Implications of Gender Disparity in Concepts of Conflict Resolution for Peace and Stability among Residents of Gombe Town

This paper examined the implications of the concept of conflict resolution which male and female residents of Gombe town have on peace and stability.  In attempt to provide solution to the problem raised by the topic, an instrument was designed that consists of twelve items.  One hundred and fifty residents of Gombe were served the instrument to which they responded.  Seventy five of them were males and seventy five were female.  Their responses were subjected to t-test analysis. Generally, there was no significant difference in the way they think of conflict resolution.  However, on examination of each of the responses using their mean scores to determine how they rank the items, differences were observed.  Based on this analysis, five implications were drawn out.  Recommendations were made at the end of the paper.   Keywords: Implications, Gender Disparity, Concepts, Conflict Resolution, Peace and Stabilit

Spiritual Content of Yoruba Concept of Sexuality and Sustenance of Family Values through Eko - Ile (Home Training)

This paper examined the spiritual content of the Yoruba concept of sexuality and the implications it has for the sustenance of family values by use of eko ile (home training) which parents are expected to provide for their children as they prepare them for good citizenship.  It is observed that most complaints about bad behaviours of young people in the contemporary African society are blamed on the lack of this cherished aspect of parenting.  Inability to provide this training either because the parents do not have it or that the challenges of the time make it impossible for them to do so has resulted into a degeneration of family values in the society and almost every aspect of life; spiritual, social and moral.   Traditional values and cultural norms are slowly but steadily phasing out with an alternative that permits lose control in family and community structure. The paper therefore recommends for parents to have a rethink and retrace their steps to forestall further degeneration by practicing and teaching their children eko ile that assign responsibilities with sexuality in view for the total development of society. Keywords: Spiritual content, Yoruba, Concept Human Sexuality, Sustenance, Family Value

Educational Approach to Resolving the Dilemma of an Emerging Generation of Stigmatized, Unwelcomed Citizens: Nigerian Experience

The paper attempts to provide answers to the question; what could be the possible educational approach to resolving the dilemma of integrating an emerging generation of stigmatized and unwelcomed citizens into the Nigerian society.  These citizens are the children who emerged out of the forced sexual relationship which Boko Haram fighters had with women and girls they captured.  To solve the problem of the study, an instrument was designed and subjected to a test and re-test method of affirming reliability of instrument and a result of 6.98 was obtained which indicates its being reliable.  One hundred and twenty citizens were randomly selected in Ogbomoso city to serve as respondents and their responses were subjected to statistical analysis; the mean scores were used to rank responses. Results show respondents believe that these group of children needs prayers most; this result has a mean score of 3.37; but they also constitute danger to society, a response that had 3.33 mean score.  The biggest challenge which these children may be exposed to is the fear by society that they will take after their father-murderers and become stigmatized. Both items had 3.50 and 3.47 mean scores respectively.  With regard to the challenges that these children and their mothers can pose to the society; unlearning their bitter experiences and assisting them to heal their wounds of molestation had the highest mean scores.  The items scored 3.83 and 3.67 respectively. The paper recommends a programme of Identification and record keeping of Boko Haram children; development of an education curriculum for persons that emerged in circumstances peculiar with Boko Haram experiences; monitoring and mentoring for the children and their mothers. Keywords: Educational approach, Resolving, Dilemma, Emerging Generation, Stigmatized Unwelcomed Citizens.

Perceived Parental Roles in Adolescents Acquisition of Education among Senior Secondary School Students in Gombe Town

This paper made an attempt to discover and examine the roles which adolescents in senior secondary schools in Gombe town expect that parents should play in their efforts to receive proper education.  In efforts to address the problem, the author designed an instrument that contains seven items which are considered as roles parents are expected to play in order to assist their wards receive proper education.  Fifty adolescents were randomly selected and served the instrument.  Their responses were analyzed and the mean scores were used to rank the expected roles of parents.  Results show that the highest expected role of parents by the adolescents is that parents spare time daily to go through their school work.  Interestingly, payment of school fees and purchase of materials ranked the fourth out of the seven items.   Recommendations were made at the end of the paper. Keywords: Parents, Adolescents, Acquisitio

Changing Phases of Nigerian Education Policies and Challenges of Functionalism

The problem which this paper discussed is that of possible reasons why the different Nigerian educational systems introduced has not been functional at the different levels.  The result of each system that has been introduced is failure in realizing the objectives and expectations of its introduction.  In most of the instances blame for failure has been attributed to bad implementation.  But beyond the factor of implementation this paper highlighted at least five constraining factors which if not corrected may not allow any educational system introduced to become functional. The paper also pointed to four issues that constitute the bane of policy enactments by operatives of the Nigerian Governments at different levels of governance.  Recommendations were suggested at the end of the paper. Keywords: Changing Phases, Policy, Challenge, Functionalis