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Item International Migration and the Living Standard of People of Edo, Nigeria(Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences 22(2), 2024) Braimah Ehiagwina Sunday; Gberevbie Daniel Eseme; Chidozie Felix C.; Osimen Goddy UwaThis study evaluates the effect of international migration on the living standard of the Bini people of Edo State, Nigeria. Using a convenience sampling technique, a total of 401 respondents were selected from the seven (7) local government areas that constitute the Edo South senatorial district, where the Bini people are located. The study adopted a survey research design, using qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. Structured questionnaires and focused group interviews served as the research instruments. Data were analysed using thematic and regression analysis. Linear regression was engaged with the aid of IBM SPSS Statistics V21.0, using themes relevant to the research. It finds that remittances from migration have improved the living standard of the Bini people and recommends that policies be made and directed at remittance-receiving households to improve the utilisation of remittances for the greater benefit of the people and State.Item Covid-19 Pandemic and Global Health Governance(Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences 22(2), 2024) Folorunso Gideon Ibukuntomiwa; Duruji Moses Metumara; Chidozie Felix C.; Osimen Goddy UwaThe study is focused on COVID-19 and how it has shaped the global health governance discourse in the past few years. Acknowledging the World Health Organisation as the chief global health body, the study highlighted the roles of the organization in managing global health crisis since its inception and how pandemics have had enormous impact on international relations. This study employs ex post facto research design with qualitative approach. Using content analysis, the study analysed the efforts of global health institutions on COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges faced, and objective goals to be achieved. The study concludes that the development of capacity by individual states and sub-regions is a major leap towards better health governance. Global health governance depends largely upon collaborative and collective efforts. It recommends the system strengthening approach, the one health approach and more collaborations and partnerships to consolidating on the successful eradication of the COVID-19 disease. The discussion around COVID-19 cannot be exhausted in a short while, due to the long-lasting effects that it has had on the world. This study offers unique perspective to understanding pandemic management and measures to improve preparedness for future outbreak.Item Evaluating the Influence of International Conventions on Child Marriage in Nigeria: Progress towards Achieving SDG Target 5.3 by 2030(Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences 22(2), 2024) Silva Asagba Omolola; Duruji Moses Metumara; Chidozie Felix C.; Osimen Goddy UwaThis study provides a critical examination of the impact of international conventions on child marriage in Nigeria. It sheds light on the persistent and overlooked consequences in various overlooked regions in relation to achieving target 5.3 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The study raises two key questions: the extent to which these conventions have influenced policies and legal frameworks regarding child marriage in Nigeria, and how cultural, social, and economic factors intersect with the implementation of these conventions within the Nigerian context. This study employs a qualitative research method, primarily relying on secondary data sources to explore the underlying factors contributing to child marriage. The research delves into relevant documents and literature to identify factors such as family honor, societal norms, gender inequality, and the endorsement of family decisions. The findings highlight how gaps in policy and legal frameworks, combined with inadequate enforcement and a lack of commitment from leaders, worsen the complex challenges linked to child marriage. Additionally, the study argues that child marriage is a reflection of existing social norms and contributes to the perpetuation of a culture of child slavery and sexual exploitation. As the 2030 deadline to eliminate harmful practices like child, early, and forced marriage as well as female genital mutilation approaches, it is crucial to enhance efforts to end child marriage in Nigeria. The findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive awareness campaigns, sensitization, and the enactment of laws against child marriage. This underscores the urgent need to reinforce legal and policy enforcement mechanisms to tackle this deeply rooted issue in Nigeria.Item Drivers and outcomes of international migration on infrastructural development of Edo State, Nigeria(Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development 8(8), 2024) Braimah Ehiagwina Sunday; Gberevbie Daniel Eseme; Chidozie Felix C.; Osimen Goddy UwaThe Bini people of Edo State, located in the Edo South senatorial district, have been the focus of a study investigating the impact of international migration on Nigerian infrastructure. The study employed a descriptive-qualitative approach, using a survey research methodology and structured questionnaires to gather data from 401 respondents. The study used regression and thematic analysis to examine the collected data, focusing on the connection between migration and the advancement of infrastructure. The findings suggest that low incomes, job insecurity, and the development of domestic infrastructure contribute to the momentum behind international migration movements. The study suggests that remittances from migrants and investments are needed to alleviate the situation, highlighting the need for a more inclusive and sustainable approach to addressing the challenges faced by the Bini people in Edo State.Item Gender Social Norms Among Internal Migrant Communities in South-West Nigeria(Journal of Ecohumanism Volume: 3, No: 7, 2024) Silva Asagba Omolola; Duruji Moses Metumara; Chidozie Felix C.; Osimen Goddy UwaThis study delves into the complex relationship between migration, gender social norms, and child marriage within internal migrant communities in Southwest Nigeria. Existing research has demonstrated that the dynamics of child marriage and migration are intricately interwoven and contingent upon specific contextual factors. This relationship is further nuanced by the dual pressures of conflict and forced displacement, which can exert both upward and downward influences on child marriage practices. Drawing from the prevalence of child marriage across multiple boards, specific normative factors were identified, such as a girl's chastity as a means to preserve family honour, a preference for male education and opportunities, the perception of girls as a financial burden leading to early marriage, and the societal view of girls primarily in roles as wives and mothers. These norms constrain girls' participation in decision-making processes and reinforce their subservient roles. The intersecting impact of these social norms on poverty and prolonged insecurity contributes to the perpetuation of child marriage. Insights from studies on legalities surrounding the permissible age for marriage underscore the significant sway of societal norms in determining marriage timing. These insights provide a foundation for the development of interventions and policies promoting gender equality and safeguarding the rights of individuals affected by child marriage. Despite a growing volume of research on child marriage, there remains a research gap within humanitarian contexts, particularly migration. This study seeks to address this gap by exploring the complex interplay between migration, gender, and social norms in shaping child marriage practices, specifically within the Nigerian context.