CURRICULUM REVIEW: REACTIONS FROM EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS IN SOUTH-SOUTH STATES OF NIGERIA

This study examines reactions from educationstakeholders in South-South States of Nigeria on issues facing curriculum design and implementation especially at secondary school level One hundred and fifty 150 participants stakeholders were purposefully sampled for the study Qualitative technique was used to elicit information from participants The qualitative method used was Focus Group Discussion FGD Participants were divided into six group comprising of 25 persons each Group discussions were based on specific theme including curriculum contents secondary and university education objectives national needs of secondary and university education teaching methods curriculum practice implementation and evaluation techniques Information from participants revealed that the curriculum content pedagogy evaluation techniques among others in secondary schools are inadequate unrealistic and should be reviewed We recommended the urgent review of secondary school curriculum proper funding of education and provision of school physical facilities as a panacea to eminent collapse of secondary education in Nigeri

Good work ethics and service delivery in public universities in the south-south region of Nigeria

The Nigerian University administration is a collection of specialized academic faculties established by law, financed by private and public funds, and staffed by professionals in various disciplines for the purpose of achieving their overall goal (teaching, research, and community service) of service delivery. Since good work ethics represents a critical determinant of effectiveness and productivity vis-à-vis service delivery in all formal organizations, this paper utilizes the “person-situation” theoretical model to assess the level of service delivery in selected public universities in the South-south geo-political region of Nigeria. The present investigation adopted the survey research design. Six hundred and sixty (660) academic and non-academic staff and three hundred (300) students were purposively and randomly sampled respectively. The instrument used for data collection was titled: “good work ethics and service delivery questionnaire”. Data was analyzed using population t-test, multiple regression and Pearson product moment correlation. The study revealed that almost all the public universities under consideration have witnessed poor service delivery in terms of delay in the release of students’ results, delay in the preparation of transcript, failure to adhere to time-tables (crash programme) – leading to frustration by students. The overall consequences of this have been the poor rating of these universities. It was recommended among other things that effort should be made to address the poor work ethics (in terms of initiative, dedication, high standard of responsibility, loyalty, accountability, and self-discipline) among staff and students in the selected universities with a view to strengthening its performance index and therefore service delivery.peer-reviewe

Socio-Economic and Cultural Impacts of Resettlement on Bakassi People of Cross River State, Nigeria

The socio-economic and cultural impact of resettlement on Bakassi people of Cross River State, Nigeria was examined. The study elicited data from 516 respondents who were purposively selected from the Bakassi resettlement site at Ekpiri Ikang in Cross River State. Data were generated with the aid of structured questionnaire and statistically analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. It was observed that, the resettlement of Bakassi people significantly influenced their occupations, culture and accommodation pattern. It was recommended among others, that the Affected Persons (APs) should be properly compensated and adequate accommodation provided.Key words: Socio-economic; Resettlement and Cultural Impact

Financing Poverty Reduction Programmes in Rural Areas of Nigeria: The Role of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)

Abstract This study investigated the operations of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in relation to the socioeconomic development of rural areas in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Abiakpo in Obot Akara, Four Towns in Onna, and Okpo Ndua Erong in Ibesikpo Asutan were selected for the study. The study elicited data from 1250 respondents who were purposively and randomly selected from the four rural communities. The data were subjected to analysis using Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistical technique at 0.05 level of significance with 1248 degrees of freedom. Results revealed that NGOs contribute immensely to rural development in Akwa Ibom State in the areas of health, education, economic and job creation. It was recommended among others were made that NGOs in Nigeria should incorporate their activities with that of government to avoid duplication of functions and that NGOs should adopt participatory approach to encourage active rural involvement in development project

Socio-cultural determinants of criminal and anti-social behaviour of Agaba groups In Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria

ABSTRACT This paper explored the involvement and arrest of street boys (popularly called Agaba boys) in 19 criminal and anti-social behaviours. Using the General Strain Theory (GST) to guide discussion, the study administered questionnaires on 80 Agaba members drawn purposively from four groups in Calabar Metropolis. It equally held Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with group leaders. Chi square statistical tool and multiple regressions were used in analysis. The results revealed differences in the four groups' involvements in the 19 criminal and anti-social behaviours that were tested. Socio-economic activities found in their residential areas were the major determinants of type of criminal and anti-social activities they specialized in. The study argues that socio-demographic backgrounds that the boys found themselves exerted significant effect on their subsequent behaviours. It suggests the creation of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative that would deliberately create employments which require low and manual skills that could help in taking most of the boys from the streets