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- ItemCivil society and democratic governance in Nigeria. In Governance and public administration in Africa(Ogun State: Olabisi Onabanjo University Publishing House20, 2025-04-30) Adedibu, A. A., Bamidele, A. H., & Aliyu, O.A.This chapter examines the role of civil society in promoting democratic governance, with a focus on emerging democracies such as Nigeria. Civil society, through its advocacy, lobbying, and grassroots mobilization, plays a critical role in ensuring government accountability, transparency, and the protection of human rights. The chapter highlights the mechanisms of influence employed by civil society organizations (CSOs), such as advocacy and lobbying, and how they work to shape public policies and engage citizens in the political process. It also discusses the challenges faced by civil society, including government repression, financial constraints and shrinking civic spaces, which hinder their ability to function effectively. The chapter further explores the role of international NGOs in supporting local CSOs and promoting democratic principles through electoral support, capacity-building and legal advocacy. The analysis uses a wide variety of secondary sources, such as scholarly research, and international publications. These sources provide robust evidence of the impact of civil society across various democratic contexts. It concludes by analysing the prospects for civil society in emerging democracies, emphasizing the importance of legal reforms, financial sustainability, and the adoption of digital tools to navigate political challenges. • Overall, civil society remains a critical pillar of democracy, and its continued support is essential for fostering stable and inclusive democratic institutions in countries with fragile political landscapes.
- ItemStrengthening Accountability and Transparency in the Nigerian Public Sector Entities: An Approach for Promoting Good Governance(Nigerian Journal of Public Sector Management, Depaertment of Public Administration, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State,, 2024-04-28) Aliyu, O. A., & Lawal, Y. B.Accountability and transparency are fundamental principles in public administration that contribute to good governance. This article explores the strategies and mechanisms that can enhance accountability and transparency in the public sector; this paper also discusses the challenges associated with accountability and transparency, the benefits they bring to public administration, and the best practices for implementation. Drawing on a comprehensive review of existing literature, case studies. The study underscores the importance of robust accountability and transparency mechanisms in promoting good governance and fostering trust between governments and citizens.
- ItemTrends and Causes of the Recurrent Conflicts among Ulama in the Emirate(ASRF JOURNAL, 2024-10-17) Alabi, Salihu HammedIlorin Emirate in the last three decades has been confronted with various forms of conflicts amongst Muslim clerics, which amongst others involve name-calling, counter-arguments, and sometimes litigations. These persistent conflicts thus changed the congenial atmosphere in the Emirate, as the conflicts pose a threat to life and peaceful coexistence, which the city is predominantly known for. The study therefore surveyed trends and predominant causes of conflicts among Ulama (Mulim clerics) in Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State, Nigeria. The study adopted the cross-sectional survey research design, encompassing quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques of data collection. The target population comprised Imams, traditional leaders/ chiefs, Council of Ulama, security Operatives (Police and State Security Service), and leaders and members of Islamic organisations, socio-political groups within Ilorin Emirate, while a multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 840 research subjects. Additionally, 10 KII participants and 10 FGD groups were selected through the purposive and convenience non-probability sampling techniques. Quantitative data were collected through a pre-test (reliability index of .80) and administered questionnaire, while Focused Group Discussion (FGD) and key Informant Interview (KII) guides were used to collect relevant qualitative data for the study. Quantitative data collected were analysed using percentage, mean (M) and ranking order, while content analysis and thematic analysis were used to analyse the qualitative data. The findings of the study revealed that: conflict often occurs between Ulama in Ilorin Emirate (39.3%), the last time Ulama in Ilorin Emirate disagreed among themselves was between 6 months to one year (45.0%), while the level of conflict among Ulama in Ilorin Emirate was high in the last 10 years (51.0%). The study also found that, the predominant causes of conflicts between Ulama were political gain (75.8%), syncretism (74.0%), doctrinal differences (73.7%), lack of research on the part of Ulama (72.5%), and method of Da’awah adopted by Salafi clerics (72.0%). The study concluded that, even though high level of conflict exists among Ulama in the last 10 years in Ilorin Emirate, political gain and syncretism were the predominant causes. It was therefore recommended, among others, government should convene an Ad-Hoc ‘State Summit on Islamic Matters’ comprising of major stakeholders (i.e. leaders of Islamic groups/sects/groups) as well as state representatives with the primary mandate of developing a State Policy/Strategy on Religion and Conflict (SPSRIC). Keywords: Causes, Conflicts, Ilorin Emirate, Trends, Ulama
- ItemStrengthening Accountability and Transparency in the Nigerian Public Sector Entities: An Approach for Promoting Good Governance(Department of Public Administration, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, 2024) Aliyu, O. A., & Lawal, Y. BAccountability and transparency are fundamental principles in public administration that contribute to good governance. This article explores the strategies and mechanisms that can enhance accountability and transparency in the public sector; this paper also discusses the challenges associated with accountability and transparency, the benefits they bring to public administration, and the best practices for implementation. Drawing on a comprehensive review of existing literature, case studies. The study underscores the importance of robust accountability and transparency mechanisms in promoting good governance and fostering trust between governments and citizens.
- ItemEXPLORING WORK-LIFE BALANCE AS A STRATEGY FOR IMPROVING JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG SELECTED ACADEMIC STAFF OF KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE(Journal of the Management Sciences, 2024-12) Ashiru, Olayemi Aliyu1 Lawal, Yusuf Birisan2Work-life balance as a broad and complex phenomenon has continued to attract global attention because of its influence on workers' productivity. Despite the growing recognition and inherent benefits of work-life balance in enhancing job performance in an organisation, exploring it remains a persistent challenge, particularly for academic staff in higher education institutions. That is, most teaching staff in the institution have continued to pay less attention to work-life balance. The increasing demands of academic work, coupled with personal life responsibilities, have made achieving an optimal balance a significant concern for academics. This study ascertains the influence of Work-Life Balance (WLB) as a strategy on job satisfaction at Kwara State University, and examines the influence of Work-Life Balance (WLB) as a strategy on employees’ well-being in Kwara State University. The study adopted a cross-sectional approach and relied heavily on qualitative research design. Purposive sampling techniques were used to select two senior and two junior staff members from the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences for interview responses. The data from the interviewees are thematically analysed. The study found that work-life balance is crucial to enhance job satisfaction and improving academic delivery at the University. Beyond that, it is also found that work-life balance greatly influences employees’ social life and well-being. The study recommends that the university introduce flexible work arrangements, such as remote work options (for some categories of staff) and adjustable teaching schedules, to help academic staff balance their professional and personal responsibilities. Additionally, implementing work-life integration initiatives, including family-friendly policies, childcare support, and wellness programs, can address employees' diverse needs and foster a supportive work environment.