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    An assessment of the impacts of community development initiatives in Awgbu Town in Anambra State, Nigeria
    (Research Journal in Advanced Humanities, 2024) Chukwudi Ekene Celestina; Owoh Emeka Emmanuel
    This research evaluates how the Awgbu community has contributed to the general development of Anambra State, how it has benefited from state government efforts, and how it has responded to demands and initiatives from the government between 2015 and 2023. Community Development (CD), Social Capital, and the Diffusion of Innovations theories are the underpinning theoretical framework of analysis used for the study. The research design used in this paper was a descriptive survey, with data collected from primary and secondary sources. Since the study was intended for the entire population of Awgbu town, Slovin’s sample determination formula and the purposive random sampling technique were employed. Specifically, a sample size of 400 respondents was targeted, and 286 returned questionnaires were used for data analysis. The gathered data were displayed on the Logical Data Framework (LDF) and subjected to a quantitative statistical data analysis technique that involved weighted mean and frequency tables. The results show that the Awgbu community has significantly influenced Anambra State’s growth. Through its participation in the Choose Your Project Initiative (CYPI), the community has actively reacted to requests from the government. Nonetheless, the research discovers that, among other things, inadequate money, oversight, and leadership crises impede the community’s advancement.
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    Poverty alleviation policies and elitist approach in Nigeria: An assessment
    (Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, 2024) Adebajo Adeola Aderayo; Chukwudi Ekene Celestina; Olu-Owolabi Fadeke Esther; Salako Samuel Anuoluwapo
    Poverty, as a phenomenon, remains an obstacle to global sustainable development. Although a universal malaise, it is more prevalent in underdeveloped countries, including Nigeria. However, because of its devastating impacts on the Nigerian economy, such as increasing death rates, high crime rates, insecurity difficulties, threats to national cohesion, and so on, successive administrations have implemented poverty alleviation programs to mitigate the consequences of this disease. Worryingly, despite a multiplicity of projects and massive human and natural resources invested to match global standards, Nigeria remains impoverished. The curiosity at how these programs fail, either because of implementation hiccups or because elites’ wealth and power influence these programs spurred the paper to assess poverty alleviation policies and elitist approaches in Nigeria. The study employed the desk study approach, as it examined secondary sources such as books, journals, articles, and magazines. Its theoretical underpinning was the elite theory. The paper discovered that several factors such as corruption, the elitist nature of the policies which in disguise reflect public interests, lack of continuity, lack of coordination and monitoring system, misappropriation of public resources, and others, led to the poor performances of government in alleviating poverty in Nigeria. The paper concludes that, while the rate of poverty index in Nigeria rises year after year, poverty alleviation efforts in Nigeria have had little or no influence on the Nigerian economy, since most of these projects are purely reflective of the elites’ interests rather than the masses. Therefore, the paper recommends that for there to be a reduction in poverty incidence in Nigeria, a holistic developmental approach should be adopted, the policies formulated and implemented should sync with the needs of the citizens, and quality and viable programs should be sustained and financed irrespective of change in government; public accountability should be instilled; proper coordination and monitoring system should be domesticated, etc
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    LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AS THE KEY ANCHOR FOR POST-COVID-19 PANDEMIC, STATE RESILIENCE AND SUSTENANCE IN AFRICA: A STUDY OF NIGERIAN HEALTH SYSTEM EXPERIENCE AND SUPPORT FOR SDG 3
    (Journal of Lifestyle & SDG's Review, 2024-12) Eneanya Augustine Nduka; Bello Moruf Ayodele; Oladoyin Anthony Mayowa; Fasanmade Olopade Olufemi; Chukwudi Ekene Celestina
    Objective: The study aimed to interrogate how leadership and state capacities were developed to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and sustain state resilience for future emergencies. Theoretical Framework: The 1977 Institutional Theory of Meyer and Rowan is chosen for the underpinnings of this study. Methodology: The study adopted secondary sources of data collection and analysis. The secondary sources include Journals, books, newspapers, and the Nigeria Centre for Disease and Control. The thematic analysis technique was adopted to elicit concepts, coded into categories. The categories were later pattern-matched to generate themes adopted to answer the research questions. Results: The study showed that leadership and state capacities for resilience can be developed, managed, and sustained for future crises or emergencies. Discussion: Leadership development in the post covid era in states and different governments will undoubtedly contribute to goal 3 (SDG 3) of the 20230 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Agenda. This goal 3 emphasised good health and wellbeing. Research Implications: Policymakers will gain more information on policymaking during post-covid in society. Originality/Values: Africa and generally developing countries were worst hit during Covid-19 and should embrace all efforts toward leadership development of post Covid-19.
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    THE ROLE OF REFUGEE EDUCATION POLICY IN REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN WEST AFRICA
    (9th International Conference on Education & Education of Social Sciences 17-18 January 2022- Online, 2022-01) BETEK Chelsea M.; FOLARIN Sheriff F.; Duruji M. M.
    This study which interrogates the policy debates concerning refugee education, social cohesion and integration within the Economic Community of West African States, takes into consideration the role(s) which the education of refugees plays in regional development. International migration constitutes a complex phenomenon that has continued to grow in scope, complexity and importance, affecting several nations of the world, especially as it relates to specifically to human displacement and refugee issues. In West Africa, various strategies have been put in place with the aim of achieving a fully economically and politically integrated sub-region, even as conflicts, instability and terrorist insurgency have led to the displacement of persons within and across geographical boundaries. However, among the strategies to achieve the objective of regional integration and development, the education of refugees has not been given much consideration and this study reveals that an appropriate approach towards refugee education is important for increasing refugee self-reliance and fostering development. Through the extensive review of extant literature and analysis of relevant secondary data, the study finds that refugee education plays a very crucial role in social cohesion, and the adoption of an education policy that works will increase the self-reliance of refugees, facilitate integration in West Africa and ultimately see to the development of the sub-region in years to come.
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    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 Uwa
    The 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.