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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 (GIJMSS), Federal University Gusau., 2025-06-21) AbdulRasheed Hamza Bamidele; 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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    Civil 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.
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    Strengthening 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.
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    Trends and Causes of the Recurrent Conflicts among Ulama in the Emirate
    (ASRF JOURNAL, 2024-10-17) Alabi, Salihu Hammed
    Ilorin 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
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    Strengthening 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. 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.