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- ItemSilence the Gun in Africa:(2021) Idris, Ridwan Tosho; Alabi, Salihu HammedAbstract The proliferation of small and light weapons (SALW) in Africa has greatly affected the security and safety of the people, leading to thousands of deaths, the displacement of populations, and economic losses. However, the African Union (AU) has responded to this situation through the initiative of silencing the guns and consolidating peace in Africa. This paper examines the SALW challenges in Africa and the AU's Response. It adopts a qualitative method, relying on secondary sources of data from the available literature, official documents, and press releases on the SALW and AU Framework. The study reveals that to some extent, the AU has recorded some progress in achieving successful conflict resolution and peace agreements in South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and Ethiopia, among others. The establishment of 'Africa Amnesty Month' also demonstrates the commitment to combat SALW in Africa. However, AU still faces some challenges with regard to the implementation of this initiative, such as inadequate financial and human resources, reliance on external support, and lack of political will. The study recommends, among others, that the collaborative mechanism should be put in place among various stakeholders, with unified political commitment to achieve sustainable peace in Africa.
- ItemOPTIMISING WORK EFFICIENCY: EXAMINING MOTIVATIONAL INFLUENCES ON CIVIL SERVANTS’ PERFORMANCE IN KWARA STATE(African Journal of Administration and Governance, 2023-12-01) AbdulRasheed Hamza Bamidele, PhD; Ibrahim Bamidele Hamzat, PhD; Bello Safiyat SaheedFor each organization's management, performance is crucial. In order to strengthen its services and increase its chances of survival and growth, managers can use this information to determine whether their companies are improving, worsening, or stagnating. Nigeria has been attempting to implement several tactics to encourage public personnel to fulfil their legally mandated duties. Nonetheless, the government does not currently possess a more effective or convenient tool to shape the ethical standards of public employees. In light of this, this study evaluates the variables influencing civil servant performance in Nigeria's Kwara State civil service. Consequently, Krejcie and Morgan's sample size determination table was used to determine the overall sample size for the study. A sample size determination table, in a population (Selected MDAs in Kwara State) of onethousand, six hundred and eleven (1611), the appropriate sample size is three hundred and thirteen (313) respondents. A survey design was adopted and data were obtained from both primary and secondary sources. The analysis was done through the Likert scale. The results showed that promotions, job stability, and pay benefits all have an impact on how well Kwara state civil personnel perform. The research concluded that civil servants lacked adequate training, hindering their ability to enhance their effectiveness and also concludes that promotion and salary increments are the major factors that affect the performance of civil servants. Hence, it is recommended that salary and allowances, job security, promotion, and training should be adequately catered for.
- ItemRole of Non-Governmental Organizations in Economic Development of Nigerian Local Government: A Study of Mayo-Belwa Local Government, Adamawa State(2024-12) 1Mohammed Idris Danjuma, 2LAWAL Yusuf Birisan & 3Tawakalitu Bola YusufNon-Governmental Organizations have played commendable roles in the economic, political and social development of Nigeria. It is important to note that poor performance of governments in meeting the socioeconomic quests of its citizens has been identified as one of the reasons behind the proliferation of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the present Millennium. It is against this background that the study assessed the role of Mayo-Belwa Development Association (i.e. a Local NGO) in economic development. The data for the study was collected through interview complemented by secondary sources which was analysed through thematic analysis with the help of tables and charts via excel package of social sciences. The study found out that the selected CBO (Mayo-Belwa Development Association) played positive role towards the community economic development of Mayo-Belwa community. It did not only ensure economic development but socio-economic development of the community and Local Government at large. The study recommended among others the need for community leaders to provide proper support to Mayo-Belwa Development Association. This to a long way will better participation of the beneficiaries and the need for Mayo-Belwa Development Association to be registered with the state government for better support.
- ItemRole of Opposition Parties in Nigerian Democracy: A Comparative Analysis of People’s Democratic Party and Labour Party(Abuja Journal of Administration & Management, 2024-12) 1ALIYU Lukman Olalekan, 2ABDULLAHI Alabi & 3LAWAL Yusuf BirisanOpposition parties have been seen as promoters of good governance, act as watchdogs and serve as alternative governments through fostering political participation and promoting accountability. It is against this background and stated problems that the study assessed the role of opposition parties in Nigerian democracy: A comparative anaysis of People’s Democratic Party and Labour Party. In this study, qualitative research design was used. Face-to-face (FtF) interview was instrument of data collection while secondary method was also adopted to augment the primary data collected. Thematic analysis was carefully employed to give meaning to data generated. The study found that: opposition parties in Nigeria, such as the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party, have played an important role in fostering political participation among citizens and promoting accountability among government officials and institutions. Some of the ways in which they have done so include scrutinizing government policies and actions and providing an alternative voice. Comparing the role played by PDP and LP in Nigerian democracy, especially in terms of fostering accountability and promoting political participation; the study found that as PDP has been criticized for its lack of accountability during its time in power, with allegations of corruption and cronyism. However, it has also played a role in fostering political participation through its engagement with citizens and its role as a dominant party; LP on the other hand has positioned itself as a party of accountability, with a focus on transparency and anti-corruption. It has also sought to foster political participation through its engagement with citizens, particularly young people and workers. The study generally recommends among others the need for transparency and political will on the part of the ruling party and the government will create a level playing field for all political parties to thrive.
- ItemLocal Administration and Rural Development in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State(LOKOJA JOURNAL OF POLITICS, 2024-11) Lawal Yusuf Birisan, Mohammed, Idris Danjuma & AbdulRauf, AmbaliThe creation of local government anywhere in the world stems from the need to facilitate development at the grassroots (mostly rural areas). However, Representation by the local leaders in Baruten Local Government, Kwara State is so poor that a representative strives to make him/herself happy at the detriment of the populace. In the same vein, non-involvement (participation) of the Local people in decision making has been reported to be one of the hindering factors to rural development in Baruten Local Government, Kwara State. It is against these stated problems that the study is out to assess the effects grassroots’ democracy in rural development in Baruten Local Government, Kwara State. The study adopted questionnaire, and interviews to generate primary data necessary for the study. Secondary data was derived from relevant documents to complement the primary data. Quantitative data collected through questionnaire was analyzed both descriptively and inferentially. The inferential statistical tool for the study is multiple regression technique of analysis with the help of (SPSS) version 25.0. On the other hand, the responses of face-to-face interview were thematically analyzed. From the data collected and analyzed, the study found that representativeness of local leaders with 0.606 coefficient has significantly affected rural development in Baruten Local Government; in the same vein, the study found that grassroots’ participation with 0.149 coefficient has significantly affected rural development in Baruten Local Government. However, the significance of this can be judged from the P value represented as “sig”. The study therefore, recommended among others that all efforts must be directed at ensuring that elections continue to be conducted in a free and fair atmosphere in order to boost representative leadership. In respect to grassroots’ participation, more ways should be paved for easy mobilization of the general masses at the grassroots who by their new-found intellectual education and level of awareness are now willing to contribute to the socio-political and economic development of their environment.