COEASU Erudite Journal is an annual multidisciplinary e-journal which interrogates education, humanities, sciences, target groups, library and information science, vocational, technical and entrepreneurial studies, creativity and innovation, management and security issues. It is an essential reading for anyone interested in various aspects of knowledge. Articles are subjected to peer review, thus are of optimal quality. While Erudite Journal is domiciled in the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria, the editorial team consists of distinguished scholars around the world.
Enhancing Teachers’ Quality in Nigerian Colleges of Education for National Development
This paper considered enhancing teachers’ quality in Nigerian colleges of education for national development. Since there cannot be quality basic education except there is enhancement of teachers’ quality and as well as quality teacher education in Nigeria. To guarantee the effectiveness of teachers’ quality in Nigerian colleges of education, a sound teacher education programme is imperative. The authors therefore considered teacher education programmes as an input – output analysis. The paper therefore explained who is a teacher in colleges of education. It provided clear understanding of whom the teacher is and his roles in national development. It also identified ways of enhancing quality teachers in Nigerian colleges of education for national development. It x-rayed, as well as, the accompanying challenges that hinder quality of the teachers and as well as the recommendations or suggestions on how to overcome the challenges to enhance the teachers’ quality, quality of their products and quality of the basic education for national development. The recommendations include among others: continue professional development of teachers in colleges of education; adequate funding of teacher education in Nigeria, just to mention a few.
Enhancement; Teachers’ Quality; Colleges of Education; National Development
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FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENT ENROLMENT IN ARABIC LANGUAGEEDUCATION AT FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL) OYO:CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIC INTERVENTION
The introduction of Arabic education in Nigeria is long before the advent of modern education system in the area. It is a known fact that the first medium of formal education was Arabic language. Thus Arabic language learning in the Arabic department in colleges of education in Nigeria was introduced and Arabic language was taught accordingly. Recently, the enrolment of students to the Department of Arabic language in our colleges of education has drastically reduced. Therefore, this paper aims to analyze the factors influencing student enrolment in Arabic language education at Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo. The only college of special education in sub-Saharan Africa for a decade (i.e. 2008/2009-2017/2018 academic sessions). Secondary data for the sessions under review were used for the study through descriptive method of research. The study highlights the trends in the admission processing into the department in the College, likewise factors responsible for the low intake of students into the department and suggestions were made for improvement in student’s enrolment.
Arabic language, Department of Arabic language, Education, enrolment, students
PROBLEMS IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA: THEORETICAL AND CRIMESTRATEGIC OPTIONS FOR CURBING THE MENACE
The Crime situation in present day Nigeria has various levels of overwhelming impacts on the system and is often looked at as new norm, accepted and built into society. This paper, with the north central and particularly Benue state in view, presents a deep look at crime through sociological theories in today’s Nigeria. It also provides an analytical stance on selected crime problems in the in tune with government approaches through policies and legislations. The paper posits that an adequate and appropriate understanding of different crime theories is vital for effective, proactive and reactive responses to crime problems in contemporary Nigeria. It is thus of the view that the responses so far are not adequate from the lack of theoretical understanding. It is subsequently recommended that the policy making structure of the country bothering on crime needs to go back to the strategy drawing board and advance knowledge on crime theories to enable them fashion out very adequate and appropriate policies, legislations and Judicial responses to Nigeria’s crime problems. Also, Nigeria can do well if she does not only evolve sweet and catchy slogans for programs but strategically ensures the execution of such programs as enshrined in World best practices from other jurisdictions in attempt to curbing crime problems considering that the present attempts have fallen short and inadequate.
Theories, Strategic options, Best practices, Crime
DYNAMICS OF CROSS BORDER AND ITS SECURITY IMPLICATIONS IN WESTAFRICA: NIGERIA- NIGER REPUBLIC EXPERIENCE 1999-2018
Numerous border incidences have been a source of irritant between Nigeria-Niger Republic borders. Borders which are created for contact purposes are expected to be harmonious but this is not the case with Nigeria-Niger borders as in many countries that Nigeria share conterminous boundaries with. Bilateral effect between the two countries such as the establishment of Joint Border Patrol is yet to stern tide of the infractions along the border. This is evident in the smuggling of arms, contraband goods, banditry and many more. This study employed historical research method by using primary and secondary sources. Qualitative approach was adopted by the study which involved gathering of data from primary and secondary source. Interviews were conducted with those who have directly or indirectly experienced forced migration and human trafficking across the West African sub region. The paper made use of oral and archival sources to analysis the process of forced migration and modern slavery of Nigerians in the West Africa region with the issue in contention. Oral interviews were conducted in Nigeria with the victims of migration. Similar interview was also carried out in Benin and Niger Republic with urban dwellers. The study concludes that cross border migration is an indispensable tool for development, but with adequate security apparatus for the receiving state in order to enjoy the perceived benefits of this trend, not only for Nigeria, but also her proximate neighbours. The study recommends that those who are in corridor of power should take a decisive step to decimate these ugly trends in the West African Region.
Migration, Border, Security, Border, ECOWAS, Protocol, Movement
EDUCATION OF PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN INCLUSIVE SETTING
This paper focuses on education of persons with visual impairment in an inclusive setting. The paper sees education is an essential process in human development and that inclusive education encompasses different and diverse students learning side by side in the same classroom. It emphasises that persons with visual impairment should be educated in an inclusive setting for maximum benefit in their educational pursuit, because all over the world, children with disabilities are excluded from schools, because of their disabilities, race, language, religion, gender, and poverty level. This paper therefore examines the following: definition of visual impairment, causes of visual impairment, implications of visual impairment, rehabilitation in visual impairment, inclusive education and persons with visual impairment, and inclusive education for persons with visual impairment in the classroom. The paper therefore, recommends that students with visual impairment should be educated in inclusive classroom for maximum benefits and the teachers of students with visual impairment should diversify teaching by collaborating with other regular teachers to come up with robust methods and strategies to help foster the education of students with visual impairment in an inclusive classroom.
Education, Inclusive Setting, Visual Impairment
IMPACT OF FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL ON EDUCATION AND TEACHERDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
This paper argues that the current fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria has caused serious havoc on so many aspects of the country’s economic, social, political and educational endeavours. Due to this, the paper examined the impact of fuel subsidy removal on teachers’ education and development in Nigeria. Based on the review of literature, it was established that the fuel subsidy removal has undermined the sector of teacher education and development as it caused education to be less accessible to teachers due to cost of transportation, increased teachers’ cost of living, brought about protests that lead to disruption of academic activities, funding challenges to educational institutions, underdevelopment of teacher professional development processes, difficulty in teacher recruitment and retention as well as decreased teachers’ morale. It is concluded that improving the teacher education and development during the crises of fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria requires a multi-faceted approach. It is therefore recommended that government should focuses on investing in teacher training, professional development, incentives, technology, collaboration, and evaluation. By prioritizing the needs of teachers and supporting their growth, the quality of education in Nigeria can be enhanced even in challenging economic circumstances
Fuel subsidy removal, teacher, education, development
GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONTECHNOLOGYINFRASTRUCTURE IN TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTIONSOFLEARNING
Government policies play a critical role in the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure in teacher training institutions of learning. These policies influence funding, access, quality and sustainability of ICT facilities which are essential for equipping future educators with digital literacy and pedagogical tools. This paper explores the impact of government interventions on ICT development, identifying challenges such as insufficient funding, implementation gaps, and regional disparities. It further underscore how these issues can be addressed by fostering robust ICT environments in teacher training institutions of learning through increased funding, improved policy frameworks, and stakeholder engagement.
Government policies, ICT infrastructure, teacher training institutions of learning, digital literacy
CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONNEL IN NIGERIAN ACADEMIC LIBRARIESIN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
Career development is an essential part of library personnel because it ensures and drives their growth, development and success in the profession. It is multifaceted in nature which involves continuous learning, skill enhancement, competence and professional growth. In the energetic setting of information management, library personnel have to adapt technological advancement, evolving information seeking behaviours and the changing needs of their users. In recent years, there has been a continuous recognition of the need for constant and uninterrupted professional development in the field of librarianship. The purpose of this paper was to examine the level of career development of library personnel in contemporary society in Nigeria and how it impacts their job performances. The study adopted a desk methodology where secondary data were basically collected from existing literature and looked into already published studies and reports. The resources were easily accessed through online journals and information materials from libraries. Therefore, this paper explored the key components of career development for library personnel, the role of mentorship and the institutional support focusing on the various strategies and programmes that have been implemented to support career development of library personnel. It also explored the key competences and skills required for a successful career development in librarianship. In addition, the paper discussed the challenges and opportunities that the library personnel encounter in the journey to their career development and offers recommendations for improvement
Library personnel, career development, professional growth, continuous learning, mentorship, academic libraries, Nigeria
SPORTING ACTIVITIES AS A DETERMINANT OF SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OFSTUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OFEDUCATION (SPECIAL) OYO.
Advent of hearing impairment usually hits on the social life of students with hearing impairment, ranging from isolation, low self-esteem, depression, aggression and others. These factors may impact on the students’ relationships with their environment except they are integrated into the social activities in the community they belong. This study investigates sporting activities as a determinant of social adjustment of students with hearing impairment in the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Using a structured questionnaire, data was collected from 100 students with hearing impairment. The Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency count and simple percentages. The findings revealed that a significant proportion of the students actively participated in organized sports as 50% of the respondents strongly agreed that they regularly participate in organized sporting activities, which positively influenced their social adjustment, including the development of friendships, increased confidence, and a sense of belonging within the College community. However, challenges such as limited access to facilities and communication barriers were also identified as 8% disagreed. The study concludes that participation in sporting activities plays a crucial role in enhancing the social adjustment of students with hearing impairment. It was recommended that improved accessibility, inclusive sports programs, and peer support systems be advocated to further enhance the students’ social experiences
Sporting Activities, Social Adjustment, Hearing Impairment
TEACHERS’ AWARENESS AND UTILISATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCETOOLS IN ORAL ENGLISH CLASSROOM
This study investigated teachers’ awareness and utilisation of artificial intelligence tools in Oral English classroom in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. The study adopted the descriptive research design. Twenty public secondary schools were randomly selected from 42 public secondary schools in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select two SS II English language teachers from each school making a total of 40 teachers. In all, a total number of 40 SS II English language teachers participated in the study. Two research instruments were used for data collection. They are: Teachers’ Awareness of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Oral English Classroom Questionnaire (r=0.74), and Questionnaire on Teachers’ Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Oral English Classroom(r=0.78). Data collection for the study lasted three weeks. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics of percentage, frequency count, mean and standard deviation. Findings of the study revealed that the level of teachers’ awareness of artificial intelligence tools in Oral English classroom was high. It also revealed that the extent to which teachers utilize artificial intelligence tools was low. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that teachers of English language in secondary schools should be trained on how they can use artificial intelligence tools to teach Oral English because its application to teaching of Oral English has positive impacts on students’ learning. Curriculum planners should provide instructional designs that are Artificial Intelligence-based. Government should provide artificial intelligence tools that will make teaching and learning of English language easy.
Teachers’ awareness, utilisation, Artificial Intelligence, Oral English
IMPLICATIONS OF POVERTY AND EDUCATION ON POTENTIALS OFINDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN NIGERIA
This study investigates the impact of poverty and education on individuals with special needs in Nigeria. The findings reveal that poverty significantly affects access to essential services, including education, healthcare, and social services, leading to poor socio-economic and psychological outcomes. In contrast, education has a positive impact, but limited access and quality hinder skill acquisition and independence. The study emphasizes the need for inclusive education, teacher training, and economic empowerment programs to support individuals with special needs. Recommendations are made to address the inter-sectionality of poverty and education, promoting equal opportunities and empowerment for individuals with special needs in Nigeria. This study contributes to the understanding of the complex relationships between poverty, education, and special needs in Nigeria.
Poverty, Education, Special Needs, Employment
FUNCTIONAL ADULT AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATION FORPROMOTINGNATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA
This paper examined the roles of functional adult and non-formal education in promoting a sustainable national security in Nigeria. In Nigeria, security challenges such as terrorism, kidnapping, armed robbery, religious intolerance, banditry, and assassination have been linked to falling education standards, youth unemployment, and corruption. Adult and non-formal education aims at preventing violent conflict in advance and educating individuals and societies for peaceful and harmonious coexistence, which in turn promotes tolerance, non-violence, equity, respect for one another, and social justice. The study employed a systematic method of review. Secondary data was used in the study. Literate individuals and societies resolve conflicts peacefully without resorting to violence or war, which adversely affects the socio-economic, political, and cultural life of the people and the development of any nation. This type of education aims to prevent future conflicts and educate individuals and communities to coexist peacefully and harmoniously, promoting values like tolerance, non-violence, equality, and respect. The findings of the study revealed that educated individuals and societies are more likely to resolve disputes without resorting to violence, which negatively impacts society, politics, culture, and development. In Nigeria, ethnic tensions sometimes arise due to underdevelopment, falling education standards, corruption, unemployment, and political, social, and economic disparities, leading to violent clashes and conflicts. This research examines various aspects of adult and non-formal education, such as the features of functional adult and non-formal education for sustainable national security, some of the causes of insecurity in Nigeria, and some relationships between functional adult and non-formal education for promoting national security in Nigeria. It also identifies challenges in adult and non-formal education and proposes strategies to achieve national peace, security, and development.
Adult Education, Non-Formal Education, National Security, Peaceful coexistence, and Social Inclusion
ASSESSING RECORD-KEEPING PRACTICES AND FINANCIAL LITERACY ASPREDICTORS OF FINANCIAL STABILITY IN SMES
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria face significant challenges, including financial instability, which contributes to high failure rates and hampers economic development and job creation. Poor record-keeping practices and limited financial literacy are critical barriers to effective resource management and operational sustainability. This study investigates recordkeeping practices and financial literacy as predictors of financial stability in SMEs. Specifically, it examines the extent to which these factors influence financial stability. A descriptive research design was employed, with purposive and stratified sampling techniques used to select 200 respondents from a population of 935 SMEs. Data collection was carried out using a researcher designed questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.89.The findings revealed that effective record-keeping enhances financial management, transparency, compliance, and access to credit, fostering business growth. Financial literacy enables SME owners to make informed decisions, manage risks, and engage in long-term financial planning, promoting profitability and stability. Together, these practices equip SMEs with the tools to overcome challenges, secure funding, and maintain financial health. It is recommended that SMEs invest in financial literacy training, adopt systematic record-keeping practices, and utilize financial advisory services. Governments and financial institutions should also provide resources to enhance these capacities, ensuring sustainable growth in the SME sector.
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Financial stability and literacy, Recordkeeping practices, Business growth, Economic development
FUND UTILISATION ON DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AFIJIOLOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE
The study investigated the influence of fund utilization on development of secondary schools in Afijio Local Government Area, Oyo State. The research design adopted for this study was descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 17 principals and 632 teachers in the 17 public secondary schools in Afijio Local Government Area, Oyo State. All the 17 principals involved the study. Also, simple random sampling technique was used to select 15 teachers each from the entire 17 public secondary schools in Afijio Local Government Area, Oyo State making 255 sampled teachers. Two set of self-designed questionnaires titled Funding Questionnaire (FQ) and Students’ Development Questionnaire (SDQ) were used to collect data from the respondents. Frequency counts, simple percentages and mean were used to analyse data collected based on research questions raised while Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to analyse data collected based on the formulated hypothesis at p<0.05. The results showed that the sources of funding of secondary schools included fund generated from PTA, education tax fund and donation, Old Students Association and government grants. The cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains had high, moderate and steady development rate respectively. Also, the result indicated a high positive relationship between fund utilisation and development secondary schools (r = 0.595, p<0.05). The study concluded that fund utilisation had significant influence on the development of secondary schools in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State. It was therefore recommended that all stakeholders in education should assist in funding secondary education in order to improve the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of the students.
Affective, Cognitive, Development, Fund utilization, Psychomotor, Secondary schools
ÌLÒ Ẹ̀FẸ̀ FÚN YÍYANJÚ ÌṢÒRO ÌBÁRA-ẸNI-GBÉ-PỌ̀ AJẸMÓṢÈLÚ GẸ́GẸ́ BÍÓ ṢEHÀN NÍNÚ ÀWỌN ÀṢÀYÀN ÌWÉ ERÉ-ONÍTÀN YORÙBÁ
Ipò tí àwù jọ wà nípa è tò òṣè lú bó-o-ba-o-pá , bó-ò-ba-o-bù-ú-lẹ́sẹ̀ , ì rẹ́nijẹ, ìṣowó ìlú mọ́kumọ̀ku, jàgídí jàgan à ti àwọn ìwà ìbà jẹ́ mìí ràn tí ó gbilẹ̀ lágbo òṣè lú ni ó bí iṣẹ́ ìwádì í yìí. Èròńgbà iṣẹ́ ìwádì í yì í ni lá ti wò bí ìlò ẹ̀ fẹ̀ ṣe lè yanjú ìṣòro ìbára-ẹni-gbé-pọ̀ nínú ètò ìṣèlú, nípa fífi òó tọ́ ọ̀rọ̀gún aṣebi lára, kí èyílèjẹ́ àríkọ́gbọ́n fún àwọn ẹlòmíràn, tí yóò sì tún kọ́ àwùjọ ní ẹ̀kọ́ìwàì-kóraẹni-níjàánu àti ìwà ọmọlúàbí. Ọgbọ́n ìṣèwádìí tíiṣẹ́ ìwádìí yìí tọ̀ ni ṣíṣe ìtúpalẹ̀ kíkún lórí àkóónú àwọn ìwé mé jì tí a ṣà yàn fún ìtúpalẹ̀lórí bí àwọn òǹkọ̀wé ṣe lo ẹ̀fẹ̀, láti yanjú àwọn ìṣòro ìbára ẹni-gbé-pọ̀ ajẹmóṣèlú. Àwọn ìwé eré-onítàn ajẹmẹ́fẹ̀ ní èdè Yorùbátí a yàn ni Orí Mẹ̀kúnnù àtiÀgbò Orí-Ìso. Tíọ́rììfojú-ìmọ̀-ìbára-ẹni-gbé-pọ̀-àwùjọ-wò-lítíréṣọ̀ (Sociology of Literature) àti tíọ́rì ìmọ̀ Ìlò-Àmì Ajẹmáwùjọ (Social-Semiotic) ni ọ̀pákùtẹ̀ lẹ̀tíiṣẹ́ìwádìí yìírọ̀ mọ́, láti wo bí ìlò ẹ̀fẹ̀ ṣe lè dẹ́kun àwọn ìwà ìbàjẹ́ ní agbo òṣèlú, nìwọn ìgbàtí ójẹ́ pé àwùjọ ni àwọn olóṣèlú ń ṣe ìjọba lé lórí àti péinú àwùjọ ni lítíréṣọ̀ ti hù jáde. Iṣẹ́ìwádìí yìíṣe àwárí péìlò ẹ̀fẹ̀ gẹ́gẹ́ bí ọ̀nà ìfòótọ́-ọ̀rọ̀-gúnni-lára, lè kọ́ àwọn olóṣèlú àti àwọn tí ó wà nídìí ètò ìṣàkóso ní ẹ̀kọ́ ìwà ì-kóra-ẹni níjàánu, tíìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ àti àlàáfíà yóò sìjọbá ní àwùjọ, gẹ́gẹ́ bí ó ṣe jẹ yọ nínú àwọn àṣàyàn ìwé àmúlò. Ìgúnlẹ̀iṣẹ́ìwádìí yìí ni pé kiìjọba àti àwùjọ máfi ojú rénà àwọn àṣàilẹ̀ wa pátápátá, kí afi àyè gba ìlò ẹ̀fẹ̀ gẹ́gẹ́ bíi ijánu fún ìwà ìbàjẹ́, kí ẹ̀míìkóra-ẹni-níjàánu lèfẹsẹ̀ múlẹ̀ síi ní àwùjọ, pàápàá ní agbo òṣèlú. Yàtọ̀ sí èyí, kí ètò ààbò àti ti ìdájọ́ má dijú sí ẹjọ́ títa-lólobó ìwà ìbàjẹ́ nínú ẹ̀fẹ̀ tí wọ́n báfi àwọn aṣèbàjẹ́ lágbo òṣèlú ṣe, kí wọ́n lè yíìwà padà. Bákan náà, kí àwọn olóṣèlú típẹ̀tẹ̀pẹ́ tẹ̀ ẹ̀fẹ̀ bá ta sí lára gbìyànjúláti ṣe àtúnṣe.
Ẹ̀fẹ̀ , Ìbára-ẹni-gbé-pọ̀ , Ìkóra-ẹni-ní jàánu, Ìṣòro, Ìṣè lu
CLAUSAL MOOD AS EXCHANGE IN SELECTED COVID-19 MESSAGES FROMTHE NIGERIA CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL
The COVID-19 Pandemic has been a global health crisis, necessitating widespread public health messaging to curb its spread. In Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) played a crucial role in sensitizing the public through various communication channels, including short message service (SMS) and social media. This study examines the use of mood and health belief model cues in selected COVID-19 sensitization messages from the NCDC, analyzing their interpersonal meanings and alignment with the Health Belief Model (HBM). Both qualitative and quantitative data analyses were carried out in the research. Being a descriptive research, the study adopted a mixed approach. The qualitative aspect of the study adopts Halliday’s Systemic Functional Grammar (SFG) with a focus on the interpersonal metafunction, alongside Rosenstock’s Health Belief Model (1974), to explore how linguistic choices influence public health communication what the result were also quantitatively represented in pie and bar charts. Data were collected from SMS messages received by the researchers and others, as well as messages retrieved from NCDC’s social media platforms. The messages were analyzed based on mood structures and their corresponding health belief cues. Findings indicate a predominant use of declarative and imperative moods, which serve to inform and direct public behavior. The study concludes that mood and modality function as critical discourse strategies in COVID-19 messages, influencing public perception and adherence to health guidelines. The insights from this research contribute to the understanding of language as a tool in health communication and provide recommendations for enhancing sensitization strategies.
Mood, Exchange, COVID-19, Sensitization, Health Belief Model
EMERGING TRENDS IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY FOR EFFICACY INMODEL FARMING AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION
The general global community has been plagued by peculiar traumas, consequent upon the effect of climate change; connected to environmental, societal and economic dilemmas. Subsequently, the outbreak of pandemics and wars among others have truncated the pathway to conventional agrarian system, upon which majority of our larger society have lived on. These global challenges pose threats to food security and safety. The challenges call for urgent need for innovation, scientific responses and technological approaches. Backed by the many current alarming situations, many food-related trends have emerged in recent times in quick response to the global issues. This work therefore, is directed at unveiling possible technologies in the agricultural and food industry that could replace the conventional, exhaustive and less-proficient methods, to a shift to approaches that are more result-oriented agricultural productivity and food sustainability. The quantity in terms of yield and food quality is also is highly sustained. The trends include, but not limited to food production system, such as: indoor vertical farming, farm automation, livestock farming, sensor and data technology, greenhouse, precision agriculture, artificial intelligence, crop monitoring, livestock, monitoring, farming drones, and autonomous farming machines. The benefits of the modern trends to food production and security are inexhaustive; nevertheless, this has however not exonerated the innovation from myriads of its peculiar challenges, while pursuing the most appropriate and rewardable methods
Agricultural Technology, Emerging Trend, Food Production, Food Sustainability, Sustainable Farming
OIL POLITICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION IN IBIWARI IKIRIKO'SOILY TEARS OF THE DELTA
Poems provide a unique window into diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences, promoting empathy and understanding. This paper therefore, examined oil politics and environmental degradation in Ibiwari Ikiriko’s Oily Tears of the Delta. Ikiriko’s Oily Tears is a collection of thirty poems, twenty-three of which are on the oil motif. Out of hirty poems in the collections, twelve were analyzed and used for this study. These are; “Evening Already”, “Oily Tears” ,“The Call of the River Nun”,“Okara’s Nun”, Okara’s, Delta Tears”, “Remembering SaroWiwa,”, “For Ken” , “Ogoni Agony,“To Alfred Diete-Spiff”, “Rivers at 25” and “Oily Rivers”. Ikiriko is seen as an important Nigerian poet from the Niger Delta who has published a lot of poetry collections that expose the problems of degradation, oil exploitation and environmental pollution. Minority rights appear to be more contentious wherever resource-distribution is contested. Oil and Power are linked inextricably in the poetry that Ibiwari Ikiriko has written on the Niger Delta mosaic. Power determines control and dispossession. Thus, the poet has depicted the attitude of the state and its centres of control towards the condition of the oilbearing communities. The exercise of state might is cast as a strategy of repression which is designed to ensure accumulation for the state and its privileged entities. This paper is to examine the extent to which the poems of Ikiriko, stand as mirrors on various sites of tension and conflict in the Niger Delta
Oil, Politics. Environmental degradation
BINARY SALTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OFSECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN QUALITATIVE INORGANIC ANALYSIS INOYO METROPOLIS
The study examined the effect of binary salts on academic achievement of secondary school students in qualitative inorganic analysis. The study employed quasi experimental design with pretest, posttest, non – randomized control group and non – equivalent intact groups. The study was carried out in Oyo Educational Zone of Oyo State. 450 senior secondary II Chemistry students were used for the study. The instrument for data collection was Test of Concept of Qualitative Inorganic Analysis developed by the researcher. Kuder Richardson was used to establish the reliability of the instrument and the coefficient of internal consistency gave an index of 0.87. The data gathered from the instrument was analysed using Analysis of Covariance {ANCOVA} statistic. Findings revealed that students taught qualitative inorganic analysis using improvised materials as salts have higher academic achievement than those taught the same concept using standard salts. It was recommended that Chemistry teachers should be using dried plantain peels powder and limestone ore in the teaching of qualitative inorganic analysis
Binary salts, academic achievement, qualitative inorganic analysi
THE ROLE OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS IN LANGUAGETEACHING AND LEARNING
The paper examines the multifaceted roles of applied linguistics in language teaching. The field of applied linguistics is indispensable in shaping the landscape of English language education, offering valuable insights, innovative approaches, and transformative solutions to the challenges faced in teaching and learning English. From its theoretical foundations to its practical applications, applied linguistics plays a central role in enhancing language teaching and learning experiences. It fosters a critical understanding of language as a dynamic social phenomenon which empowers learners to navigate linguistic diversity, challenge language ideologies, and engage in meaningful communication across cultures and contexts. By integrating linguistic theory with educational practice, applied linguistics informs language teaching strategies that are effective, contextually relevant, and learner-centered. Applied linguistics serves as a bridge between theoretical linguistics and language education, facilitating the implementation of evidence-based practices that address the diverse needs of language learners. Through the pivotal role of applied linguistics in practical application of language learning methodologies, this paper underscores the importance of applied linguistics for teachers to make informed decisions about curriculum design, instructional strategies and assessment practices in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of language teaching worldwide.
Applied linguistics, Language teaching, Language learning, Strategies, Curriculum.
ATTITUDES OF THE UPPER BASIC SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS TO BANDITRYAND KIDNAPPING IN OYO STATE.
This study investigated the attitude of the upper basic students of Social studies student’s Perception on banditry and kidnapping in Oyo State, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive research design. Ten public senior secondary schools were randomly selected from eleven public secondary schools in Oyo West Local Government Area of Oyo State. Thirty (30) SS II students were randomly selected for each school, making a total of 300 SS II students Oyo West Local Government Area of Oyo State. One instrument was used for data collection: Social Studies Students’ Attitude to Banditry and Kidnapping Questionnaire (r=0.76). Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentage scores, mean and standard deviation. Findings of the study revealed that Students’ attitude to banditry and kidnapping was negative because the weighted mean of 2.38 was below the threshold set at 2.50. Also, it indicated that there was no significant difference between male and female students’ attitude to banditry and kidnapping (t = .414; df=148; p>0.05). This implies that gender did not cause a variance in students’ attitude to banditry and kidnapping. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that students should be sensitized to continue to have negative attitude to banditry and kidnapping, security operatives should be more proactive in curbing the menace of kidnapping and banditry, there should be effective community policing and government should provide employment opportunities for the unemployed youth.
Social Studies Students, Attitude, Banditry, Kidnapping
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF TOURISM ASSETS AND THE CHALLENGES OFTOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN IBARAPA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA,OYO STATE, NIGERIA.
The paper investigated the spatial distribution of tourism assets, importance and the challenges of tourism development in Ibarapa-North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Data were collected through field observation, questionnaire administration and oral interview from 300 respondents randomly selected from the three major settlements that housed the tourism assets. Data were analyzed through GIS technique, cross tabulation, pictures and simple percentages. The analysis revealed the presence of randomly distributed assets in the study area which are classified as natural, religious and cultural. These assets contributions to socioeconomic development of the area were hindered by insufficient information, dearth of infrastructural facilities, poor government intervention on tourism development, insecurity among other factors. Improve tourism development policy and implementation, adequate funding, upgrading of infrastructural facilities, improve security and provision of adequate information about the tourism assets in the area were recommended to improve their contributions to socio-economic development.
Tourism, Assets, Socio-economic, Development, Challenges, Ibarapa-north
LEXICONS INDEXING SOCIAL ISOLATION AND TREATMENT: A DISCOURSEANALYSIS OF MEURSAULT'S LANGUAGE USAGE IN ‘THE STRANGER’ BYALBERT CAMUS
The increasing prevalence of social isolation and its link to depression has drawn significant scholarly attention globally. Economic instability and shifting social structures have exacerbated these issues, leading to growing concerns about mental well-being. Previous studies define isolation as an aversive psychological state associated with poor mental and physical health outcomes. However, this study analyzes the lexicon in Albert Camus’ The Stranger’ to examine how language reflects existentialist and absurdist themes with a view to investigating how economic instability can contribute to distress and social isolation today. Qualitative research method was used for the study. To buttress this point, interviews were conducted with twenty (20) families to investigate how economic instability might have contributed to distress and social Isolation. The paper concludes by recommending strategies for fostering psychological resilience and reducing the impact of isolation on mental health.
Language, Isolation, Depression, Absurdity, Existentialism, Alienation
THE ROLE OF EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT IN DELAYING ADOLESCENTMARRIAGE AMONG UI-FCES STUDENTS IN OYO STATE
This study examines the role of education and employment in delaying adolescent marriage among UI-FCES students in Oyo State, Nigeria. Adolescent marriage remains a significant challenge in many developing countries, including Nigeria, where socio-economic and cultural factors often hinder efforts to address it. The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data from 50 respondents with qualitative insights to evaluate the impact of educational attainment, employment opportunities, and their combined influence on reducing the prevalence of early marriage. The findings revealed that higher levels of education significantly delayed the age at first marriage, as it empowers adolescents with knowledge, skills, and aspirations. Similarly, employment and economic independence enhanced financial stability, reducing the pressure for early marriage. However, socio-economic and cultural barriers, such as poverty, gender norms, and limited job opportunities, limit the effectiveness of these factors. The study concludes that education and employment are critical tools for combating adolescent marriage and recommends targeted interventions, including expanding access to education, creating employment opportunities, and addressing cultural norms, to maximize their impact. These findings underscore the importance of multi-sectoral strategies in empowering adolescents and promoting sustainable development
Education, Employment, Adolescent, Marriage
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND PLAY-WAY APPROACH AS DETERMINANTS OFACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN LEARNERS WITH MILD INTELLECTUALDISABILITY IN IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
The paper investigated assistive technology and play-way approaches as determinants of academic achievement in learners with mild intellectual disability. Three (3) hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significant. The first hypotheses shows the degree of freedom (DOF) = (R1) (C-1) = Row =(5-1)(4-1) = 4* 3 = 12 C = Column. The level of significance is 0.05 and tabulated value = 21.0261. This implied that there is a significant relationship between assistive technologies as determinants of teaching /learning process. The second hypotheses showed that the degree of freedom (DOF) = (R-1)(C-1) R = Row = (5-1)(4-1) = 4*3 = 12 C = column. Level of significance = 0.05 and tabulated value = 21.0261. Since the calculated value is greater than the tabulated, the Null hypotheses was rejected. The last hypotheses was that the Degree of freedom (DOF)= (R-1) (C-1) = R =Row = (5-1) (4-1) = 4*3 = 12C-Column.Level of significance = 0.05 tabulated value = 21.0261.Since the calculated value was greater than the tabulated value, the Null hypotheses was rejected. This implies that there is significant relationship between assistive technology and play way approaches as determinants on teaching/learning process of learners with mild intellectual disability. Some of the recommendations made include; curriculum planners should inculcate assistive technology and playing approaches in curriculum development for teacher education in Nigeria among others
Assistive technology, play-way approach, Learners, Mild intellectual disability, academic achievements.
THE POLITICS OF FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA AS A KEY DRIVER OF SOCIALCHANGE
Food security in Nigeria has become a precarious political and social issue, interwoven with socioeconomic inequalities and political decisions. The politics of food security in Nigeria directly impacts social change. This paper explores the politics of food security in Nigeria as a key driver of social change. With over 70% of the population living in food insecurity, the role of political instability, government policies, and economic challenges cannot be overlooked. Additionally, malnutrition remains prevalent, particularly in vulnerable groups such as children and internally displaced persons (IDPs), exacerbated by inefficient governance and inadequate agricultural policies. The paper examines how political elites use food security as a tool for political leverage, resulting in a fragmented approach to addressing the underlying causes of hunger. The paper applies theoretical lenses such as Political Economy and Social Change Theory to explore these dynamics in detail. The study concludes that unless food security is treated as a national priority, social inequalities and poverty will continue to rise, preventing the achievement of social change in Nigeria
Food, Key Driver, Politics, Security, Social Change
MODERN ENTREPRENEURSHIP: A PANACEATO CHALLENGES FACING FINE AND APPLIED ARTS EDUCATION STUDENTS
This paper explores the potential of modern entrepreneurship as a solution to the challenges faced by Fine and Applied Art Students in Education. It argues that modern entrepreneurship education can be a total solution to the challenges facing the students in vocational and technical education as a whole. And providing them with proven modern technical skills and knowledge needed in the industries to succeed with the currents gap in our creative industries; while also promoting the needed innovation that trend economic growth toward our gross domestic products in the country. Its characteristics, benefits proved the necessity to be inclusive in our syllabus and curricula for post-secondary and tertiary educational institutes. Modern Art entrepreneurship requires a combination of artistic talents, business skills, and modern entrepreneurial spirit to fill-in the needed gaps in our creative industry. The paper emphasis the needs to upgrade the use of modern or seasoned modern entrepreneurships skills rather than repeating an old-fashion scale of training students on the need to just fulfill the requirement
Modern Art Entrepreneurships, Fine and Applied Arts, Vocational and Technical Education, Skill and Knowledge, Creative Industry and Innovations.
INFLUENCE OF INSECURITY AND DISEASE OUTBREAK ON TEACHING ANDLEARNING OF MATHEMATICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOOLS OF IBARAPAREGION OF OYO STATE
This study investigated the effects of insecurity and disease outbreak in teaching and learning of Mathematics in secondary school. The population consisted of one thousand and five hundred (1,500) respondents, selected from secondary schools that were purposively selected from three local government areas in the region. A sample of three hundred (300) students was selected by a simple random technique for the study. A self-made and well-structured questionnaire was used to answer two research questions formulated for the research. Mean rating was used to analyze the data collected from the respondents. It was revealed through the result of analysis that insecurity and disease outbreak had adverse effects on teaching and learning of Mathematics in secondary school. The study recommend that instructional facilities that will support online teaching of Mathematics should be provided in secondary schools to enhance teaching-learning process in such situations when physical classes are prohibited
Academic Achievement, Disease Outbreak, Insecurity, Teaching-learning process
IMPACTS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ON ECONOMIC GROWTH INNIGERIA.
This study examined the impact of small and medium enterprises on economic growth in Nigeria. Ex- post facto design served as the research design. Secondary data sourced from CBN statistical bulletin were used for analysis of data. The study applied both descriptive and quantitative techniques to evaluate the impacts of small and medium enterprises on economic growth in Nigeria. Specifically, the study used error correction mechanism (ECM) model for evaluation. The results revealed a positive and significant impact on small and medium enterprises on economic growth in Nigeria. Also, the result showed a uni-directional causality relationship between small and medium enterprises and real gross domestic product (RGDP) in Nigeria flowing from commercial bank loan to SMEs (BLS) to real gross domestic product (RGDP). The study concluded that small and medium enterprises play significant role in stimulating economic growth in Nigeria. The study therefore recommends that the adequate infrastructure should be provided to ensure better output production and transported at lower costs as well as generating jobs and other positive externalities by the small and medium scale enterprises. The government can enhance employment opportunities by increasing her spending in providing good roads, electricity and other necessary social amenities. More so the government (both federal and states) should adopt policies towards maintaining a favourably low commercial and micro-finance banks’ lending rate to SMEs as this will help improve the level of investments in SMEs, which is expected on the long run, to improve the aggregate asset base and aggregate capitalization of SMEs, and this in turn, will have significant positive effect on the GDP of the country.
Small and Medium Enterprises, Economy, Economic Growth and Sustainable Economic Growth
APPRAISAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES FOR SUSTAINABLE RURALECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
It is high time Nigeria capitalized on its abundant renewable energy resources to meet the growing needs of its population while simultaneously addressing socio-economic challenges. Achieving this requires a broad and comprehensive set of procedures for all the sectors of its economy and enabling environment which will facilitate the transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy with all the economic and health benefits that are intertwined. Thus, this review paper illustrated how renewable energy technologies will be significant tools in achieving a sustainable energy mix and meeting the growing needs of the Nigerian populations particularly the rural communities. In the paper, five renewable energy resources - solar, wind, hydro, biomass and geothermal energy resources and their renewable technology potentials were discussed. Thereafter, the indispensable roles of the organizations/institutions and the various policies responsible for governing the development of renewable energy resources in Nigeria were expatiated. Also, as a result of their immense contributions in promoting sustainable energy development for economic growth of the rural dwellers, various barriers facing renewable energy resources were discussed. The paper concluded that Renewable energy is a viable solution to the energy challenges of developing countries in which Nigeria is inclusive because of the numerous benefits they have over the non-renewable fossils source of energy. Finally, owing to these challenges, some recommendations were proposed to the Nigerian government to provide adequate policy framework and enabling environment for renewable energy to flourish in the country. Also, in order to ensure long term development of renewable energy and energy efficiency, the government must partner with philanthropists, local and foreign investors as well as non-governmental organizations
renewable energy resources, solar energy, wind energy, biomass energy, hydro energy, geothermal energy, rural dwellers/communities, sustainable economic growth