DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

This study examined the influence of patriarchy on women’s participation in public administration in Nigeria. Despite constitutional provisions and policy frameworks advocating gender equality, women remain underrepresented in administrative and decision-making positions. The research sought to identify the extent to which patriarchal norms, socio-cultural barriers, and institutional practices affect women’s involvement in public administration, and to assess the effectiveness of existing gender equity measures. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to 146 respondents drawn from selected public institutions across Nigeria. The instrument contained items measured on a five-point Likert scale, and the responses were analysed usingdescriptive and inferential statistical techniques with the aid of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. The hypotheses were tested using Pearson correlation and linear regression analysis. Findings revealed that patriarchal norms and socio-cultural barriers significantly hinder women’s participation in public administration (r = -0.684, p < 0.01). Institutional policies were found to have a moderate mitigating effect but were not sufficiently enforced to counterbalance entrenched gender biases. The study concludes that patriarchy continues to influence the structural and operational patterns of Nigeria’s public service, thereby limitingwomen’s opportunities for leadership and representation. The study recommends that government institutions strengthen gender mainstreaming frameworks, enforce equity- driven recruitment and promotion policies, and implement continuous sensitization programs aimed at challenging patriarchal attitudes within the public sector. These measures are necessary to achieve a more inclusive and gender-balancedadministrative system in Nigeria

This study examined the role of local government administration in promoting socioeconomic development in Nigeria, using Egor Local Government Area as a case study. The research specifically investigated how policy implementation effectiveness, provision of social amenities, and infrastructure development influence socioeconomic outcomes within the area. A descriptive and explanatory survey research design was adopted. Data were collected from 200 respondents, including residents, local government officials, and community leaders, through structured questionnaires and interviews. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The results revealed a strong positive relationship between local government administrative functions and socioeconomic development (R = 0.894, R² = 0.799, p < 0.05). Specifically, policy implementation (β = 0.364, p = 0.000), provision of social amenities (β = 0.342, p = 0.000), and infrastructure development (β = 0.328, p = 0.000) each had significant effects on socioeconomic development in Egor Local Government. The findings indicate that effective policy execution, adequate provision of social services, and sustainable infrastructural projects collectively account for approximately 79.9% of the variation in the area’s socioeconomic growth. The study concludes that efficient and transparent local government administration is vital for enhancing living standards, promoting economic productivity, and achieving grassroots development. It recommends that Egor Local Government strengthen policy implementation mechanisms, increase investment in social amenities, promote infrastructural sustainability, and enhance transparency and community participation to foster inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development.

This study examines human rights violations in Nigeria through a focused analysis of the Lekki Toll Gate shooting during the #EndSARS movement. The incident, which occurred on October 20, 2020, has become emblematic of state-led repression and the persistent challenges facing human rights protection in the country. Drawing on reports from organizations such as Amnesty International, this research situates the Lekki events within a broader pattern of abuses linked to the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, including extrajudicial killings, torture, and unlawful detention.

The study explores the roles of the Nigerian government, security agencies, and military forces in the escalation of violence against peaceful protesters, highlighting systemic failures in accountability and governance. It further evaluates Nigeria’s obligations under international human rights frameworks such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, emphasizing the gap between formal commitments and actual practices.

In addition, the research analyzes the response of civil society, media, and the international community, assessing their roles in documenting abuses and advocating for justice. The Lekki incident is thus examined not only as an isolated event but as a reflection of entrenched governance issues, including corruption, militarization of civilian spaces, and institutional impunity. Ultimately, this study argues that the Lekki Massacre underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to ensure accountability, strengthen democratic institutions, and safeguard the fundamental rights of Nigerian citizens.

This study examine the impact of ICT on land administration efficiency, a focus on Edo Geographic Information Service (EDOGIS). The study examines the evolution of ICT in Nigeria, identify the benefits of ICT to land administration efficiency, examine role Edo Geographic Information Service (EDOGIS) in land administration. The study adopts the survey research method. Survey research design focuses on a sample drawn from a population in which the data collected from the former through questionnaire. The study find out that land administration in Edo State was plagued by corruption, criminality, improper land allocation, and monetization under CDAs before the introduction of the EDOGIS. The EDOGIS is qualitative enough for effective e-goernance of land administration in Edo state. The study reveals that the EDOGIS ICT platform has significantly improved land administration in Edo State. It is user-friendly and intuitive, providing an efficient system for land registration, valuation, and cadastral management. The use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has significantly impacted land administration in Edo State, enhancing town planning and development. The Edo State Geographic Information Service (EDOGIS) has implemented Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services to improve communication between land authorities and the public. This has led to increased transparency, efficiency, and trust in land administration processes. The ICT implementation of EDOGIS faces challenges such as the digital divide systems