An Assessment of Independent Sharī'a Panel (ISP) and Its Roles in Resolving Marital Conflicts in Osun State of Nigeria

Every relationship, including marriage, is prone to conflict. There have been many solutions offered in dealing with this problem. The Independent Sharī’a Panel (ISP) in Osun State, Nigeria, is a panel that plays a role in resolving marital conflicts in Osun State. This article aims at describing the family conflict resolution program in Osun State. This article is a result of the study employing both quantitative and qualitative methods. The data gathered were from the field involving the interviews. This article reveals that marital conflict in Osun State is rampant and tends to increase yearly. This study also identified that the Independent Sharī’a Panel has served as a credible alternative mechanism, resulting in the resolution of many marital conflicts in this state. This research recommends that the Independent Sharīʿa Panel initiates a strong orientation program for young people on successful marriages, the consequences of marital discord, and how to resolve the issues

An Assessment of Independent Sharī'a Panel (ISP) and Its Roles in Resolving Marital Conflicts in Osun State of Nigeria

Every relationship, including marriage, is prone to conflict. There have been many solutions offered in dealing with this problem. The Independent Sharī’a Panel (ISP) in Osun State, Nigeria, is a panel that plays a role in resolving marital conflicts in Osun State. This article aims at describing the family conflict resolution program in Osun State. This article is a result of the study employing both quantitative and qualitative methods. The data gathered were from the field involving the interviews. This article reveals that marital conflict in Osun State is rampant and tends to increase yearly. This study also identified that the Independent Sharī’a Panel has served as a credible alternative mechanism, resulting in the resolution of many marital conflicts in this state. This research recommends that the Independent Sharīʿa Panel initiates a strong orientation program for young people on successful marriages, the consequences of marital discord, and how to resolve the issues

Motivations for Engaging in Radio Phone-in Programmes Among Radio Users in Osogbo

This study examined motivations for engaging in Osun state radio phone in programmes among radio users in Southwest Nigeria. The thrust of the study is to bridge the gap in knowledge by examining motivations for participation in phone-in programmes on Osun state radio and investigate any variations in the radio listeners’ participation in phone-in programmes on Osun state radio in terms of age. To achieve this and in line with the Uses and Gratification Theory upon which the study is premised, Survey and in-depth interview methods were used with a sample size of 384 respondents which were selected randomly for the survey while 5 presenters of the selected phone-in programmes were interviewed and analysed. The findings indicated among other things that the majority of the respondents often participate in phone-in programmes on Osun state radio when the topic of discussion interest them; due to programmes’ format, when a favourite presenter was anchoring. Keywords: Motivations, Phone-ins, Radio, Users DOI: 10.7176/NMMC/81-05 Publication date:June 30th 201

Carving an administrative model for uniosun: a needed reform

Objective: The aims and objective of University Education are well documented in the National Policy on Education and the vision and mission of Osun State University well spelt out in the Law establishing the University. The contributions of all stakeholders-the Academic and Non-Teaching Staff;Students, Parents and the community, to the pursuit of the aims and objectives of University education and the objective of setting up Osun State University would facilitate the realization of these aims and objective. The study examined the methods of reforming and modifying college administration in Osun State University for improved productivity.Methods: The structure and the design of the university administration system have made assigning responsibilities an easy task. The task, if well carried out by all stakeholders , will pave the way for the realization of the educational goals and objectives in Osun State University. The study therefore discusses the methods to be employed by all the stakeholders in carrying out the tasks to make the system more efficient and effective in the discharge of responsibilities.Conclusion: The pursuit of academic excellence may be more rewarding if the administrative structure is reformed and responsibilities redefined to enable all stakeholders take on their responsibilities for improved productivity in Osun State University. The pursuit of academic excellence is therefore the responsibility of all stakeholders in college administration.Keywords: Administration, college, refor

POPULATION DISTRIBUTION AND DIVERSITY OF Pycnanthus angolensis IN RAINFOREST SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA

Population distributionof Pycnanthus. angolensis was carried out in two locations of three States (Osun, Ekiti and Oyo) due to abundance and availability using direct enumeration. A total of 58 stands of plant viz Osun state 58.93%, Ekiti State 28.57% and Oyo State 12.50% were assessed. Variation occurred  within each State (Osun State: Ila 32.35% >20.59% Olooyo and Mojapa, Gbongan 17.65%, Ile Ogbo 5.88%  and least in Ajaba (2.94%). In Ekiti State, Osan 43.75% > Otun 31.25%.  > 25% Ayetoro Ekiti. In Oyo State, Adewumi, 28.57% > 14.29 %> Idito, Erumu, Sapara (U.I), Mosque (U.I) and Amina (U.I), 39 juvenile and 19 mature trees (flowering and fruiting) varied in ratios 30:6 Osun State, 9:7 Ekiti State and 0:6 Oyo state respectively.  Osun State had the highest number of juvenile trees (30), 9 in Ekiti State and zero juvenile in Oyo state.  Ekiti State had the highest number of mature tree 7> Oyo and Osun (6). Osun State had greater number of juvenile trees than Ekiti and Oyo States. P. angolensis was found growing in fallow or abandoned land, marshy areas, farmland, river side, new site areas and Quarters. P. angolensis could be found on different habitats among the States and within the States.  Given the high rate of forest destruction in the country, there is need to ensure sustainable conservation of the forest area to avoid further destruction by provision of alternative means of livelihood for the local population so as to reduce their dependence on these forest. &nbsp

The Efficiency Level of Political Leadership in Local Governments Areas of Osun State, Nigeria (2007-2015)

This paper examines the level of efficiency of political leadership in social service delivery in Osun State Local Governments. It reviews the related concepts. The study utilized both primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected through administration of questionnaire and conduct of in-depth interviews.The results revealed that the level of efficiency of political leadership in social services delivery appears laudable between the two identified political structures. Elected political leaders performed significantly well with (67%) while appointed political leaders performed with (33%). The paper highlighted some recommendations and concluded that elected political leaders performed better and more efficient than the appointed political leaders in social service delivery in Osun State Local Governments from 2007 to 2015. Keywords: Leadership, Political Leadership, Efficiency, Local Government, Osun State and Nigeria

A preliminary spatial analysis of diagnosed stroke disease in Osun state, Nigeria

Introduction: There have been a number of clinical studies on diagnosed Stroke disease. However, there have been few studies on the geographical disparities for stroke. This study investigates the spatial pattern of stroke disease reflecting socio-demographic characteristics in the State. Methods: Stroke patients’ admissions for 22 years (from 1990 to 2012) were examined. Their socio-demographic characteristics were extracted from their health records and analyzed. The location of the stroke patients were categorized by Local Governments Areas (LGAs). Spatial maps were generated and produced in a Geographical Information System (GIS) environment. It involves the analysis of the distribution of stroke cases in relation to their underlying population to determine the areas of high and low density of diagnosed cases across the state. Results: The result highlighted the spatial distribution of diagnosed stroke cases and also highlighted the areas of concern regarding their spatial distribution within the state. Social inequalities in stroke were persistent as incidence rates in urban areas (North) were around 3 times higher than in the rural areas (South). However, this could be due to better healthcare access in the urban areas than in the rural areas as there were disparities in the distribution of healthcare facilities involved in administering care to stroke patients in Osun State. Conclusion: The outcome of this study appears to indicate that spatial inequalities in the access to Stroke healthcare is a concern that needs to be addressed in order to manage the disease adequately

Personality Traits as Predictors of Stress among female Teachers in Osun State Teaching Service

The paper investigated the stress level of female teachers in Osun State Teaching Service and determined the relationship between stress and each of the personality traits of self concept, extraversion, locus of control and achievement motivation. Using a sample of 370 teachers drawn from 50 randomly selected primary and secondary schools in Osun State, data were collected using four standardized personality instruments and a Stress Assessment Inventory (SAI). The results showed that 80.3% of female teachers in Osun State Teaching Service had low level of stress; and that there was no significant relationship between stress and each of the personality traits of extraversion (r= -0.073, p>0.05), locus of control (r= 0.047, p>0.05); self concept (r = -0.101 p>0.05) and achievement motivation (r= -0.013 p>0.05). The results also showed that marital status of female teachers significantly influenced the stress experienced by them (F= 3.44

Women’s Political Participation and Grassroots Democratic Sustainability in Osun State, Nigeria (2010-2015)

Studies on Osun State and women\u27s representation in both the federal and state levels and in the legislative and executive arms of government indicated it has the second highest women\u27s representation in South West, Nigeria. This gives an impression that democracy is being sustained at the grassroots. However, the fact on the ground is to the contrary, especially when compared with their male counterparts and their representation in government. Therefore, this study explores women\u27s political participation and grassroots democratic sustainability in Osun State, Nigeria from 1999 to 2015.This study adopted survey research design. Data were collected through questionnaires and unstructured interviews. The findings revealed that the number of women involved in political participation in Osun state is low compared to their male counterparts yet they are beginning to make great strides. It was found that women’s representation at the two levels of involvement in the period under study was 50 women or 20.5% of the group while male representation was 244 or 79.5 %. Further, it was revealed that the under representation of women in political participation in Osun State was due to certain socio-cultural factors like violence, discrimination against women, people\u27s perception of politics as a dirty game and cultural beliefs. The study conclusions suggest that representation of women in Osun State is low compared to their male counterparts. This indicates that sustainability of democracy at the grassroots level is yet to be sustained. It is recommended that there needs to be local policies to end all discrimination against women as well as a platform of action entrenched in the constitution. In addition, the support of organized women’s associations not only in training women, but also through financial support and with the assistance of the government should be encouraged

Housing Satisfaction of the Elderly in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

The study investigated the housing satisfaction among elderly in Osogbo, Osun state, Nigeria.  It examined the socioeconomic characteristics of the elderly in Osogbo, their housing characteristics and their level of housing satisfaction with a view to providing an enabling environment for the elderly. The study employed both primary and secondary data. The study population is the elderly residents in Osogbo, Osun state. The study adopts members of the Elderly Person Association of Nigeria (EPAN) resident in Osogbo, Osun state as its sample frame. EPAN has 333 (three hundred and thirty three members). The information required from respondents includes their socioeconomic characteristics, the housing features of their present residence, level of satisfaction with their residences and environment.The results revealed that respondents are within the age of 60 years and 90years. Majority of the elderly depend on pension, while others rely on business profit and support from family and friends. The study found that elderly residing in their own house have a higher level of housing satisfaction compared to elderly tenants. The study also found that the housing satisfaction of elderly can be improved through the socio-economic empowerment and modification of their housing characteristics to suit their need.