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Democratising Continental Peacebuilding Architecture in Africa: Strategy for Attainment of Agenda 2063 of the African Union
(Journal of African Union Studies Vol. 13, No. 3, 2024-12-01) Osimen Goddy U.; Joseph Ruth Modupeoluwa; Omidiora Oluwasegun; Adi Isaac
Africa’s journey toward sustainable peace is hindered by centralised, top-down peacebuilding frameworks that often overlook local contexts and community needs. The main argument is that democratising peacebuilding within the African Union’s (AU) Agenda 2063 can lead to a more inclusive and effective approach, enhancing the long-term success of peace initiatives. Based on regime theory, which emphasises the need for cooperation and common norms, this study employs qualitative methods to examine both constraints and opportunities in AU policy papers, reports, and academic literature. Findings indicate that engaging local actors—such as community groups, women, and youth—promotes local ownership and durable peace. Recommendations highlight the need for increased local involvement and sustainable funding to advance Agenda 2063’s peace goals.
Interrogating Russo-Ukrainian War’ Implications for Human Security and Global Economy
(IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 27, Issue 6,, 2022-06) Osimen Goddy U.; Adi Isaac; Micah Ezekiel Elton Mike
The recent attack on Ukraine by Russia on February 24, 2022 constitutes one of the biggest threats to both humanity and global economic growth in recent time since the end of the Cold War. The already stormy environment of global inflationary pressures amidst of rising cost of food and energy prices, disrupted financial market and supply chains following the coronavirus pandemic, climate change issues, the war have aggravated the supply and demand tensions, damaging purchaser comportment and threatening global economic growth and development. Recent projections by UNCTAD estimate that the world economy will be a full percentage point of GDP growth lower than expected owing to the war. It is on this framework the paper seek to interrogate the Russian-Ukraine war and its implications on humanity and global economy. It revealed that one of the major reasons Russia going into war with Ukraine is to protect its border and to maintain its regional influence in the east of Europe. Therefore, it is important to appreciate and recognize how the invasion affected humanity and global economic activities and the implication for the future. Political leaders should put in effort to discourage war like the Ukraine-Russia war, and should learn how to use negotiation as a conflict resolution tool. Most importantly, engage civil society and international community on discussions on the negative effects of war and the hard realities of what war can do to either countries’ now or future. This will serve a better option rather than hard economic policies on either side. It has shown that sanctions against a warring country is not an optimal solution because it has spillover effects into other countries who are not part of the war, especially when the warring countries are trade partners of other countries who are not involved in the war.
N-Power program and youth empowerment in Nigeria
(Cogent Social Sciences Volume 11, 2025 - Issue 1, 2025) Osimen Goddy U.; Etoroma Oghenemaro Miracle; Pokubo Ibiso; Adi Isaac
The study assessed the impact of the N-Power program on youth empowerment in Lagos State, Nigeria. A cross sectional survey design was used to select the beneficiaries of the program, while both questionnaires and interviews were used as a source of data collection from the respondents. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. However, the key informant interview which were purposefully selected, were therefore analyzed by means of transcribing. Though the program has recorded a level of success in curbing unemployment and alleviating poverty in the study area, the study however revealed some challenges faced by the program, which include irregular payment of allowances, corruption among N-Power personnel, among others. The study therefore recommends among others, prompt and timely payment of stipends to the beneficiaries of the Program, as well as the posting of beneficiaries to their nearest place of residence.
Repositioning Nigeria Towards Sustainable National Integration Through National Orientation Agency
(2022) Osimen Goddy U.; Akintoye Festus Ayodimeji; Adi Isaac
Threats of disunity keep ravaging Nigeria’s independence since 1960. The need for disintegration from the nation grows over time especially from the south-eastern and southsouthern regions of the country, and this eventually resulted in Nigeria’s civil war of 1967-1970. Hostilities promoted by ethnic tensions are also higher than ever before. Insurgency which started in the north-eastern region since 2009 has continued to claim several lives and properties till date. Herdsmen and farmers conflicts have also continue to escalate in the north-central region of the country. While, cattle rustling and armed banditry keeps growing in the northwestern region. Attacks and bombardments of oil facilities have been employed by aggrieved militants in the Niger Delta Region to get at the country. Religious intolerance has also continued to result in confrontations that often claim several lives across the northern region of the country. The thrust of this paper is hinged on these threats that have been confronting Nigeria’s national unity. The paper appraises efforts of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in the task of promoting national integration in Nigeria. Descriptive analysis was adopted in this paper and data were sourced through secondary means from journal articles, magazines, newspapers, bulletins, lecture notes, diaries, and the internet. The paper revealed some of the impediments to national integration in Nigeria to include but not limited to: politics of identity, corruption among the political elites, power struggle and allocation of resources to the federating unions, religious intolerance, and internal conflicts as well as overcentralisation of power. Recommendations were then made towards repositioning the country’s sustainable national unity.
The Rising Insecurity In Nigeria: Interogating The Linkage Between Poverty And Banditry
(Educational Administration: Theory and Practice 2024, 30(5)., 2024) Oladoyin Anthony Mayowa; Osimen Goddy U.; Adi Isaac; Dada Omolara
Security creates an environment in which people in an economy can set goals and invest in their future and where social bonds and institutions are strengthened, which leads to economic growth and development. The paper went into detail about the rise of insecurity in Nigeria and how security threats and banditry are linked to the country's high poverty level. Even though poverty is not the only reason why people in Nigeria engage in banditry and other related crimes. Poverty was identified as a major cause in the paper. Other reasons cited include religion and a lack of education, both of which may be indirectly related to poverty. According to the study, banditry has direct consequences such as the destruction of lives and property and the displacement of people, as well as indirect consequences such as a decrease in foreign investment, a widening in the production gap of food items, a spike in food prices, deterioration of educational institutions, and loss of confidence of local and foreign investors, among others. Banditry is worsening Nigeria's poverty situation. The study concludes that insecurity threatens not only the affected Northern region of Nigeria, but also the country's overall growth and development. To address the insurgency problem in Nigeria, the government should focus not only on combating insecurity through militancy, but also on developing human capital and empowering the youth.
The Rising Insecurity In Nigeria: Interogating The Linkage Between Poverty And Banditry
(Educational Administration: Theory and Practice 30(5), 2024) Oladoyin Anthony Mayowa; Osimen Goddy U.; Adi Isaac; Dada Omolara
Security creates an environment in which people in an economy can set goals and invest in their future and where social bonds and institutions are strengthened, which leads to economic growth and development. The paper went into detail about the rise of insecurity in Nigeria and how security threats and banditry are linked to the country's high poverty level. Even though poverty is not the only reason why people in Nigeria engage in banditry and other related crimes. Poverty was identified as a major cause in the paper. Other reasons cited include religion and a lack of education, both of which may be indirectly related to poverty. According to the study, banditry has direct consequences such as the destruction of lives and property and the displacement of people, as well as indirect consequences such as a decrease in foreign investment, a widening in the production gap of food items, a spike in food prices, deterioration of educational institutions, and loss of confidence of local and foreign investors, among others. Banditry is worsening Nigeria's poverty situation. The study concludes that insecurity threatens not only the affected Northern region of Nigeria, but also the country's overall growth and development. To address the insurgency problem in Nigeria, the government should focus not only on combating insecurity through militancy, but also on developing human capital and empowering the youth.