DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

This study examined the impact of crime on socio-economic development in Nigeria at Ovia-North East Local Government Area. The researcher is concerned with the growing rate of crime, which is perceived to have affected community development. Survey research methods were employed in this study and adhered to two techniques of data collection, namely, self-administered questionnaires and person-to-person interviews. The limitations of the study were economic and time factors. Hypotheses were tested, confirmed that there is indeed a relationship between high crime levels and unemployment. The study found that the Ovia-North East District is fraught with problems of high unemployment, high crime levels and lack of physical infrastructure. Secondly, it was shown that the levels of crime like robbery and assault cases are the order of the day. Many crimes are committed either during the day or at night. This study made several recommendations relating to what should be done to ensure that local residents, potential developers and investors feel safe at Ovia-North East areas. Among other recommendations put forward are the establishment of community relations with the police, like community policing forums (CPFs) and development community safety centres.

The main objective of this study is to find out the association between demographic characteristics of Social Work Students of University of Benin and the awareness of Ubuntu Philosophy? This study focused on the total full time undergraduate and postgraduate students in University of Benin in the 2019/2020 Session. The population for this study is 46,986 and the sample size is 400. Data for this study was collected by personally administering the questionnaires to the respondents with the help of a research assistant and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). This study concludes that most of the respondents are aware of Ubuntu Philosophy, but the level of awareness varies by demographic characteristics. Although the respondents are aware of the Ubuntu Philosophy, they do not consider that Ubuntu is what Nigeria needs. This is the major findings of this study. This study recommends that the government and Non-Governmental Organizations should promote awareness programmes on the awareness of the relevance of Ubuntu Philosophy to the contemporary challenges in Nigeria. This would inspire young people to spread knowledge about Ubuntu with their schools, homes and communities and help restore the Spirit of Ubuntu among them. Furthermore, the influence of Ubuntu could help address contemporary social issues like drunkenness and sexual assault, among others, for the benefit of community members and throughout Nigeria.

The study investigated the welfare and safety challenges of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria: A case study of Uhogua camp in Edo State. To achieve the purpose of the study, four research questions were raised and answered. The sample size was madeup of 200 respondents. The data collected was analyzed using frequency count and simple percentage. The study revealed that IDPs in Uhogua Camp face severe challenges in accessing basic needs, healthcare, education, security, and sanitation, which significantly impact their living conditions. It was concluded that the strategies put in place by the state government to ensure the welfare and security of IDPs in Uhogua camp include security measures, basic needs provision, psychosocial support, NGO collaborations, and vocational training. The study recommended among others that the government should enhance its support by allocating more resources to improve living conditions, healthcare, education, and security for IDPs in Uhogua camp. Additionally, policymakers should implement long-term strategies that ensure sustainable development and well-being.

This research work looks at the various strategies for effective solid waste management in Ikpoba Okha Local Government, Benin City, Edo State. The objectives of this study are to
access the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of people towards refuse disposal, to ascertain the role of finance and equipment in the maintenance of the refuse disposal programme, to identify the major factors responsible for the present inadequate refuse disposal in Ikpoba Okha and to determine the significance of community participation in domestic and commercial solid waste
management in Benin City. To achieve the objectives of the study, data from primary and secondary sources were collected. From primary source, one hundred (100) questionnaires were
administered by the researcher, of which ninety (90) were retrieved successfully and used for data presentation and analysis. While the secondary source consists of textbooks, journals, manuals and other publications. Simple percentage was used for data presentation and analysis. Inferential statistical tools—chi-square analysis—was employed in testing the following hypotheses: If
there is or no significant relationship between people’s knowledge, attitude and behaviour as influence of effective waste disposal; gender responses; and if there is or no significant
relationship between finance, equipment as it affect proper disposal of waste and the settlement type of respondents. From the hypotheses tested, we find out that lack of finance is a factor
responsible for inadequate waste disposal in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area. It was also discovered that lack of equipment or tools such as tippers and pail loaders are major problem
facing effective waste management in the local government as well as people’s knowledge, attitude and behaviour towards environmental sanitation. Conclusively, it was discovered that
lack of finance, equipment, management’s policies, ineffective enlightenment, lack of community participation, attitude and behaviour are problems facing solid waste management in
Ikpoba Okha. It was therefore recommended that proper transmission and implementation of waste management policies, adequate funding, community participation as well as assisting the
Local Government with tools or equipment by the state government will in no little measure improve the waste management strategies in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, Benin City.

This study evaluates the impact of e-governance on public service delivery in with specific focus on the Edo State Government from 2016 to 2024. The study examines how the adoption of digital governance platforms has influenced administrative efficiency, transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in service delivery. Data were obtained from both primary and secondary sources, including structured interviews and government publications. The study adopts a descriptive and qualitative approach, analyzing respondents’ perspectives across two main categories — civil servants and non-civil servants — to assess the practical implications of e-governance initiatives. Findings revealed that the integration of e- governance tools, such as the EdoBEST education reform platform, online payment systems, and digital civil service management processes, has enhanced efficiency and accessibility in public service delivery. However, challenges such as poor internet infrastructure, limited digital literacy, and policy inconsistency still affect optimal implementation. The study recommends among others that government should improve internet connectivity and upgrade digital infrastructure, provide staff with continuous ICT training, as well as promote public awareness and inclusiveness in strengthening e-service delivery.

This study investigated the impact of teamwork on organizational performance at the Edo State Board of Internal Revenue. Specifically, the study sought to identify the aspects of teamwork that enhance organizational effectiveness, examine the challenges employees face while working as a team, and assess how teamwork affects overall organizational performance. A survey research design was employed, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to thirty (30) employees across different departments. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency and percentage tables. Findings revealed that trust among team members, willingness to resolve problems, reliability, confidentiality, and effective leadership are key aspects that positively influence organizational effectiveness. The study also identified limited employee participation in decision-making and leadership-related constraints as major obstacles to teamwork. Furthermore, teamwork was found to improve task completion speed, service quality, utilization of skills, and organizational output. The study concluded that effective teamwork significantly enhances organizational performance. It is recommended that management strengthen team-building initiatives, promote employee involvement in decision-making, and provide regular training to foster collaboration and improve overall performance.

This study examined the whistle blower protection in the reduction of corruption in the Edo State Ministry Works. The study objectives among others were to investigate the whistle blowing mechanism, examine the whistle blower protection in Nigeria and Edo state as well as a look into whistle blower protection effectiveness in reducing corruption in Edo state Ministry of Works. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design, which is a non-experimental method. The purpose of descriptive research is to describe that which exists as accurately and clearly as possible. The study found out that whistleblower is one who engaged in exposing corruption in public and private sector institutions. The study found out that whistle blower does not enjoy any legal protection in Nigeria and Edo state. The study found out that whistle blowing protection has not been effective in reducing corruption in Edo state Ministry of Work. The study concluded that the absent of legal protection of whistle blower in Nigeria and Edo state is encouraging corruption. The study recommended that the Edo state government and Nigeria parliaments should pass a bill effectively protecting and regulating whistle blowing in Nigeria. There is still opportunity to fine-tune the provisions, especially those surrounding reporting mechanisms and protecting the whistleblower’s identity. The study also recommended that the government should reconsider its policy of excluding private contracts related to fraud. The term voluntary return of funds by the wrongdoer should be removed from compensation claims for whistleblowers.

This study is to investigate the issues and prospect in federal character principle and national integration. The study objectives includes federal character principle impacted the different aspects of the Nigeria polity,the issues with the federal character principle in University of Benin, the challenges of the federal character principle in University of Benin, and the prospects of the federal character principle in University of Benin. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design, which is a non-experimental method. This study used stratified sampling technique to select 13 respondents from the fifteen (15) faculties in the University of Benin resulting in a total sample size of 195 respondents. The study find out that Nigeria is a plural society with different cleavages; ethnic, religious, cultural, linguistic, as well as geo-political, social and economic challenges. Ethnic heterogeneity is inarguably, the most pervasive of them all. The study find out that there is mutual suspicion existing among the various social groups.The finding from the study indicated that the method of application of federal character principle is very doubtful. The study finds out that the application of the federal character principle in Nigeria has encountered several difficulties. The finding showed that the University of Benin has a mechanism put in place for promoting ethnic balancing. However, the mechanism put in place by the University of Benin for promoting ethnic balancing is not working. Finding showed that the lack of application of federal character principles is one of the challenges of the principle. The study recommends that the federal character principle should not be applied in employment processes into government established institutions. Everything regarding employment should be on merit and not sentiment. A constitutional amendment is recommended to establish true federalism, allowing Universities to control 50% of their resources.

The state of healthcare service delivery in Edo State public hospitals has been an ongoing challenge due to persistent cases of ill treatment of patients arising from weak application of ethical standards rules. The aim of study was to determine whether ethical standards compliance influences healthcare service delivery in Edo State public hospitals from 2019 to 2024. The descriptive survey research design was adopted. Using the multi-stage sampling techniques and Slovin’s (1960) formula, 779 sample size was derived from the three senatorial districts of Edo State. Two (2) hospitals were selected from each senatorial 29 districts (Edo South, Edo Central, and Edo North). The respondents comprised 80% patients, 18.5% doctors and nurses, and 1.5% management staff. Data were collected through the use of questionnaires and in-depth interviews. In the retrieval process, the study observed that of 767 questionnaires sent to respondents, 712 were retrieved, thus, changing the study analysis total sample to 712 which had 92.83% rate of retrieval. Both
descriptive and inferential statistics methods of analysis were adopted. The descriptive statistics included the use of frequency distribution tables and percentages to get the figures of categories of the response to the questionnaire. The inferential statistics on the other hand, was used to measure the type of relationship between variables. The type of inferential statistics that was deployed was the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) tool. These were done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 25.0 version) software at 0.5 level of significance. The findings revealed a positive relationship between ethical standards compliance and healthcare service delivery; positive relationship between effectiveness of ethical standards compliance and quality service delivery; accessibility to public healthcare centers was still a challenge due to insufficient beds in the hospitals; workforce in public hospital did not meet the minimum standards set by the World Health Organization and that some doctors secretly referred patients to their own hospitals for treatment. It was also found that patients’ ease of accessing healthcare services in public hospitals strongly relates to improved service delivery. The study concluded that there was a strong correlation between the inadequacy of healthcare workers in secondary healthcare facilities and compliance with ethical standards. It was thus recommended that key indicators of quality healthcare like physical infrastructure, workforce, and material resources should be improved upon. Greater attention should be given to ethical standards values, including respect for patients’ confidentiality, diligence in service delivery, and the prevention of breaches of trust in patient doctor relationships and the development of human resources to enhance service delivery

This study was designed to investigate the violation of human rights andENDSARS protest in Delta state. The general objective of this study is to examine the violation of human rights and ENDSARS protest using Delta state as a case study. Other objectives include; to ascertain the underlying causes that led to ENDSARS protest in Delta state in particular and Nigeria at large, to ascertain the relationship between human rights abuse and ENDSARS protest in Delta state, to examine the strategies through which ENDSARS protest was executed in Delta state and to determine what extent ENDSARSprotest has called for the eradication of corruption in Nigeria. The study adopted the survey research design using the “Taro yamane” formula as the sampling technique. The sample size for this study is four hundred (400) respondents. Questionnaires were administered to the sampled respondents as the instrument for data collection but three hundred and eighty three (383)questionnaires were retrieved. The questionnaires were framed to reflect every aspect of the research question. Data collected from the questionnaire wasanalyzed using descriptive statistics. Frequency distribution and percentage analysis was used to analyze the research question while an inferential statistics in terms of chi-squared (x2) was used to test the hypotheses raised. The findings of the study shows that the ENDSARS movement is driven by deep discontentment and systemic problems perceived by Nigerian citizens. Surveysshow that Nigerians report very low levels of trust in the police and that most of them have paid or have been asked to a bribe to police. Findings also revealed how some police forces have been commercialized to serve the interests of politicians and rich individuals. The protest brought attention to the issue of police brutality in Nigeria on a global scale. The widespread use of socialmedia allowed protesters to share evidence of police misconduct, leading to increased awareness and international condemnation. Findings also revealed that most of the respondents felt that the initial objective of completelyaddressing police brutality was not fully achieved. The findings of the study suggests that Government need to establish ef ective and independent oversight mechanisms to monitor police activities. In conclusion, the study provides insights and recommendations that can guide policy makers in making informed decisions on human right