FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

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 made up 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

Public institutions are experiencing environments that are not only changing rapidly, but in particular, are increasingly subject to sudden irregularities Furthermore, the administrative work of various public institutions is print-based. Various documents are kept in the form of records. These records provide information on the past and present data of the students. The public institutions cannot perform administrative duties with accurate, timely, sufficient and relevant information. The deficiencies associated with storage, preservation and retrieval process are very cumbersome. Consequently, alternative methods provided by
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is imperative. Premised on this observation, the objectives of this study were to understand how the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has impacted the management of students’ data creation, storage and retrieval in the University of Benin, and to comprehend the factors that have constrained the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the management of students’ data. The survey research design was adopted in carrying out the study with administered questionnaires, and chi-square was used to analyze the data
gotten from the field. From this, the researcher deduced that there is a positive relationship between the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and efficient management of students’ data. The university administrators should ensure the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the management of students’ data and measures should be put in place for the training of staff and the availability of computer devices in order to ensure efficiency in the management of students’ data.

This study used the quantitative research method to determine the impact of child labour on academic performance of children in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. The survey design was adopted as the research design for the study and a sample size of one hundred (120) respondents were randomly taken using the simple random sampling technique. The questionnaire instrument was used for data collection and the content validity was used for validation while the test retest method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. The statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 21 was used to analyze the data using the frequency distribution and simple percentage method. The study showed that some women are highly competent for most of the job opportunities in Nigeria but yet are not adequately employed due to diverse reasons such as inequalities as a result of gender.

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.

The study investigated the impact of welfare policy on Niger Delta region. To achieve the purpose of the study, three (3) research questions were raised and answered. The sample size for the study was made up of 100 respondents. The data collected was analyzed using frequency count and simple percentage. The study revealed that marginalization is the caused of the unrest and that the Niger Delta minorities have being agitating since the 1950 that they have been marginalized by the federating units of the Nigeria federation. It was concluded that the hope of the oil multi nationals for a peaceful resolution of the unrest suggests that the basic ef ort is to create dialogue and positive engagement in a transparent manner with the numerous ethnic nationalities in the region and to formulate an action plan for continuous and sustainable pragmatic intervention to end the conflict. The study recommended among others that Dialogue should be embrace by all while the use of force should be de emphasized. The federal government should go into dialogue with all stakeholders to end the unrest

The research examined how monetary policy impacts employment in Nigeria. It used employment as the dependent variable and broad money supply (M2), monetary policy rate (MPR), and inflation rate (INF) as the independent variables. The data spanned from 1991 to 2022. The methods of data analysis employed were the Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model (ARDL), unit root test and co-integration test. The result indicates a long-term relationship among the variables. Specifically, the study found that money supply has a positive and significant impact on employment in the long run, satisfying the a priori expectation. Inflation was found to have both negative short-run and weak positive long-run effects on employment, indicating that high inflation undermines job creation in the short term but may exert mild stimulatory effects over time. Conversely, the monetary policy rate showed no significant effect on employment in both the short and long run, suggesting thatinterest rate adjustments alone do not effectively influence employment outcomes in Nigeria. Based on these findings, the study recommends that policymakers should strengthen monetary expansion policies that increase money supply while ensuring that such measures are complemented by structural reforms to enhance credit access for productive sectors. Inflation management should be prioritized through a balanced mix of monetary and fiscal strategies to reduce its adverse short-run effects on job creation. Additionally, interest rate policies should be complemented with targeted employment and investment programs to improve the responsiveness of the labor market to monetary interventions. The research examined how monetary policy impacts employment in Nigeria. It used employment as the dependent variable and broad money supply (M2), monetary policy rate (MPR), and inflation rate (INF) as the independent variables. The data spanned from 1991 to 2022. The methods of data analysis employed were the
Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model (ARDL), unit root test and co-integration test. The result indicates a long-term relationship among the variables. Specifically, the study found that money supply has a positive and significant impact on employment
in the long run, satisfying the a priori expectation. Inflation was found to have both negative short-run and weak positive long-run effects on employment, indicating that high inflation undermines job creation in the short term but may exert mild
stimulatory effects over time. Conversely, the monetary policy rate showed no significant effect on employment in both the short and long run, suggesting that interest rate adjustments alone do not effectively influence employment outcomes in Nigeria. Based on these findings, the study recommends that policymakers should strengthen monetary expansion policies that increase money supply while ensuring that such measures are complemented by structural reforms to enhance credit access for productive sectors. Inflation management should be prioritized through a balanced mix of monetary and fiscal strategies to reduce its adverse short-run effects on job creation. Additionally, interest rate policies should be complemented with targeted employment and investment programs to improve the responsiveness of the labor market to monetary interventions.

This study investigates the effects of conflict on the academic performance of students at the University of Benin and explores the implications for social work interventions. Drawing on the Social-Ecological Model, the research examines how academic, personal, and social conflicts ranging from grading disputes and interpersonal tensions to financial stress impact students’ academic outcomes and mental well-being. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study analyzes students’ coping mechanisms, evaluates the effectiveness of existing conflict resolution structures within the university, and identifies gaps in institutional support. Findings reveal that unresolved conflicts contribute to decreased academic motivation, heightened anxiety, and lower performance metrics. While some students employ adaptive coping strategies, many rely on avoidance or peer support, which may not yield sustainable academic success. The study highlights the limited accessibility and perceived ineffectiveness of current university conflict resolution mechanisms. It underscores the critical role of social workers in educational settings, advocating for their integration into university systems to provide counseling, mediation, and psycho-social support. The research concludes with practical recommendations for social work-led interventions aimed at fostering a more supportive and resilient academic environment.

This study was carried out on the findings on voters apathy and democratic consolidation in Nigeria a case study of 2023 general elections. The study was carried out to determine the level of voters apathy in the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, identify the causes of voters apathy in the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, and ascertain the effects of voters apathy on democratic consolidation in Nigeria. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprised of residents of Emohua Local Government Area. In determining the sample size, the researcher purposefully selected 147 respondents and 141 were validated. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected and validated questionnaires were analyzed using frequency tables, and mean scores. While the hypotheses was tested chi-square statistical tool. The result of the findings reveals that the level of voters apathy in Nigeria is high. Furthermore, the study revealed that the effects of voters apathy on democratic consolidation in Nigeria includes: political apathy mitigates the idea democracy, poor turnout of voters, poor leadership structure, increases corruption, conflicts, bad government. Therefore, it is recommended that there is urgent need for political education in Nigeria especially the people in the riverine and rural areas. Political education should not be limited to the school system. Both formal and informal approaches should be adopted to orientate the citizens on the need for active participation in the political system. There is the need for mass political enlightenment through the media, adult education programme and civil associations. The citizens should be conscious of the danger of their political apathy. To mention but a few.

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

This study examines the impact of insecurity on national unity in Nigeria with specific focus on the phenomenon of jungle justice in Esan North-East. The research investigates how the rising cases of mob action reflect citizen’s loss of confidence in the state’s ability to ensure security and justice. Findings reveal that jungle justice emerges largely from weak law enforcement
institutions, delayed justice systems and growing mistrust between citizens and security agencies. The study concludes that insecurity undermines national unity by creating fear, division and social tension among citizens. It recommends strengthening of local security structures, trustbuilding between communities and government, and reforms in the administration of criminal
justice to restore confidence in lawful procedures.