Browsing by Author "Raji Shittu"

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    Challenges of Implementing the Federal Character Principles for National Unity in Nigeria
    (Academic Journal of Business of Social Sciences (AJoBSS), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Melaka, Malaysia., 2020) AbdulRasheed Hamza Bamidele; Raji Shittu; Amin Amin
    The federal character principle was adopted in Nigeria to promote unity in diversity and ensure equitable development in all the geo-political zones of the country within the range of socio-political and economic equity. However, the implementation of the federal character policies, especially at the federal level of governance has been criticized for favoring the Northern part of Nigeria against the other parts of the country. The objective of this paper was to examine the implications of the federal character principle for socio-economy equity and political stability in Nigeria. Findings from the study, which relied on secondary sources as its method of inquiry, were that the federal character principle was designed to create fairness, justice, and equity among different geo-political zones in Nigeria and reduce the fear of sectional domination. The policy has enthroned some measure of fairness, justice, and equity in public policies in Nigeria, including those related to employment opportunities, promotion in public service, geographical representation, and quota admission policies in federal educational higher institutions. However, the federal character policy is still bedeviled by nepotism and sectional interest in Nigeria.
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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.