Edo State

The study employed a survey research design and used self-administered questionnaires. A sampling design of 100 respondents was selected which composed of 20 wielding shop owners, 20 tailoring shop owners, 20 transportation company, 20 shoe making shop owners and 20 technicians in Edo State. Findings from the study show that electronic tax system has improved tax compliance as it is easy for tax payers to assess their tax obligation accurately and enable them file their returns on time. On other hand, the new system has also helped ease the work of EIRS staff and to a small extent led to an increase in tax collection in Edo State. Findings from the study also show that the attitude of tax payers and that of EIRS staff towards the use of e-tax is positive as a considerable number viewed the use of the system as being good. Findings from the study further indicate that the new system has increased costs on the tax payers side. Findings from the study also show that the current e-tax servers are overwhelmed by the number of users hence they are so slow. Findings from the study further show that the electronic tax filing system has the potential of increasing tax compliance and revenue collection in EIRS but a lot has to be done to avert the obstacles that may not make it possible.

This study aimed to analyze the maintenance management practices in-use in industrial and assembly buildings with a view to enhancing the life and function of the buildings. To achieve the aim, the study identified the maintenance management practices used in industrial and assembly buildings in Edo State, investigated factors influencing the choice of maintenance management practices used, evaluated the challenges faced and examined the strategies to mitigate challenges faced in implementing maintenance management practices in the study area. These objectives were analyzed using the mean item score. Data from 60 responses out of a total sample of 100 professionals were analyzed. The research identified ‘‘preventive maintenance” to be the most prevalent and commonly used maintenance management practice in Edo State, followed by “corrective maintenance” and then by “predictive maintenance”, “Condition based” and “Total- productive maintenance” were the lowest ranking 5th and 6th. The research results further showed “the type of the building”, “Criticality of equipment” and “age of the building” ranked the highest being 1st,2nd ,3rd respectively other factors like “manager preferences” sand “building location” were outlined less crucial from the research results. Regarding challenges, building complexity, high-cost maintenance and lack of skilled personnel, topped the charts as the most
prevalent challenges. Ranking 1st, 2nd, 3rd respectively other challenges “building location” were deduced less challenging and ranked lowest. Amongst the strategies that can be adopted to mitigate challenges, “Training and Development programs” was ranked 1st, followed by“implementation of cost benefit analysis” and “better incentives for maintenance personnel” ranked 2nd and 3rd

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

The study is focused on the attitude of public relations practitioners towards public relations in higher institutions in Edo state. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the extent Public relations practitioners in higher institutions of learning in Edo state practice the profession in line with Nigerian Institute of Public Relations guidelines and to examine the challenges facing Public Relations practitioners in higher institutions in Edo state. The survey research method was used to gather the data used for the study. However, the population for this study is 150 while the sample size is 109. Findings revealed that Public relations practitioners in higher institutions of learning in Edo state have a positive attitude towards the practice of public relations and they practice the profession in line with Nigerian Institute of Public Relations guidelines. However, poor funding and lack of experience are major challenges facing practice of public relations practitioners in higher institution of learning in Edo state. The researcher therefore recommended among other things that Management should ensure that the Public rela tions unit be well funded and that public relations practitioners are well paid to ensure their well-being. The researcher also recommended that Public relations practitioners in higher Institution of learning should uphold the ethics of the profession in order to earn respect in the society. The focus of the study is attitude and perception of public relations practitioners towards public relations in higher institutions, which will help maintain mutually beneficial relationship between management and the public.

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of groundwater flow direction in Iyuku, Auchi, offering valuable insights into hydrogeological conditions and the factors influencing groundwater movement. The wells were chosen to ensure spatial coverage of different geological formations and topographical variations. Key parameters such as hydraulic head, ground surface elevation, and static water level were measured using a Global Positioning System (GPS) device and a dip meter. The hydraulic head was calculated by subtracting the water table depth from the surface elevation, providing insights into groundwater movement. A total number of ten (10) hydraulic head values were analyzed which ranges from 121.92 to 297.882. The collected data were processed using ArcGIS 10.8 software, which was utilized to generate a potentiometric surface map indicating groundwater flow direction. The GIS-based methodology allowed for precise mapping and visualization of the spatial distribution of groundwater movement within the study area. The results of the study revealed that groundwater in Iyuku, Auchi, predominantly flows from the northeastern region toward the southwestern region. This flow pattern is driven by variations in hydraulic head, which is influenced by factors such as topography, geological formations, and groundwater recharge and discharge zones. The presence of fractured basement rocks and
sedimentary deposits in the area plays a crucial role in groundwater movement by creating pathways for water infiltration and flow. Furthermore, the study identified that unregulated human activities, such as improper waste disposal, sewage leaks, and agricultural runoff.

This study investigates the relationship between Value Added Tax (VAT) revenues, inflation, and infrastructural development in Edo State, Nigeria, over the period 2015– 2024. VAT, a consumption-based tax introduced in Nigeria in 1993, has become a key
source of non-oil revenue, supporting investments in health, education, and agriculture. Despite steady VAT allocations, infrastructure outcomes remain uneven, raising questions about the efficiency of resource utilization. The study aims to assess the contribution of VAT revenue to infrastructural development, examine the role of inflation, and evaluate how effectively fiscal resources are transformed into tangible outcomes. Secondary data were obtained from Edo State Citizens Accountability Reports, FAAC disbursement records, Audited Financial Statements, and the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin. Short-run dynamic modeling was employed to analyze the relationship between VAT revenue, inflation, and infrastructure development. Findings show that VAT revenue is a highly significant determinant of infrastructure, with each additional billion Naira generating approximately 194.455 million Naira in development outcomes, while inflation is statistically insignificant. Transformation efficiency is approximately 19.4%, indicating gaps in financial management and governance. The study concludes that strategic planning, enhanced public financialxiii management, diversified funding sources, and effective institutional capacity are essential to maximize VAT’s impact on sustainable infrastructure development in Edo State.

This study is on factors responsible for child abuse and neglect among secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo state. The total population for the study is 200 students of Oredo local government of Edo state. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages and frequencies The major instrument used for this study was the questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed and validated by experts in the department of curriculum and instructional technology, faculty of education, university of Benin, Benin City, Edo state. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques such as tables, frequencies counts, and simple percentage. Findings of the study reveals that most children with single parent are vulnerable to sexual abuse, they are also likely to have issues with their relationship in future. It was also reveal that parent’s poor standard of living can cause harm to a child’s mental development. It was recommended that voluntary organization for the prevention and protection against child abuse should periodically organize in-house seminars, workshop and other educative programs in villages, quarters to enlighten parents and children on the dangers of child street hawking and other forms of child abuse.

This study examines local-state government relations and issues of local government autonomy in Nigeria using Edo State 2010 – 2018. The study adopted the survey design on the foundation to which data were sourced from a sample of 120 respondents. The study adopted the chi-square to aanalyse the research hypotheses. The result shows that there is no significant relationship between local government and state government in Edo State. Secondly, the findings show that there is significant relationship between State Joint Local Government Account and the financial autonomy of Local Government Councils. The study further shows that there is a slight significant relationship between the administrative structures of Local Government Councils and control and manipulations of the State Government. The study recommends that in order to ensure smooth and cordial relationship between the State and the Local Government in the areas of fiscal relations, there is need for either restructuring or total abolition of the State Joint Local Government Account in the South Western Nigeria States. This is to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness and accountability of the Local Government in rural development. In the case of restructuring, the federal Government should re-examine the section that provide for the creation of the State Joint Local Government Account in order to ensure proper monitoring and punishment from the organ that violate the laid down procedure. This could be achieved by the introduction of machinery assessment and supervision of policies and projects that the allocations send to the State Joint Local Government Account is used for. This will largely reduce the extent at which the state Government tamper with the Local Government in the areas of rural development and to a large extent increase the level of autonomy of Local Government of the region. On the other hand, the State Joint Local Government Account could be abolished to ensure that there is no intermediary between the Local Government and The Federal Government in the distribution of allocation. This will enable the Local Government to be responsible and accountable for all her actions and inaction. This will eradicate unjustifiable coordination of the State Joint Local Government Account by the State Government. Hence, if any of these recommendations is being tested, it will go a long way in reducing the over-dependency of the Local Government on the State Government. This will end up strengthening the Local Government in their autonomy, rural development and accountability, and the efficiency and effectiveness in the policy formulation and implementation.

Fish seed production is a fundamental aspect of aquaculture, ensuring the continuous supply of high-quality fish seeds for commercial and subsistence fish farming. This study examined the fish seed production practices in Ovia North-East and Ovia South-West local government areas of Edo State, Nigeria. The objectives were to assess the socio-economic characteristics of fish seed producers, evaluate their management practices, analyze production output, and identify constraints affecting fish production in the study area. The non-probability chain referral sampling procedure was employed, with data collected from 100 fish hatchery operators using structured questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using S.P.S.S Version 15.0, and presented using descriptive statistics, including tables, charts, and percentages. The findings revealed that fish seed production is largely undertaken by middle-aged (51.9%), experienced (40.5%), and predominantly male operators (94.9%). Also, Clarias gariepinus and Heterobranchus bidorsalis (97.5%) were predominant species bred in hatcheries. Water quality management was a key concern, as many operators relied on basic flow-through systems (73.2%) and oxygenation methods (25.6%) to maintain optimal conditions. Broodstock reuse was common, with most operators (89.7%) allowing a recovery period of 3 – 4 months before reuse. The study identified poor water quality leading to fry mortality (55.7%), financial constraints (27.9%), feed availability and cost (13.9%), and theft (2.5%) as the major challenges faced by hatchery operators. Based on the findings, the study recommends enhanced training programs, targeted funding schemes, better water quality management strategies, and security measures to enhance efficiency and overall productivity of fish seeds in the study area. Also, further studies should be carried out on other aspects of the fish seed production value chain to enable a comprehensive understanding of the fish seed production in the study area.

This study explored the Effectiveness of The EdoBEST programme in schools in Edo state, using Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City as the case study. It emphasized the importance of EdoBEST programme in the improvement of education in Edo State, as well as its impact in schools that has adopted the programme. Chapter one provided the introduction to the study, including the background, aims, objectives, research questions, purpose and structure of the research. Chapter one also included the statement of the problem, thereby analyzing and problematizing the EdoBEST programme. The literature review in chapter two provided an overview of the subject matter the study investigated the influence of the EdoBEST program in schools in Edo State, by gathering the views of education stakeholders in Benin, especially the ones directly involved in the EdoBEST programme. The methodology gave an overview of the research process. This included the research design, which revealed the research plan and sampling. Questionnaire were used during the field work as data gathering tools. In chapter four, the findings obtained from respondents' viewpoints were revealed. The results and outcomes from the findings were also discussed. In Chapter five, Summary, recommendations and suggestions on the study were given