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    EXPLORING HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE MITIGATION, ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE IN NIGERIA
    (Conference Proceedings, 1st International Conference of Management and Social Sciences, 2024-11-18) Ashiru Olayemi ALIYU*1, Yusuf Birisan LAWAL2 , Moshood Olayinka SALAHU
    Climate change has significantly threatened global populations, disproportionately impacting developing nations like Nigeria. Despite global awareness, policies and actions to reduce emissions and mitigate climate impact are often insufficient. Human activities in both developed and developing nations, such as greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and unsustainable resource use, drive climate change. This has led to rising global temperatures, frequent extreme weather events, and ecosystem disruptions. In Nigeria, vulnerable communities face severe consequences, including food insecurity, health challenges, and economic instability due to limited adaptation capacities. This study investigates how economic factors affect climate mitigation and adaptation in Nigeria and examines the role of stakeholders in enhancing resilience to climate challenges. Using a qualitative approach and secondary data, the analysis reveals those socioeconomic constraints, like poverty and limited climate awareness, hinder adaptation efforts. Stakeholders, including community and religious leaders and civil society organizations, remain underutilized in promoting sustainable environments. The study recommends that the government develop actionable poverty reduction initiatives and climate awareness programs. Furthermore, involving stakeholders in environmental sustainability efforts is crucial for resilience and adaptive capacity in Nigeria's vulnerable communities.
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    Restructuring the Nigerian Federation: Challenges and Prospects.
    (The Abuja Management Review (AMR), 2025-07-23) ALIYU Lukman Olalekan LAWAL Yusuf Brisan & ARABA Akeem Ayanda
    The manifest of diversity and the need to have a strong economic system that would foster desirable development necessitated the adoption of federal institutional framework in Nigeria. This structural technique of governance has been a subject of questioning in respect of its workability and self-sustenance. The call for restructuring the Nigerian Federation has gained significant momentum in recent years. This study desired to examine the distinct bases for continuous clamouring for restructuring of the Nigerian Federation and touch-light the prospects of Nigerian state as a federal political system. Guided with the principle of qualitative research, this study found that there is lack of common understanding and belief in ‘federal framework’ among various ethnic groups that made up the country. This missing orientation driven by: unequal power-sharing formula that failed to deliver adequate result, feelings of marginalization by some regions, failure to manage revenue allocation processes for the betterment of the country, significant multi-ethnic population which makes it vulnerable to secession threats, unclearly defined the roles and responsibilities of the state government which generates unhealthy competition and conflict. This study discovered that there is a prospect in Nigerian federal system. That is the system is capable of being rejuvenated through effective decentralization. This study recommends that, Political leadership should summon courage and make needful scarify (reconfigure the system and decentralize power) while caution must be exercised in the course of restructuring, because an extremely weak central with super constituent units is vulnerable to instability.
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    Restructuring the Nigerian Federation: Challenges and Prospects.
    (The Abuja Management Review (AMR), 2025-10) ALIYU Lukman Olalekan1 LAWAL Yusuf Brisan2 & ARABA Akeem Ayanda (PhD)3
    The manifest of diversity and the need to have a strong economic system that would foster desirable development necessitated the adoption of federal institutional framework in Nigeria. This structural technique of governance has been a subject of questioning in respect of its workability and self-sustenance. The call for restructuring the Nigerian Federation has gained significant momentum in recent years. This study desired to examine the distinct bases for continuous clamouring for restructuring of the Nigerian Federation and touch-light the prospects of Nigerian state as a federal political system. Guided with the principle of qualitative research, this study found that there is lack of common understanding and belief in ‘federal framework’ among various ethnic groups that made up the country. This missing orientation driven by: unequal power-sharing formula that failed to deliver adequate result, feelings of marginalization by some regions, failure to manage revenue allocation processes for the betterment of the country, significant multi-ethnic population which makes it vulnerable to secession threats, unclearly defined the roles and responsibilities of the state government which generates unhealthy competition and conflict. This study discovered that there is a prospect in Nigerian federal system. That is the system is capable of being rejuvenated through effective decentralization. This study recommends that, Political leadership should summon courage and make needful scarify (reconfigure the system and decentralize power) while caution must be exercised in the course of restructuring, because an extremely weak central with super constituent units is vulnerable to instability.
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    Exploring the Impact of Political Factors on Climate Policy and Action in Nigeria
    (Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Kwara State University Malete, 2024-11-18) Mohammed Idris Danjuma, Aliyu Lukman O. and Ahmed L. Ibrahim
    Climate change is a global phenomenon that is threatening the life of people in both the developed and developing countries. Several initiatives were developed at the national, regional as well as international levels to address the impact of climate change on the people. Indeed, it is a curious paradox that, as measures are taken so climate change is gaining momentum. Arguably, Nigeria is not immune from the impact of climate change while different policies and actions have been taken with little and depressive results. It is on this account that this study inquired into the impact of political factor on climate policy in Nigeria. 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: corruptions among the political office holders and a weak institutional capacity have constrained the successful implementation of climate policy in Nigeria. The study recommends that: accountability mechanism should be energized in climate policy implementation. Also, the concerned agencies on climate policy implementation should be institutionalized. There should be a strong political will on the part of government at all levels to address climate change challenges. Hence, collective efforts must be geared towards combating climate change so that the world would be desirably habitable.
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    WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIAN POLITICS: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS TO NIGERIAN DEMOCRACY
    (International Journal of Humanity Studies, 2023-03-28) Rashida Adamu Oyoru
    The study examined the extent that Nigerian women contributed to political participation in the country and also the factors that hinder them from participating fully. The issue of women in politics has dominated the political debate since Nigeria gained its independence. Nigerian women have not received the kind of representation that is required to enable them to influence the political space like their male counterparts as this makes it difficult for women to be part of the decision-making process. The study adopted Liberal feminism theory to explain gradual improvements through advocating for equal rights for all, and legislation and policies that promote equality. The study adopted content analysis and the study relied on secondary sources of data. The study revealed that several impediments have been identified that limit the participation of women in politics. These barriers are cultural, economic, and legal amongst others that have affected the participation of women in politics. The study concluded that even though women may function at the greatest levels in both the public and private realms, a vicious loop of barriers frequently hinders their ability to lead. The success of these individuals as leaders has been significantly hampered by both internal and external obstacles, including societal and cultural prejudices, patriarchy, the challenge of juggling parental and professional commitments, and a lack of networking. The study recommended that to gain the necessary leadership qualities, women should choose to pursue positions of leadership in both the public and private sectors and should educate themselves to the highest levels. To reduce illiteracy and prepare female students for future leadership duties, parents, especially those in rural areas, should be urged to enroll their female children in school. The study also recommended that the current women empowerment policy be reviewed to reflect the actual situation and that government should also establish a network of women leaders so that women can share their leadership successes and challenges to inspire other women who aspire to be leaders.