Igho-Osagie N.

This study examined efficiency management and accountability in Nigeria with particular focus on Akoko Edo Local Government Area. The study adopted a descriptive research design and utilized a sample size of 250 respondents drawn from the local government civil service to assess the relationship between accountability practices and management efficiency. The study revealed that corruption has significantly affected the efficiency of management within the civil service, thereby reducing productivity, weakening institutional performance, and limiting effective service delivery in the local government area. The findings further indicated that inadequate monitoring mechanisms, weak enforcement of ethical standards, and lack of transparency contributed to poor administrative outcomes. Based on these findings, the study recommended the urgent need to strengthen anti-corruption measures in public institutions through improved oversight, enforcement of accountability frameworks, and promotion of transparency in administrative processes in order to enhance efficiency, restore public trust, and improve productivity in the civil service of Akoko Edo Local Government Area and Nigeria at large

Insecurity in Nigeria presents a complicated challenge that has defied several management efforts by the government. the issues of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, ritualism, trafficking, and the like have continued to appear at the front burner of national discourse. Yet, little progress has been made to address these issues. However, one area that has not attracted sufficient attention is marginalization, which studies have established as the nexus between marginalization or its variant, exclusion, and insecurity. This study examined the relationship between marginalization and insecurity in Southeast Nigeria, using Orlu Local Government Area as a case study. Orlu was chosen due to its notoriety as one of the centres in the Southeast where insecurity is pervasive. The study utilized a structured questionnaire to elicit responses from a randomly selected 100 respondents from Orlu Local Government Area. The entire study was anchored on the frustration-aggression hypothesis that argues that when a person or group is frustrated, the result can be aggression. The study found that the Igbos are marginalized, being excluded from holding key political positions in Nigeria, disallowed from partaking in the decision-making process in Nigeria, and overlooked by the Nigerian government in many issues challenging the region; restricted from accessing basic infrastructure in Nigeria, empowerment initiatives in Nigeria, and approved loans in Nigeria; and restricted from effectively relating with other ethnic groups, as well as discriminated against due to their ethnic background. Furthermore, the study found that the name ‘Igbo’, which carries identity and stereotype, the experience of the civil war, envy for the entrepreneurial skills of Igbos, and the industry of Igbos, were the causes of marginalization of the region. The study recommends that the government need to convene a regional meeting to address specific challenges faced by the region; intensify actions towards separating genuine agitators against marginalization and opportunists; and compensate the victims of the Civil War as promised post-war.

This study aimed to investigate subsurface lithological structures at the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, using the 2D electrical resistivity method. Field data was acquired using the Wenner-Alpha configuration, and processed using RES2DINV software to generate 2D resistivity models. The results revealed a multi-layered subsurface structure, typically consisting of an upper layer of alluvium (soil) with varying amounts of clay, underlain by layers of shale and sandstone. The resistivity values ranged from 131 Ωm to 6239 Ωm. Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) data provided further insights, identifying five distinct layers and providing more accurate depth and thickness information compared to the Wenner array. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of the 2D electrical resistivity method in characterizing subsurface structures and provides valuable information for construction planning and geological assessments in the study area.

This study evaluated the social work intervention strategies for the remediation of Child abuse in the mitigation of such disaster, it specifically examined the factors promoting Child abuse and neglect , investigated the effects of Child abuse in the lives of the victims and the society at large, ascertained the people's perspective and knowledge about Social Workers and how they have intervened so far and examined most children who are depressed and isolated as a result of abuse from caregivers and significant others. The theories that help to inform this study are applicable to the many forms of child maltreatment. These theories include Ecological Systems Theory, Trauma- informed care, Attachment theory, family system theory, social learning theory/intergenerational transmission of violence, general strain theory, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Self-control theory, filicide typology, three-factor theory and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. The result of the research showed that the main
factors that contribute to child abuse includes poverty and economic instability , lack of education and healthcare , cultural norms that condone violence, Parental attitudes towards corporal punishment: Parents who believe in physical punishment are more likely to abuse their children, Socio-economic status: Children from poorer families are at a higher risk of abuse because sometimes they are forced to labor very hard for the family, Child's age and sex: Male children and those in certain age groups are more vulnerable to abuse, Conflict and instability, parental history of abuse, weak child protection systems. non-challant attitude
of the government towards perpetuators. The study utilized the survey Research design and the qualitative approach, the population of the study was made up of persons residing in Sajnt Saviour Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State, who have been residing there for at least six years, who have been abused and neglected and willing to participate and also understand the phenomenon being investigated. The sample size of the study was 100, which is made up of 50 males and 50 females and participants were selected through simple random sampling method. The study utilized the interview guide that were used to interview the selected and consented participants on a one-on-one basis. The data collected were thematically analysed and presented in a qualitative pattern of research. The results of the analysis showed that social workers have helped in the intervention of child labour and neglect in areas of education, family and marital status. This is to state that the practice of social work in Saint Savior Community has helped to ratify many vices that the children are faced with in some of the institutions like education and family. The research also entails social workers helping to advise parents about their children’s abuse and neglect
and also caution couples on the dangers of divorce on their children and how it can affect them negatively.