2022 Archive
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Title: GLEAMS OF OPUAMA HISTORY AN EXAMINATION OF SOME ASPECTS OF HER SOCIAL CULTURE.pdf Author: Steve Ibuomo Larry PhD. Abstract: Abstract This paper is aimed at examining some aspects of the social culture of Opuama people. Opuama is a kingdom in Bomo Clan, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, founded by Opu. To serve as a guide to the reader(s), the work provides an overview of the origin, migration, and settlement of the kingdom. In examining aspects of the social culture of the people, the work discusses their religious world view, marriage, burial rites, festivals, and recreational activities to demonstrate that Opuama Kingdom has been active and dynamic. The study revealed that, prior to the advent of Christianity; the Opuama people believed in the Supreme Being (God) but also worshipped a variety of gods/deities chief among them being Ikine. It was further revealed that, like other Ijo communities, Opuama people also observed traditional marriage rights before their daughters were given out in marriage. One very important finding of this study is the way the Opuama burial their dead. It was revealed that both witches and wizards and those declared free from all forms of diabolism were buried on the day of their death, the only difference been the number of days’ wake keeps are observed for them after the burial. In addition, the study reveals that the people celebrate the Opuama Day Festival and undertake certain recreational activities chief among them being wrestling. This work adopts historical methods and utilizes both primary and secondary sources for the realization of the study. View |
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Title: INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT AND CONFLICT IN EGI COMMUNITIES OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA.pdf Author: Chizor Wisdom Dike Abstract: Abstract The acquisition of land for socio-economic development by oil/gas multi-nationals in the Niger Delta has resulted in massive displacement of rural communities from their tradition means of livelihood. Moreso, forceful acquisition of land for oil/gas exploration and production activities has generated internal and external conflicts within the host communities leading to serious grievances and conflicts. This paper examines the impacts of involuntary resettlement of private and communal land in Egi communities and the associated conflicts which result from such displacements. Aware of the need to manage the needs and rights of communities and oil companies in oil producing areas, the paper recommends a proper resettlement plan to avoid conflicts and crises which result from involuntary resettlement. View |
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Title: SOCIAL CAPITAL AS A DETERMINATE IN EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING.pdf Author: Tupele-Ebi Enai Oyadonghan PhD Abstract: Abstract This study is titled “social capital as a determinant of effective teaching and learning process” was develop to identify the relevance of social capital in the application and use of the principles of teaching in the teaching learning process in the school systems. The existence of criminality among students and the school environment is a cause of concern to the Nigerian society. The researcher tries to identify the importance of building social capital into most of the principles of the teaching learning process to develop love and care among teachers and students in the school system. The study recommended that a good social capital development by means of seminars should be established by school leaders and managers, and social capital and moral values should be introduced as a subject in the SS III school curriculum and as a general studies course for all students in the faculty of education in Nigerian universities and all colleges of education. Key Words: Social Capital, Teaching, Learning, Process and Education View |
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Title: AN ANALYSIS OF THE MENACE OF KIDNAPPING IN NIGERIA THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DISCOURSE.pdf Author: Emmanuel Ugochukwu Nwakanma Abstract: Abstract Kidnapping in its modern form in Nigeria has been traced to 2006 when the kidnapping expatriates in the oil producing Niger Delta started, and since then till now, the perpetrators have been modifying their means of operation as it has been manifesting in different forms and spaces. Between 2020 and 2022, the Fulani-Herdsmen/Farmers conflict in Nigeria has heightened and gotten complicated with kidnapping as one of its manifestations. In the Isuikwuato, Abia state, South East of Nigeria, kidnapping has crippled economic and social life in the local government and citizen’s move with fear of the unknown. This study therefore explored the relationship between the Fulani-Herdsmen/Farmers conflict and kidnapping, the impact of economic status on kidnapping and the effect of societal values on the kidnappers’ behavior. Using a descriptive survey, the study employed a multistage sampling method to draw 362 samples from the total population of Isuikwuato LGA. Primary data was collected with the use of questionnaire, and subjected to descriptive analysis using means and standard deviation to describe data around the objectives of study, while the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used in testing the three research hypotheses. The study’s findings show a significant relationship between the Fulani-Herdsmen/Farmers conflict and kidnapping; a significant impact of economic status on kidnapping; and a significant relationship but negative effect of societal values on the kidnappers’ behavior. Therefore the study concludes that crime in general and kidnapping as we see it in Nigeria and Isuikwuato in particular, did not start and will not end with solving the Fulani-Herdsmen/Farmers conflict, but with a wholesome look at the socio-economic situation of the country. View |
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Title: ERADICATION OF CHILD ABUSE IN NIGERIA THE ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE.pdf Author: Daniel Uranta, Dsw. PhD & S.N. Ordu PhD Abstract: Abstract This work was executed to proffer solutions to myriads challenges confronting child abuse in Nigeria for possible remedy. The research highlighted the problems faced by Nigeria child which have remained intractable in Nigeria community. The research enumerated the obvious causative factors to this occurrence; and designed Educational and Social Work gadgets system revanging menace in the society. Keywords: child abuse, labour, educational institution and social work gadgets. View |