FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

The study is based on the Challenges and Prospects for Utilization of Health Centre in University of Benin. This study adopted an explorative and survey design method to examine challenges and prospects for health center utilization among students at the University of Benin. One hundred and ten respondents from the Faculty of Social Sciences (Department of Sociology and Psychology, 300-level and 400-level students) participated in the research. A questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection, and simple random sampling was employed to select participants. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data collected. The study identified five major barriers to health center utilization: long waiting times, poor infrastructure, limited services, inadequate funding, and insufficient staff. When rating the current state of the health center, the majority of respondents assessed it as providing Fair or Poor quality services. The primary reasons for dissatisfaction included long waiting times, inadequate equipment, unfriendly staff, and limited services. Despite these challenges, a significant majority of respondents expressed optimism that the health center could improve. Students recommended improvements including upgrading infrastructure, increasing funding, expanding services, hiring more staff, and improving patient care. The study concludes that while significant barriers to health center utilization exist, students have provided clear recommendations for improvement. Addressing these challenges is essential for increasing health center utilization and supporting student health and academic success.

This study investigates the public perception of the Nigerian police force in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. Guided by the system theory, it explores how residents assess the performance, behavior and relationship ofthe police with the community. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 100 randomly selected respondents from the age range of 18 years to 46 years and above through structured questionnaire and analyzed using simple percentages and frequency tables.
Findings shows that while the police force holds a vital role in the maintenance order, public -perception remains largely negative due to corruption, bribery, poor response to distress calls and police brutality. Respondents also identified inadequate training and low motivation as factors affecting police effectiveness. This study concluded that bridging the gap between police force and the community requires improved welfare, accountability and enhanced community policing initiatives to restore trust and credibility in the Nigerian Police Force.

This study investigates the impact of social work intervention in caring for the elderly in Egor Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State. The research aims to identify the challenges faced by the elderly in the region and examine the effectiveness of social work interventions in improving their well-being and quality of life. A mixed-method research design was employed, combining both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods. The study's findings are expected to highlight the crucial role of social workers in providing emotional support, facilitating access to necessary resources, and promoting empowerment and self-management among the elderly. The study's results will have significant implications for policy and practice, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to address the healthcare challenges faced by the elderly in Egor Local Government Area.

This project was carried out to examine the Area of Political Participation and Gender Equality in Governance. It's significance captures the theoritical analysis in understanding the nitty - gritty of the variables (Political Participation and Gender Equality) am how it applies to Edo State basically in Ovia North East Local Government Area. The use of the Simple Percentage method was introduced as this study discovered internal issues and causative factors that plays around Political Participation and Gender Equality in Governance. Apart from the well known patriarchal system, the study proved the rise of contemporary issues and trends that plagues Gender Equality in Governance and the intriguing effect it has on Political Participation. The Study has also made provisions and offered recommendations to enhance effective Political Participation and address the issues and concerns of Gender Equality in Governance.

This project was carried out to examine the Area of Political articipation and Gender Equality in Governance. It's significance captures the theoritical analysis in understanding the nitty - gritty of the variables (Political Participation and Gender Equality) am how it applies to Edo State basically in Ovia North East Local Government Area. The use of the Simple Percentage method was introduced as this study discovered internal issues and causative factors that plays around Political Participation and Gender Equality in Governance. Apart from the well known patriarchal system, the study proved the rise of contemporary issues and trends that plagues Gender Equality in Governance and the intriguing effect it has on Political Participation. The Study has also made provisions and offered recommendations to enhance effective Political Participation and address the issues and concerns of Gender Equality in Governance.

This study Analyze the effect of oil price fluctuations on Nigeria gross domestic product., with a primary focus on its impact on government revenue, foreign exchange rates,investment, economic growth, and overall stability. The objective is to shed light on the complex relationship between OPV and Nigeria's economic performance. Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze historical data, revealing significant insights into OPV's patterns and characteristics in Nigeria. The study emphasizes key statistical measures such as skewness, kurtosis, and normality tests to assess the distribution of OPV. The analysis reveals that OPV is a pervasive factor in the Nigerian economy, with an average volatility level of approximately 17.08. The data suggests that Nigeria experiences occasional spikes in volatility, which can disrupt economic planning. Additionally, the study highlights the potential impacts of OPV on government revenue, foreign exchange rates, investment, economic growth, budget planning, inflation, and unemployment rates. To mitigate the adverse effects of OPV, policymakers are urged to reduce Nigeria's dependency on oil by diversifying the economy, establishing a sovereign wealth fund, and developing robust risk management strategies.Furthermore, investments in infrastructure, fiscal discipline, promotion of economic diversification, and creating a stable investment climate are essential steps to reduce vulnerability to OPV. Public education about the importance of economic diversification and social safety nets to protect vulnerable populations are also emphasized as crucial components of a comprehensive strategy. In conclusion, this study underscores the need for proactive policy measures to navigate the challenges posed by OPV and facilitate Nigeria's transition to a more stable and diversified economic future.

This study examines Nigeria using annual time series data from 1996 to 2022. The study is anchored on the Institutional Economics Theory, particularly as advanced by North (1990), and the Keynesian Growth Framework. These theories provide the foundation for explaining how corruption influences economic performance through weak institutions, inefficient allocation of resources, and reduced investment incentives. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model was employed to capture both short run and long run dynamics among the variables. The unit root test results indicate a mixed order of integration, justifying the use of the ARDL approach. The bounds test results show the existence of a long run relationship in the domestic investment model, while no cointegration is found in the economic growth model. The short run results reveal that corruption has no statistically significant effect on economic growth in Nigeria. For domestic investment, corruption shows a weak negative effect in the short run but becomes insignificant in the long run. Labour force is found to have a positive and significant effect on domestic investment, while government expenditure shows mixed effects across the models. Diagnostic tests confirm that both models are generally well specified, stable, and free from serial correlation and heteroskedasticity, although the GDP growth model exhibits non-normal residuals. The study concludes that corruption does not have a direct and significant effect on economic growth in Nigeria and only has a limited short-run effect on domestic investment. It therefore recommends that policy efforts should focus not only on anti-corruption measures but also on broader institutional reforms, labour productivity enhancement, and efficient public expenditure management to promote sustainable economic development.

The political, economic and social development of any country depends on the amount of revenue generated for the provision of infrastructure in that given country. However, one means of generating the amount of revenue for providing the needed infrastructure is through a well- structured tax system. Tax is a major player in every society of the world. The tax system is an opportunity for government to collect additional revenue needed in discharging its pressing obligations sustainable development. In the study methodology, the study adopts the survey research design, population of this study consist of the total population of Delta State. Which is estimated at 3,233,366 according to the 2006 population census. The sampling technique used for this study is the simple and convenient sampling technique. Also, questionnaire was used as an instrument of data collection, while the techniques of data analysis was the simple percentage analytical method. The study found amongst others that tax payers in Isoko South local government area are very willing to compliance to pay tax if they can visible see and witness massive infrastructural development in the local government area. It was also discovered that a good tax administrative system will bring about massive development in terms of fostering increase in the internally generated revenue profile of the local government area. The study also found out that tax remission centres in Isoko South local government area should be decentralize in order to allow for easy payment of tax by tax payers. Furthermore, policy recommendations were adopted which include amongst others the following; the local government in Isoko South should continue to implement infrastructural development like construction of roads, markets, schools, hospitals etc so as to enable tax payers pay their taxes knowing fulfil well that their money in being put to judicious purposes. Also, effective tax policies like property tax and personal income tax be given some consideration in terms of its adoption in the local government area (Isoko South)

The study examined From the data collected and analyzed from the field, the study concludes amongst others that, the study discovered that there exists a relationship between relationship between Local government administration and economic development in Egor local government area. Also, it was revealed that Relationship between local government administration and economic development programmes and policies in Egor local government area. The study also discovered that there exists a relationship between Local government administration challenges and economic development in Egor local government area. The findings of the study have provided vital information about the the effect of local government administration in economic development taking Egor local government area as a focus. It is based on the findings of this study that the following recommendations were made: The local government administration in Ndokwa local government should engage deliberately in plans and programs targeted at economic development and also harness the natural resources available. The local administration should engage in rigorous staff training and development aimed at equipping its staff with the necessary training needed for them to be more productive and achieve economic development.

This study critically examines the role of community policing in crime prevention within urban Nigeria, with a specific focus on the Edo State Security Network (ESSN). Against the backdrop of escalating urban insecurity and public distrust in conventional policing, the research investigates how ESSN contributes to maintaining law and order in Edo State. Utilizing the quantitative method, data was gathered from residents, security personnel, and community leaders in Oredo Local Government Area through structured questionnaires. Findings reveal that while the ESSN has enhanced rapid response to crime, fostered inter-agency collaboration, and improved security visibility, challenges persist in areas such as logistics, training, community trust, and coordination. The study also identifies a paradox where despite these operational gains, many residents still do not feel significantly safer. Drawing on empirical literature and grounded in community policing theory, the study concludes that sustainable crime prevention requires more inclusive engagement strategies, adequate funding, and trust-building mechanisms between security actors and the public. The research contributes to policy and scholarly discourse on local security architectures and recommends strategic reforms to strengthen community policing frameworks across urban Nigeria.