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Curtailing structural violence in Nigeria: the legislature and poverty alleviation in the fourth republic
(The Journal of Legislative Studies, 2024-08-26) Oni Samuel; DELE-DADA MOYOSOLUWA PRISCILIA; Gberevbie Daniel E.
The pivot of the legislature in addressing structural violence in a democratic polity is its responsibility of enacting legislation for good governance, representing citizens’ interests in the public policy formulation process and performing oversight functions for equitable distribution and access to public goods and services. In Nigeria, the elimination of poverty has remained a major focus of every successive government, however, more than half of its populace still live in poverty and continue to battle with challenges emanating from inequality in societal structures. This study applies a systematic literature review to gather data and analyse the legislature’s impact on poverty alleviation in Nigeria’s fourth republic. The study reveals the extent of the capacity of the Nigerian legislative institutions to push for the development of the nation the socio-political dynamic of the country impeding legislative oversight of the implementation of government policies and programmes and the implication of accountable and transparent governance in the country.
Governmental expenditure and National development of Nigeria, 1990-2020: an empirical review
(F1000Research, 2024-01) Atobatele Abolaji; Moliki Ahmed; Olaoye Olusegun; Gberevbie Daniel E.; DELE-DADA MOYOSOLUWA PRISCILIA
Background One of the main goals of the government is to ensure a development that would enhance the living standard of the people in the society. In this regard, capital expenditure that would promote infrastructure is most desired. However, in Nigeria, the government spends more on administrative cost (recurrent expenditure) than capital expenditure. Under such condition, contributions to economic growth and national development become an illusion. Methods This study employed Augmented Dickey Fuller Test (ADF) with Bound testing procedure, time series data that covers the period from 1990 to 2020 in Nigeria were used. Results The result from the analysis showed that governmental expenditure has a significant effect on the national development of Nigeria. All the variables have a long-run relationship with economic growth (RGDP), according to the ARDL model’s results. If the government poor policies on education, health services, and infrastructure etc. are addressed, in the long-run, Nigeria will achieve monumental development. Conclusion Open Peer Review Approval Status 1 2 version 1 19 Nov 2024 view view Anthony Orji , University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria 1. Uju Victoria Okoli , Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria 2. Any reports and responses or comments on the article can be found at the end of the article. Page 1 of 13 F1000Research 2024, 13:1393 Last updated: 05 JAN 2025 Corresponding author: Abolaji Atobatele (abolaji.atobatele@covenantuniversity.edu.ng) Author roles: Atobatele A: Conceptualization, Formal Analysis, Investigation, Methodology, Writing – Original Draft Preparation, Writing – Review & Editing; Moliki A: Conceptualization, Project Administration, Writing – Original Draft Preparation, Writing – Review & Editing; Olaoye O: Conceptualization, Formal Analysis, Writing – Original Draft Preparation; GBEREVBIE D: Conceptualization, Supervision, Writing – Original Draft Preparation; Dele-Dada M: Conceptualization, Investigation, Writing – Review & Editing Competing interests: No competing interests were disclosed. Grant information: The Covenant University Centre for Research, Innovation, and Discovery (CUCRID) provided invaluable financial support during the course of this study, which the authors of this paper would like to acknowledge and appreciate. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript. Copyright: © 2024 Atobatele A et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. How to cite this article: Atobatele A, Moliki A, Olaoye O et al. Governmental expenditure and National development of Nigeria, 1990-2020: an empirical review [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] F1000Research 2024, 13 :1393 https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.157915.1 First published: 19 Nov 2024, 13:1393 https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.157915.1 The study adopted indices such as expenditure on Social and Community Services, Economic Services and Administrative Services to reflect the dynamics of government expenditure coupled with the yearly data garnered from the Central Bank of Nigeria spanning from 1990 to 2020.
Inclusive or Exclusive Democracy? Interrogating Structural Violence in Elections in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
(Pak. j. life soc. Sci. 22(2), 2024) DELE-DADA MOYOSOLUWA PRISCILIA; Gberevbie Daniel E.; Olu-Owolabi Fadeke
Election is primate to democracy to the extent that it serves as a benchmark for evaluating a country's democratic quality. The recognition, acceptance and respect of the right to vote and be voted for is thus highly fundamental in a democratic system. However, the electoral sphere in Nigeria, since the country's return to democracy in 1999, has been marred by systemic issues that amount to structural violence. This includes gross violations of political rights, the marginalization of women and youths, and widespread manipulations and inconsistencies. These troubling aspects not only hinder the democratic process but also perpetuate inequalities and injustices within the system. With the overall objective of interrogating structural violence in Nigeria’s electoral system, this study adopted a qualitative approach using secondary data sources and thematic analysis. Findings of this study revealed the structural limitations and inequalities prevalent in the country’s elections. Since Nigeria’s return to democracy, structural violence has taken different forms and has had significant implications for the country’s electoral system. This study concludes that structural violence in the electoral process is detrimental to the country's democratic quality, social cohesion, and long-term stability.
Legislative oversight and structural violence in the Lagos State Health Scheme: A study of Alimosho Local Government Area
(Research Journal in Advanced Humanities, 2023) DELE-DADA MOYOSOLUWA PRISCILIA; Gberevebie Daniel E.; Owolabi Fadeke E.
Structural violence imposes constraints on achieving equitable, affordable, accessible, and high-quality public services, encompassing healthcare. Despite establishing the LSHS, aimed at providing healthcare irrespective of economic status, residents continue to experience deprivation, restricted access, and substandard healthcare services. Doubts arise regarding the efficacy of legislative oversight in mitigating structural violence. This study explores this issue by employing a comprehensive methodology involving primary and secondary data collection through literature reviews, questionnaires, and interviews. The analysis reveals that the prevalence of structural violence within the LSHS cannot be exclusively attributed to deficiencies in the oversight responsibilities of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Lingering disparities, limited accessibility, unaffordability, and inadequate healthcare quality persist. Contributing factors encompass inadequate funding mechanisms, and deficiencies in communication, among others. Challenges such as executive interference, corruption, and the absence of a robust legislative framework impede the effectiveness of oversight.
Mitigating structural violence through legislative oversight: examining poverty alleviation programmes in Nigeria
(Cogent Social Sciences 2024, VOL. 10, NO. 1, 2024) DELE-DADA MOYOSOLUWA PRISCILIA; Gberevbie Daniel E.; Owolabi Fadeke E.
The focal point of legislative efforts in addressing structural violence within a democratic framework lies in its duty to promulgate laws promoting good governance, advocating for citizens’ interests in public policy formulation, and executing oversight functions to ensure equitable distribution and access to public goods and services. In Nigeria, the elimination of poverty has remained a major focus of every successive government; however, more than half of its population still lives in poverty and continues to battle challenges emanating from inequality in societal structures. This study uses a secondary source to gather data and analyze the legislature’s impact on poverty alleviation in Nigeria’s fourth republic. The study reveals the extent of legislative intervention in alleviating poverty in Nigeria, the effectiveness of those actions and finally identifies ways through which the menace of poverty could be eliminated in Nigeria.
STRUCTURAL VIOLENCE AND POLICY OUTCOMES OF ENROLLED JUNIOR OFFICERS IN LAGOS STATE HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME
(Covenant University Ota, 2025-04) DELE-DADA MOYOSOLUWA PRISCILIA; Covenant University Thesis
With the increasing recognition and importance of health for both human welfare and economic progress on a global scale, nations are progressively reinforcing their commitments and dedicating more resources toward initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes and societal advancement. However, in Nigeria, significant barriers persist for citizens in accessing quality and affordable healthcare services, despite the presence of the National Health Insurance Scheme. Decentralisation of the scheme's operationalization to the states, aimed at expediting efforts toward universal coverage in healthcare has not effectively countered disparities in healthcare, especially in Lagos State. The operationalisation of the LSHIS seems to reinforce structural violence manifested in escalating out-of-pocket costs, insurance-type discrimination, poor healthcare provision, and favoritism to individuals capable of direct payment. The study thus investigated how structural violence has impacted on the policy outcomes of the LSHIS with an interest in junior officers on grade levels 01-07 in five sampled ministries across Lagos State. To achieve the stated objective, primary data were collected using questionnaire and interviews. Data gathered were analysed using frequency, percentage, and ordinal regression. The study adopted case study research design and employed vulnerability and equity theories as its theoretical framework of analysis. The study's findings indicated that denial of quality healthcare services has negatively impacted the policy outcomes of the scheme, leading to dissatisfaction, self- medication, and increased compensation claims, among other issues. This is due to unavailable resources, significant delays in claims processing by hospitals, and some illnesses not covered by insurance. Furthermore, the study revealed that inequity adversely affects the scheme's policy outcomes, resulting in a lack of trust, accessibility problems, and instances of substandard care. These issues stem from challenges in the reimbursement process, the nature of patients' illnesses, and resource availability. Additionally, the study found that discrimination negatively impacts the scheme's policy outcomes, causing delays in receiving timely care, hesitation in seeking medical attention, and a general sense of reluctance among enrollees. This persistence of discrimination is due to the extensive coverage and higher costs of private insurance compared to state- provided insurance. Finally, the study showed that continuous out-of-pocket payments have led patients to forgo necessary care and not adhere to recommended treatment plans. This is because the current scope of the scheme focuses on common illnesses, and there is a lack of certain medicines in hospital inventories. The study, therefore, recommended expanding the coverage of the health insurance scheme to include a wider range of medical conditions to meet all essential healthcare needs. Also, there should be a feedback mechanism to allow patients to report any bad performance by the healthcare providers. The study concluded that implementing incentive programmes, such as performance- based bonuses and flexible working hours, for healthcare providers within the scheme will enhance quality service delivery, adherence to standards, and patient satisfaction.