DEPARTMENTOFSOCIOLOGYANDANTHROPOLOGY

This study examined students’ perception of the “Japa Syndrome” among Nigerians in Ovia North-East, Benin City, Edo State. The phenomenon of “Japa,” which refers to the increasing migration of Nigerians in search of better economic opportunities, education, and improved living conditions abroad, has become a significant socio-economic issue. The study aimed to assess students’ level of awareness, attitudes, and perceptions regarding the causes, impacts, and implications of the Japa trend on national development. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to a sample of students selected through a purposive sampling technique. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, and mean scores.
Findings revealed that a majority of students are highly aware of the Japa Syndrome and perceive it as a response to unemployment, poor governance, insecurity, and limited opportunities in Nigeria. While many respondents viewed migration as beneficial to individuals in terms of improved quality of life and career advancement, they also acknowledged its negative consequences, including brain drain, loss of skilled manpower, and adverse effects on national development.
The study concluded that students generally hold a dual perception of the Japa Syndrome, recognizing both its advantages and its detrimental effects on the country. It was recommended that the government should address the root causes of migration by improving economic conditions, enhancing job opportunities, ensuring security, and investing in education and youth development to reduce the urge for mass emigration.

This study examined student perception of Japa syndrome among Nigerians in Ovia North East ,Benin City, Edo State.The study
adopted the survey research methodology, using questionnaires instrument of data collection. The data was analyzed using percentage analysis. The study concludes there is high level of awareness of the Japa phenomenon among students in University of Benin. The findings show thatstudentsperceiveeconomichardship,insecurity,politicalinstability, and lack of access to quality education and health care as the primary causes of the Japa Syndrome.The study revealed that students identified severalpositiveeffectsofJapa,includingimprovedcareeropportunities, access to better education ,and enhanced living standards abroad.The study concluded that media and peer influence play a significant role in
shaping students’views on Japa Syndrome.

This study aims to explore the difficulties that residents of the Ekosodin Community encounter due to epileptic power supply.Significant socio-economic consequences result from the community's frequent power outages, despite the growing demand for dependable electricity. The study investigates the underlying causes of the inconsistent power supply, which range from administrative inefficiencies to deficiencies in infrastructure, using a quantitative approach that includes the use of questionnaire.The results show that the ongoing power outages are caused by antiquated infrastructure, poor maintenance, and bureaucratic bottlenecks. The study emphasizes how urgently targeted interventions and policy changes are needed to address the epileptic power supply, improving the community of Ekosodin's quality of life and promoting economic growth.