journals, internet among others. The paper infers that, the policy had failed to achieve it objectives since the restiveness among Niger Delta Youths remain unabated. The study concludes that the government must be proactive and strengthen the enforcement institutions to be able to live up to expectation.
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    Assessment of factors affecting the Performance of Civil Servants in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (University of Maiduguri, 2014-03-17) Ameen Abdulateef; Ifatimehin Olayemi Olufemi; Alabi Abdullahi
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    Challenges of Revenue Generation in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria: Implications for Community Development
    (Social and Management Research Journal, 2020) Amin Amin; Raji Shittu; Abdulrauf Ambal; Alabi Abdullahi
    The Asa local government area of Kwara State, Nigeria, is largely challenged by dwindling revenue generation leading to sustained budget deficits and paucity of funds for sustainable development of the area. This paper examined the income generation capacity of the local government and its implications for community development. The study used both primary and secondary data research methodology, which were interpreted and analysed. Findings from the study were that Asa local government generates insufficient revenues from both internal and external sources due to weak federal allocation and irregular remittance of its statutory financial allocation from the state joint account. The capacity of the local government to generate sufficient internal revenue is also challenged by poor tax collection capacity and enforcement policy and embezzlement of a large chunks of internally generated revenue by local government officials. The low revenue generation has reduced the construction of feeder road and community markets, and reduced drug supplies to the local government dispensary. The Social and Management Research Journal study concluded that Asa local government lacks adequate capacity to generate the required revenue for community development and r e c o m m e n d e d b e t t e r t r a i n i n g f o r t h e r e v e n u e c o l l e c t o r s , i m p r o v e d p o l i t i c a l a n d f i n a n c i a l autonomy for local governments and proper utilisation of revenue generated to improve community development in As a local government
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    Challenges of Revenue Generation in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria: Implications for Community Development
    (Social and Management Research Journal, 2020-09-01) Amin Amin; Raji Shittu; Abdulrauf Ambali; Alabi Abdullahi
    The Asa local government area of Kwara State, Nigeria, is largely challenged by dwindling revenue generation leading to sustained budget deficits and paucity of funds for sustainable development of the area. This paper examined the income generation capacity of the local government and its implications for community development. The study used both primary and secondary data research methodology, which were interpreted and analysed. Findings from the study were that Asa local government generates insufficient revenues from both internal and external sources due to weak federal allocation and irregular remittance of its statutory financial allocation from the state joint account. The capacity of the local government to generate sufficient internal revenue is also challenged by poor tax collection capacity and enforcement policy and embezzlement of a large chunks of internally generated revenue by local government officials. The low revenue generation has reduced the construction of feeder road and community markets, and reduced drug supplies to the local government dispensary. Thestudy concluded that Asa local government lacks adequate capacity to generate the required revenue for community development and r e c o m m e n d e d b e t t e r t r a i n i n g f o r t h e r e v e n u e c o l l e c t o r s , i m p r o v e d p o l i t i c a l a n d f i n a n c i a l autonomy for local governments and proper utilisation of revenue generated to improve community development in As a local government.
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    Challenges of Revenue Generation in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria: Implications for Community Development
    (Social and Management Research Journal, UiTM, Malaysia, 2020) Amin Amin; Raji Shittu; Abdulrauf Ambali; Alabi Abdullahi; Abdulrasheed Hamza Bamidele
    The Asa local government area of Kwara State, Nigeria, is largely challenged by dwindling revenue generation leading to sustained budget deficits and a paucity of funds for sustainable development of the area. This paper examined the income generation capacity of the local government and its implications for community development. The study used both primary and secondary data research methodology, which was interpreted and analysed. The findings from the study were that Asa local government generates insufficient revenues from both internal and external sources due to weak federal allocation and irregular remittance of its statutory financial allocation from the state joint account. The capacity of the local government to generate sufficient internal revenue is also challenged by poor tax collection capacity and enforcement policy and embezzlement of large chunks of internally generated revenue by local government officials. The low revenue generation has reduced the construction of feeder roads and community markets, and reduced drug supplies to the local government dispensary. The study concluded that Asa local government lacks adequate capacity to generate the required revenue for community development and recommended better training for the revenue collectors, improved political and financial autonomy for local governments and proper utilisation of revenue generated to improve community development in As a local government.
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    DEMOCRACY AND POLITICS OF GODFATHERISM IN NIGERIA: THE EFFECTS AND WAY FORWARD
    (International Journal of Politics and Good Governance, 2013-12-24) Alabi Abdullahi; Sakariyau, Rauf Tunde
    Political godfatherism is one of the factors that embedded democratic setting in Nigeria since first republic. In view of this, this research work is primarily designed to examine democracy and politics of godfatherism in Nigeria with emphasis on its effects and way forward. The study adopts primary and secondary data to analyze some critical issues, like political violence, vote buying, disenfranchisement and some other political and socio-cultural factors that embedded democratic setting in Nigeria since 1999 till current political dispensation engaged by godfathers and godsons. The study further explores the relationship between godfathers and godsons with a particular attention to who become the next strongmen in the area of politics and who retains the status quo. This study examines some key concepts, such as democracy, political violence and political godfatherism. Finally, the study concludes with recommendations in order to ensure good governance and political stability in Nigeria.
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    POVERTY AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN CYBERCRIME IN NIGERIA: AN OVERVIEW OF ITS EFFECT ON NATIONAL SECURITY
    (Gomba Journal of Administration and Management (GJAM), 2023) Alabi Abdullahi; AbdulRasheed Hamza Bamidele; AbdulRazaq Bashir Oladimeji
    The number of internet users grows along with the number of cybercriminals, who appear to be transferring traditional stealing to the digital arena. Computer crime in Nigeria has evolved into a perplexing, if not the most difficult crime, with a projected financial loss of N250 billion ($649 million) in 2017 and N288 billion ($800 million) in 2018 in Nigeria, both young and old adults commit cybercrime; nonetheless, younger engagement, especially among those in higher education, is frequently linked to high levels of poverty, unemployment, insufficient cybercrime rules, and diminished social impact. This paper explores the relationship between poverty and youth engagement in cybercrime in Nigeria. Due to the nature of the investigation, secondary data and qualitative analysis methods were used. The results showed that teenage involvement in cybercrime is influenced by poverty and a lack of necessities of life. Also, it was found that youth involvement in cybercrime is significantly influenced by jobless and peer influences. The study suggests that the Nigerian government at various levels should provide basic facilities, enhance its cybercrime laws and policies, and retrain its social agents.
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    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM: AN IMPETUS FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA
    (MALAYSIAN MANAGEMENT JOURNAL. UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA, 2024-07-31) Amin Amin; AbdulRasheed Hamza Bamidele; Alabi Abdullahi
    Over the last decade, the Nigerian government has undertaken a wide ranging policy, institutional, and legal initiatives to enhance the country’s public service delivery. Despite these efforts, the nation has grappled with a myriad of issues that still undermine good governance and political security. These challenges include weak institutional capacity, corruption, poor leadership, inadequate public service delivery, political instability, limited resources, poor infrastructure, and a shortage of skilled human resources. This paper examines the strategies and mechanisms employed by public administrators in Nigeria to enhance good governance and political security, analyses the impact of effective public administration on political stability and security and identifies the challenges affecting the implementation of good governance principles through public administration in Nigeria. The study has adopted the New Public Management Theory proposed by Hood in 1991 and relied on secondary data. Findings from the study shows that Nigerian public administration has undergone a series of reforms to enhance good governance and political security through various strategies and mechanisms such as capacity building, international cooperation, and ethical conduct. The study also reveals that corruption and lack of accountability, bureaucratic bottlenecks and insufficient capacity among others have been identified as challenges of the implementation of good governance principles in Nigeria. The paper recommends that the encouragement and promotion of transparency and accountability be given top priority; citizen participation should also be encouraged in the planning and decision-making process; empowering local governments through the allocation of adequate resources to foster political security. The paper also recommends the establishment of a proper recruitment base to promote professionalism and meritocracy in the public service.
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    Security challenges in Nigeria and its effect on Nigeria`s foreign image. The Muhammadu Buhari administration
    (Nnamdi Azikiwe University & ZARSMI Publishing, 2023-11-07) Alabi Abdullahi; Lambe Emmanuel O.; Lambe Emmanuel O.
    The peace and prosperity of a state lie on so many factors ranging from international relationships, intra-relationship between and amongst its citizen, security, the judicious and economical management of scarce resources by the government along with the harmonious advancement in the various sectors of the nation. The level of insecurity in the country is fast rising and alarming. There are several security challenges which cut across the nooks and crannies of the country. The rate of violent crimes such as kidnapping, insurgency, terrorism, armed robbery and banditry, suicide bombing, religious killing ethnic clashes, politically motivated killing and other forms of criminal activities in the country is becoming increasingly regular occurrence that characterised life in the nation. The effect of these security challenges cannot be overemphasised as it effect cut across various sectors of the country which also transcends into the external image of the country. One of its effect which includes scaring away of foreign investors. This paper examine the effect of security challenges on the external image of the country. More, uses the constructivist theory to explain the relationship between the foreign image and security. The paper more so, identified various reasons to be the cause of insecurity in Nigeria ranging from the porous border of the country ethno religious crisis, mismanagement of scarce resources and recommend conscious efforts in tackling grassroots threats before they become national disasters. The paper sourced its material from various secondary materi1als.
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    Strategies of Environmental Protection Policies on Sustainable Waste Management Systems in Kwara and Oyo States, Nigeria
    (Journal of Administrative Science, 2024-04-30) Amin Amin; Alabi Abdullahi; AbdulRasheed Hamza Bamidele
    The paper examined the strategies of environmental protection policies on sustainable waste management in Kwara and Oyo states in Nigeria. The study adopted Marxian Political Ecology theory. The population of this study was 11,170,478 while the sample size was 400. Out of 400 questionnaires distributed, 363 were correctly filled, retrieved and analyzed. Both primary and secondary data. SPSS version 21 was used to analyze the collected data for easy analysis. Despite growing concerns about the adverse environmental impacts of improper waste management practices, many regions and communities continue to struggle with inadequate strategies for waste disposal and recycling. It is presumably observed that there is a lack of effective strategies for the implementation of environmental protection towards sustainable waste management in Kwara and Oyo States. The study's conclusions showed that most respondents in the states of Kwara and Oyo concurred that the state has environmental conservation awareness campaigns and education initiatives. Additionally, the majority in both states concurred that the state government and NGOs collaborate on joint activities and that the dumpsite is approved. The report suggests that the governments of Kwara and Oyo states develop recycling and treatment facilities as well as more dumpsites. Priority should be given to environmentalists during the hiring, placement, and selection processes. Both States should implement landfills rather than just dumpsites, and Kwara State in particular should have an atmosphere that is supportive of private waste collectors.
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    Strategies of Environmental Protection Policies on Sustainable Waste Management Systems in Kwara and Oyo States, Nigeria
    (Journal of Administrative Science, 2024-06-11) Amin Amin; Alabi Abdullahi; AbdulRasheed Hamza Bamidele
    The paper examined the strategies of environmental protection policies on sustainable waste management in Kwara and Oyo states in Nigeria. The study adopted Marxian Political Ecology theory. The population of this study was 11,170,478 while the sample size was 400. Out of 400 questionnaires distributed, 363 were correctly filled, retrieved and analyzed. Both primary and secondary data. SPSS version 21 was used to analyze the collected data for easy analysis. Despite growing concerns about the adverse environmental impacts of improper waste management practices, many regions and communities continue to struggle with inadequate strategies for waste disposal and recycling. It is presumably observed that there is a lack of effective strategies for the implementation of environmental protection towards sustainable waste management in Kwara and Oyo States. The study's conclusions showed that most respondents in the states of Kwara and Oyo concurred that the state has environmental conservation awareness campaigns and education initiatives. Additionally, the majority in both states concurred that the state government and NGOs collaborate on joint activities and that the dumpsite is approved. The report suggests that the governments of Kwara and Oyo states develop recycling and treatment facilities as well as more dumpsites. Priority should be given to environmentalists during the hiring, placement, and selection processes. Both States should implement landfills rather than just dumpsites, and Kwara State in particular should have an atmosphere that is supportive of private waste collectors.