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    Minimum Wage Increases and the Welfare of Civil Servants in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: A Comparative Analysis of Lagos and Osun States
    (Gusau International Journal of Management and Social Sciences,, 2025-04-22) AbdulRasheed Hamza Bamidele1, AbdulRauf Ambali & Aliyu Lukman Olalekan
    This study examines the impact of minimum wage increases on civil servants' welfare within the context of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, focusing on Lagos and Osun States. Minimum wage policies play a crucial role in addressing economic inequality and improving living standards, yet their effectiveness in Nigeria faces significant challenges. The study employs both quantitative and qualitative methods, analysing survey data from civil servants to assess the effectiveness of minimum wage policies in addressing welfare issues. A total of 400 questionnaires were distributed, with 347 valid responses returned. Quantitative analysis using descriptive and inferential techniques, alongside thematic analysis of qualitative data, reveals that while minimum wage increments aim to improve living standards, challenges such as budget limitations, inflation, and administrative inefficiencies hinder their implementation. In Osun State, economic constraints, including delayed salary payments, emerged as significant barriers, while in Lagos, higher internally generated revenue enables smoother implementation, though rising living costs erode purchasing power gains. The study concludes that barriers such as inflation, budgetary constraints, and administrative challenges eroded and limit the benefits of minimum wage and recommends regular assessments, strengthened administrative capacity, and complementary welfare programs to enhance its effectiveness.
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    The Impact of Electoral Reforms in Nigeria: A Comparative Analysis of the Outcome of Elections between 1999-2007 and 2011 2015 Eras
    (ProQuest LLC, 2017-01-21) Aliyu, Lukman O.
    As elections are indisputably crucial to democratic system, so also is continuous reform of the electoral process critical to credible elections in fledgling democracies. Following a series of elections conducted in Nigeria that were marred with frauds, violence and irregularities, substantive electoral reforms were carried out in 2010 and 2015 by the Jega led Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In order to establish areas that need to be adequately strengthened by the INEC with a view to improving its operational capacity, and ultimately achieve desirably electoral integrity, assessment of these reforms became imperative. Hence, the study examines the impact of electoral reforms on the outcome of elections in 2011-2015 as compared to the 1999-2007 in Nigeria. Methodologically, primary method of data collection was adopted which was augmented by secondary data. Questionnaires were administered and interviews were conducted with the stakeholders in the electoral process. Descriptive Simple Percentage) and Multiple Regression were used as statistical tools of analysis. The study found that various reforms introduced into the electoral process have positively impacted on the credibility that greeted the 2011-2015 general elections as opposed to the 1999-2007 elections. More importantly, the newly introduced electoral technology (Smart Card Reader) has significantly imbued the Nigerian electoral process with integrity, as it was adjudged to have along with other reforms reduced electoral fraud, violence, and election litigations. Also, these reforms have reposed citizens’ confidence in the electoral process cum competitive politics. Conversely however, findings revealed that electoral reforms have not improved efficient and effective electoral administration in the 2011-2015 general elections despite the fact that these reforms facilitated credible elections. Hence, it is in views of this study that: various reform innovations by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) should be sustained and even improved upon; citizens’ trust in electoral process should be far less betrayed to ensure much needed political participation; while infrastructuralless challenged environment should be created to improve INEC’s efficiency and effectiveness. All these became imperative because free, fair, credible and acceptable elections are incontrovertibly inevitable to desirably viable democracy.
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    An Insight on Nigeria's Role in Political and Economic Development of Africa
    (Journal of Gregory University, 2016-12-01) Aliyu, Lukman O.
    This paper examines Nigeria's role in Political and Economiy development of Africa. The methiodology of the paper is based on the cntent and qualitative analyses. Nigerian foreign policy has been geared towards economic cooperation and develoment; regional intergration; conflict resolution and emancipation of Africa. Along this line, the paper argues that Nigeria has been participating in conflict resolution in countries such as Liberia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, Rwanda, Sieria Leone, Lybia, Somalia and Mali. It has also played a major role in the formation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), African Union (AU).and New partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) that help in regional intergration and economic development. In addition, Nigeria played a role in the restoration of democracy in countries like Sierria Leone and Liberia. Furthermore, the inflow of foreign direct investment has been championed by the role played by Nigeria by attracting foreign investors in the region. The paper conclude that the role played by Nigeria has been guided by the relative strength of its economy. Therefore, there is the need to diversify its economy to enable it play more role in the continent.
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    The Roles of NON-Governmental Organisation in enhancing Health Care Delivery in Nigeria
    (Lapai International Journal Administration, 2023-12-22) Aliyu, O. A
    Provision of affordable and accessible healthcare system has remained the collective responsibility of both state and non-state actors in Nigeria. Despite government giant stride at providing affordable and increase accessibility to healthcare service; many of the Nigerian population are underserved. This is because, healthcare infrastructure and services remain inadequate, leading to health disparities and preventable mortality. However, it appears that the huge potentials of health-related NGOs to provide significant contribution towards improved healthcare system is still been underexploited. This study examines the ways in which non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have overtime contributed to improving healthcare services in Nigeria. Moreso, it unveils strategies, partnerships and impact, on healthcare infrastructure nationwide. Additionally, it delves into specific case studies that highlight how NGOs have positively influenced the healthcare sector. These case studies focus on disease control access to medicines and the reduction of child mortality rates. The research findings emphasize the importance of NGO involvement in improving healthcare access and addressing health disparities. By understanding the roles played by NGOs in Nigerian healthcare system, policymakers and stakeholders should collaborate effectively with these organizations to enhance healthcare access and work towards achieving universal health coverage in the country.
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    Mortgage Finance, Institutional Factors and Housing Development in Nigeria
    (Gusau Journal of Accounting and Finance, 2025-04-30) Lukman Adebayo-Oke Abdulrauf, PhD; Sheriff Akanji Ibrahim, PhD; Yusuf Olamilekan Quadri, PhD