FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

This study examines the spatial distribution of automobile mechanic workshop, and road condition in Egor local government area of Edo state Nigeria. the objectives of the study were to examine the distribution pattern of mechanic workshop in Egor; to assess the condition of roads; to ascertain the level of patronage of automobile mechanics during dry season and raining season; to identify some of the major challenges faced by vehicle owners: to examine the factors that influence the location of automobile mechanic workshop, and finally to examinethe effect of seasonal change in relation to the number of times vehicle owners visit automobile mechanic. Questionnaires were administered to a total of 200 respondents and the data collected was fed into the SPSS, ArcGIS and Microsoft Excel . The frequency table, bar graph, pie chart and regression model were applied to achieve the objectives and to test stated hypothesis, from our study, we realize that the automobile mechanic workshop are randomly distributed across the study area. We also discover that the condition of the road are very bad and has a direct effect on vehicles which therefore encourages the spatial location of the automobile mechanic workshop for vehicle maintenance and repair.

This study examined feminism and women education, assessing its impact on gender equality. The objectives of the study were to investigate the impact of gender inequality on women's level of education in Egor LGA of Benin City, examine the consequence of male sexism on women's political participation, and evaluate the outcome of gender disparity on women's employment status. The research design adopted is the one-shot or cross sectional design. This entails the collection of data
only once from the sampled study participants. This research design was adopted because the data needed for the study would best be obtained with this form of research design. The analysis of the different categories of the quantitative data was
presented with frequencies, percentages, tables, charts and cross tabulations. The findings from the study revealed that there exist a positive relationship between gender inequality and women’s education attainment in Egor LGA of Benin City, there is a link between male sexism (bigotry) and women political participation in Egor LGA of Benin City, and there is a significant relationship between gender disparity and women’s employment opportunities in Egor LGA of Benin City. The study recommended that the governments (national and sub-national) should prioritize their goals to put more focus on ensuring that there are equal rights, equal opportunities, equal working conditions and the stoppage of all forms of gender discrimination and bias in order to increase women’s capacity and efforts towards economic growth and development, Nigerians at all levels, from the family unit up to the institutions and work organizations, particularly those at the management positions, should realize the need for a gender balanced society and encourage women’s increased and effective participation and contribution to their own
individual and collective economic development and national productivity. The Economic policies of governments should be geared towards the creation of jobs, and the girl-child education should be encouraged, so as to give the female folks a sense
of belonging in the society and encourage them to make positive impact in their families.

The study was to identify the problems of privatization of THE EFFECT OF PRIVATIZATION OF GOVERNMENT OWN INSTITUTION ON DEVELOPING ECONOMY with reference TO BEDC, EDO STATE However, to necessitate a measure against this problem, this study becomes very important. In this study, FOUR research questions were raised. They include, What impact does the privatization have on government owned institutions in Nigeria, Why did government embark on privatization of their own institutions in Nigeria, To what extent does privatization proffer solution to the problems associated with government owned institutions in Nigeria, What are the problems militating against government owned in stitutions in Nigeria? questionnaire were used as the primary method of data collection. Three hypotheses acted as a guide in this work and were accepted or rejected. The majority views and minority views were also recorded. In this regard, more than a single person shared the same opinion in various issues. Also, some findings were made in this research. They include, political interferences which form the major problem of privatization of NigerA institutions. Some recommendations where made in the work they include: The Need for more investors with technical expertise to come into the industry. This will ensure that better service is rendered to consumers at affordable rates, government should make sure that, before granting the license, they should screen and select competent people, not those of questionable character, who will manage the private enterprises. Also these Enterprises should also avoid engaging in corrupt practices,The retrenched staff of PHCN with technical expertise needs to be re-engaged back into the service. T

The studies examine Attitude Of Health Worker Toward Patient Recovery Among SelectedPrivate Hospital In Ovia North East. The sample of the study comprises 100 respondents fromthe Selected Private Hospital In Ovia North East. The instrument of data collection was aquestionnaire. Five research questions aided this research. The research questions were answeredusing statistical tool such as standard deviation and mean deviation. Chapter One will introduce the Topic and problems and give a brief history of the subject matter, statement of the problem , research objective, research questions, significant of the study and scope of the study, ChapterTwo will deal with review of relevant literature and also connect the project to Theoretical framework. Chapter Three deals with the method by which the research will be conducted . Chapter four will focus on the analysis and presentation of the research findings and also discuss them, to conclude the project chapter five will look at summary, limitation, conclusion and then give recommendation on how improvement can be made on the attitude of medical workers towards patient recovery in specialist hospital

This study is an evaluation of the psychotherapeutic intervention for victims of sexual abuse in Egor Community Edo State. The study adopted the survey research design on the basis of which data were sourced using simple random sampling technique. A sample of two hundred participants was adopted. The data was anlysed using quantitative and qualitative analysis. The result revealed that cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach can helps treat emotional and behavioural problem of victims of sexual abuse. Psychodynamic therapy can impact positively on manifestations of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)following sexual abuse. Social work therapeutic approach can ef ectively manage trauma faced by victims of sexual abuse in Egor Community Edo State. The study recommends that cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach should be adopted since it can helps to treat emotional and behavioural problem of victims of sexual abuse, ii is very important to design a system that could easy intervene for survivals. The extent of trauma faced by sexual abused survivals should determine whether psychodynamictherapy can impact positively on manifestations of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)following sexual abuse. Social work therapeutic approach should be made available in Egor Local Government welfare department where victims or survival of sexual abuse can obtain ef ective manage trauma during and post survival period

This study examined the relationship between institutional barriers, psychological factors, and career progression among female academic staff at the UniversityofBenin, with limited input from two other Nigerian universities for contextual comparison. Descriptive results showed that many women were clustered inloweracademic ranks, had experienced delays in promotion cycles, andwereunderrepresented in leadership positions. The data also highlighted constraints suchas limited mentorship, unclear promotion guidelines, challenges balancing workandfamily life, and self-limiting behaviours such as hesitating to apply for leadershiproles. Qualitative insights strengthened these findings by illustrating howgendernorms, workplace culture, and internalised beliefs influence career decisions. Thestudy concludes that gender-based disparities in career progression remainasignificant challenge within UNIBEN. While institutional policies exist tosupport academic promotion, their implementation is inconsistent, and cultural normscontinue to disadvantage women. Individual factors such as confidence, motivation, and perceived suitability for leadership further shape career choices. Leadershiptraining for women, the university should sponsor workshops and trainingprogrammes aimed at equipping women with administrative skills and confidence. Support for Work–Life Balance, policies such as flexible schedulingandaccessible childcare services can help reduce the domestic burdenthat disproportionately affects women. This study contributes to existing literaturebypresenting current evidence on gendered career barriers in UNIBENand highlightingthe combined effect of institutional constraints and self-limiting behaviours

The need to provide the citizens with socio-economic and infrastructural facilities has continued to be a serious concern to countries all over the world, especially the developing ones including Nigeria. To achieve this, various governments in Nigeria have continued to initiate and implement policies aimed at addressing these problems. This study therefore set out to examine the challenges of implementation of public policies in Nigeria. The objectives of the study include: to find out the strategies adopted by government and its agencies in the implementation of public policies and to identify factors militating against their effective implementation. This study seeks to discuss the reasons that militate against effective implementation of policies in Nigeria and suggest solutions to this recurring problem. Frequent changes in government, corruption, lack of human and material resources, not having standard leadership programme, tribalism and ethnic fractions and lack of political will to policy implementation are the absurd of policy implementations. This study is of the opinion that until policies in Nigeria are implemented, there will be no sustainable and attainable development. Based on this, there is need for our policy makers and implementers to have a change in attitude towards policies in Nigeria.

The study was to critically analyse the impact of the national housing policy on how the masses have been able to benefit from the several housing policies over the years, to measure up the level up of efficiency and effectiveness of the housing fund policy and recommended solutions on how the government can make long lasting solutions to the housing problem in Ovia North Local Government Area of Edo State. The cross sectional research design was basically be adopted for this study. This design is adopted and considered appropriate because it facilitates the collection of original data from the respondent. The study was conducted in Ovia North-East is a Local Government Area of Edo State. A total number of three hundred and eighty four (384) respondents was used for the study. Data collected or generated from the questionnaire will be analyzed using the simple percentages, mean and ANOVA techniques via the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 24.0. This study recommends that the government should see into making acquisition and titling of land more friendly as this would enable developers to invest more in housing development, the major aim of housing policy is to solve housing problems. In order to achieve this, there is the necessity to enhance the workability of the policy, in considering the low income earners, local building materials should be encouraged and the study recommend the implementation of income-based housing programs specifically tailored to low-income civil servants.

This study examines how public debt influences economic growth in Nigeria, drawing on twenty years of data covering both domestic and external borrowing. Nigeria has increasingly relied on public debt to fund development, yet rising debt-servicing obligations have created concerns about the country’s fiscal stability and the crowding-out of essential public investment. The study reviews major theories of debt and growth, highlights Nigeria’s historical borrowing patterns, and analyzes whether public debt contributes to or slows down long-term economic performance. Using secondary data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the National Bureau of Statistics, the Debt Management Office, and international development institutions, the research assesses the relationship between public debt, debt servicing, GDP growth, and government investment. The findings show that while public debt can support growth when properly utilized, Nigeria’s high debt-servicing burden reduces the resources available for capital expenditure and weakens the overall impact of debt on economic performance. Evidence also suggests that persistent borrowing, weak non-oil revenue, and macroeconomic instability limit the growth-enhancing potential of public debtThis study examines how public debt influences economic growth in Nigeria, drawing on twenty years of data covering both domestic and external borrowing. Nigeria has increasingly relied on public debt to fund development, yet rising debt-servicing obligations have created concerns about the country’s fiscal stability and the crowding-out of essential public investment. The study reviews major theories of debt and growth, highlights Nigeria’s historical borrowing patterns, and analyzes whether public debt contributes to or slows down long-term economic performance. Using secondary data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the National Bureau of Statistics, the Debt Management Office, and international development institutions, the research assesses the relationship between public debt, debt servicing, GDP growth, and government investment. The findings show that while public debt can support growth when properly utilized, Nigeria’s high debt-servicing burden reduces the resources available for capital expenditure and weakens the overall impact of debt on economic performance. Evidence also suggests that persistent borrowing, weak non-oil revenue, and macroeconomic instability limit the growth-enhancing potential of public debt

This study explores the influence of trauma on mental health in the Ekosodin community, focusing on how traumatic experiences shape individuals’ psychological well-being. Trauma, often resulting from violence, abuse, displacement, and other distressing events, has been identified as a significant factor affecting mental health. The research employs a descriptive survey design, utilizing structured questionnaires to collect data from residents of Ekosodin. The analysis includes frequency distributions, percentage calculations, cumulative percentages, and hypothesis testing using the Chi-square method to determine the significance of observed patterns. Findings reveal that trauma has a profound impact on mental health, contributing to conditions such as anxiety, depression, and emotional instability, with youths and women being particularly affected. Based on the findings, the study recommends increased mental health awareness, improved access to psychological support services, and community-based interventions to mitigate the effects of trauma. These insights aim to guide policymakers, mental health practitioners, and community