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2011 POST-ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA: LESSON FOR 2015 GENERAL ELECTION
(American International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, 2013) Osimen Goddy U.; OLOGUNOWA CHRISTOPHER SUNDAY
Nigeria is a heterogeneous country with diverse and overlapping religious and ethnic divisions. Nigerian culture is as diverse as its population, which is estimated to be around 150 million. With the regaining of political process in 1999 after over thirty (30) years of military rule, Nigeria looked set for a return to stability and the regaining of its position in the commity of nations particularly in Africa. Wrongly so, this was not to be. Since the 1999 to the 2011 General elections, the Nigeria electoral and political landscape has fallen from par to below par and has moved from violence to greater violence. The level and magnitude of electoral and political violence has risen and the political elites have often converted poverty ridden unemployed Nigerian youths into readymade machinery for the perpetration of electoral violence. This is linked to the political system and institution that in theory has failed to political participation and in practice has seen the political elites forming bulk of the sponsors and perpetrators of electoral violence. This paper therefore, painstakingly analyzed the electoral malpractices and fraud that have characterized elections in Nigeria since 1960 till 2011 general elections in chronological order. In the final analysis, it was discovered that virtually all the electoral malpractices and fraud associated with elections including violence and crises are carried out by youths, who are paid and hired by politicians as party thugs to threatened the electorate and thereby disrupts the smooth democratic process. Necessary recommendations were given to promote and sustain credible, free and fair elections in Nigeria.
A Demographic Overview of Undergraduates in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: Implications for Policy and Support Systems
(Asian Journal of Social Science, 2025) Eyisi, Meek; Abikoye, Gboyega E.; Abiodun, Gesinde M.; Eyisi, Joy
This study examines the demographic characteristics of undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions and their implications for educational policies and institutional support systems. Using an ex post facto research design, data were collected from 4,930 respondents across federal, state, and private universities in Southwest, Southeast, and Northcentral Nigeria. A stratified random sampling technique ensured diverse representation, while a socio-demographic questionnaire captured key variables such as gender, age, marital status, religion, and academic levels. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics with SPSS Version 26. The findings revealed notable patterns, including a gender imbalance with 63.3% female and 36.7% male respondents, a majority of younger students aged 18–24 years (76.2%), and a predominantly single population (84.1%). Religious diversity was also evident, with Christianity (71%) as the most represented affiliation. These patterns suggest critical areas for intervention, such as promoting gender equity through scholarships and mentorship programs, youth-oriented mental health services, and family-friendly policies to support married students. Additionally, fostering interfaith dialogue and inclusivity remains essential in Nigeria’s diverse higher education environment. These insights highlight the value of demographic analysis for designing inclusive and equitable policies that address the unique needs of Nigerian undergraduates. Future research is recommended to explore regional variations and longitudinal changes in student demographics to further inform policy-making and institutional practices.
A Linguistic Investigation of Mental Health Discourse on Instagram: A Transitivity Approach
(Forum for Linguistic Studies Volume 07 | Issue 06, 2025-06) Anake, Scholastica Andokie; Chimuanya, Lily; Evaristus, Adesina; Kayode, Oluwagbenga A.; Ogbulogo, Charles U.
Online discourse has contributed to the widespread dissemination of mental health awareness (MHA) worldwide. These mental health advocacies are mediated using discourse, also known as language in use. However, studies on online MHA, especially from the perspective of applied linguistics in Nigeria, appear to be few. Therefore, this study examined MHA discourse in two purposively selected Instagram platforms: Sanemind and the NEEM Sanctuary. The study’s objective is to identify the discursive contents in the selected platforms and the lexical resources in the selected MHA texts using a mixed method of data analysis. The data were analysed using the transitivity strand of the systemic functional analysis. The data analysis and discussion of findings identified three main themes of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery communicated through the transitivity processes: material, mental, verbal, relational, behavioural, and existential processes. This study concludes that the material process of ‘doing’ and ‘happening’ are the most used verbs for communicating MHA, followed by the verbal process of ‘saying’ and the relational process of ‘being’, which indicates that mental health concerns are more prone to what people do, say and their relationship with self and others. The study recommends that online content creators must ensure the lexical resources employed in mental health awareness communications are accurate, concise, and clear to avoid misrepresentation and misunderstanding of their intended messages. Thus, they may require the services of language and linguistics experts to review their online content
A POSTCOLONIAL EXPLORATION OF JAPA IN SELECTED NOLLYWOOD FILMS
(Covenant University Ota, 2025-03) GOODMAN FANCY RERELOLUWA; Covenant University Thesis
Given the escalating rate of emigration in Nigeria, this study critically analyses four Nollywood films: Arie and Chuko Esiri’s Eyimofe (2020), Dika Ofoma’s A Japa Tale (2023), Tola Olatunji’s Kanaani (2023), and Kunle Afolayan’s Ijogbon (2023). Employing a qualitative approach and the post-colonial theoretical framework, the analysis explores the depiction of the complex interplay between emigration and the postcolonial theory in the selected Nollywood films. These films serve as cultural commentaries on the lived experiences of Nigerian youths. By situating these cinematic representations within the broader context of post-colonial discourse, the study uncovers the nuances of Nigerian youths’ longing for Western life, as portrayed by contemporary Nollywood filmmakers. This study applies a descriptive research design employing qualitative data collection and analysis, with the four films serving as the primary data sources. It fills a scholarly gap by doing a literary x-ray of the selected Nollywood films, comprehensively analysing them and highlighting their approaches to emigration narratives. In addition to redefining japa, the study analyses how japa is reflected in the films, uncovering the nuances of Nigerian youths’ longing for the European life, portrayed by contemporary Nollywood filmmakers. The conclusions drawn underscore that Nollywood filmmakers are not only storytellers but also social critics, adept at articulating the motivations that fuel emigration among Nigerian youths. The conclusion of the study also highlights the relationship between hybridity, mimicry, third space of enunciation and ambivalence, offering a profound understanding of the motivations behind japa and its consequences.
A Redefinition of Woman, Voice and Development: New Nigerian Novelsand the Burden of Being
(XIX ISA WORLD CONGRESS OF SOCIOLOGY, 2018) Omidiora, Oluwasegun; Onwuka, Edwin; Ovia, Ebikaboere
A Survey On The Socio-Political Challenges Driving The Trend Of Education Tourism In Foreign Institutions Among Nigerian Tertiary Level Students
(Educational Administration: Theory and Practice 30(5), 2024) bhadmus Joy; Chidozie Felix C.; Osimen Goddy U.
Education tourism has been a sought-after option in recent years for tertiary level students in Nigeria who are in search of quality education in foreign institutions. Reports have revealed that Nigeria has the highest outbound student mobility in Africa. The decision for Nigerian tertiary level students to leave the country is motivated by the socio-political challenges that have plagued the public tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This study therefore examines how socio-political challenges have influenced education tourism in foreign institutions among Nigerian tertiary level students with a focus on three socio-political challenges - poor funding, incessant strikes, and insecurity. Hence, both primary data and secondary data were collected using literature search and interview. This study adopts the Human Capital Theory. Data gathered were analysed using thematic method of analysis. This research reveals that the absence of sustainable funding of public tertiary institutions, the constant disruption in academic calendars, and the state of insecurityhave led to the prevalence of education tourism among Nigerian tertiary level students to foreign institutions, and more students are willing to embark on education tourism if given the means and the opportunity to do so. This study recommends that there should be the yearly allocation of 26% of the national budget to the education sector which will help close the gap that stands currently. The study therefore concludes that there is a relationship between socio-political challenges and education tourism.
A Systematic Review of Commercialization of Public Enterprises in Global North and South
(Covenant University Journal of Politics & International Affairs, 2023) Okeke Ngozi Okwuchukwu; Gberevbie Daniel E.
Commercialisation is a deliberate government strategy that aims to increase economic development and efficiency by lowering government involvement and expanding the range of activities performed by the private sector through the transmission of government-owned assets to private ownership, and promoting the participation of private stratum in public activity. This study therefore aims to analyse the introduction of commercialisation in countries both in the global north and global south. This study also aims to unravel the merits and demerits of commercialisation as well as the factors that led to the success or failure of the commercialisation process in the countries listed. The study engaged secondary data while it adopted the liberal theory and a descriptive survey research design. For this study, secondary data were collected from published works, academic journals, books, reports, and online materials. Findings revealed that following the ostensibly successful commercialisation programme in Britain, the commercialisation of public businesses has emerged as a key policy tool in countries both in global south and global north. This study concludes generally, that the commercialisation policy itself is not a terrible notion, but that the issue is more with its implementation and the practical effects it has on the country's economic independence
A Threat to Sustainable HealthCare Services? Examining the Effect of Structural Violence on the Policy Outcomes of Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme among Enrolled Junior Officers in the Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure
(Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, 2024) Dele-Dada, Moyosoluwa; Gberevbie, Daniel; Olu-Owolabi, Fadeke; Atobatele, Abolaji
In Nigeria, citizens face challenges accessing quality healthcare despite the National Health Insurance Scheme. Decentralizing the scheme's implementation to states, including Lagos, aimed at universal health coverage, has not effectively addressed disparities. The implementation of the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme seems to perpetuate structural violence, reflected in increased expenses, discrimination, substandard services, and preferential treatment. Furthermore, the sustainability of the scheme remains questionable due to these systemic issues. Therefore, this study explores the effect of structural violence on policy outcomes of the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme among enrolled junior officers in the Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, using primary and secondary sources of data. Findings show unintended consequences emanating from the implementation of the policy such as dissatisfaction, provider shifts, non-adherence to treatment plans, increased compensation claims, and erosion of trust among users. From these findings, the study, therefore, recommends insurance broadening coverage, addressing medical conditions comprehensively, and implementing incentive programs for quality healthcare delivery, standards adherence, patient satisfaction and long-term sustainability within the scheme.
A Threat to Sustainable HealthCare Services? Examining the Effect of Structural Violence on the Policy Outcomes of Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme among Enrolled Junior Officers in the Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure
(Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences 22(2), 2024-01) Dele‐Dada Moyosoluwa; Gberevbie Daniel E.; Olu-Owolabi Fadeke Esther; Atobatele Abolaji
A Transitivity Analysis of Mental Health Awareness Discourse on Instagram
(Word (Routledge Tailor and Francis Group), 2025) Anake, Scholastica Andokie; Chimuanya, Lily; Ogbulogo, Charles U.
Discourse is dynamic, varied, and tailored to match the communication needs of an environment. In Nigeria, the need to communicate mental health awareness (MHA) is imminent; thus, the advent of social media discourse allows mental health awareness content creators to reach a wider audience. The study aims to identify the predominant MHA themes in two purposively selected Instagram platforms, Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) and She Writes Woman (SWW), and to analyze the recurrent linguistic resources in the selected MHA texts. The study uses the transitivity framework for descriptive-qualitative and qualitative data analysis. The findings show three major themes: diagnosis, treatment/therapy, and prevention/recovery. It also shows the material process as the most frequently used transitivity in mental health awareness advocacy on both Instagram pages. This suggests that the triggers of mental health issues are majorly related to the verbs ‘doing’ and ‘happening’, from diagnosis and treatment processes to recovery.
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AS PREDICTORS OF BURNOUT AMONG OGUN STATE ROAD SAFETY PERSONNEL: MEDIATING ROLE OF EMOTIONAL SELF-REGULATION
(Covenant University Ota, 2025-08) AGEMA, Hembafan Rita; Covenant University Dissertation
This study explored the predictive role of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on burnout among Ogun State Road Safety personnel. It further examined the mediating role of emotional self-regulation. Grounded in Maslach’s Burnout Theory, Gross’s Process Model of Emotion Regulation, and Developmental Trauma Theory, the study employed correlational design. A total of 249 personnel (67.1% male; aged 20–58 years, M = 37.17, SD = 7.96) were selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using three validated instruments: The Adverse Childhood Experiences International Questionnaire (ACE-IQ), the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire–Short Form (ERQ-S), and the Maslach Burnout Inventory–Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS). Descriptive statistics showed that 27.7% of participants reported low burnout, 61.0% moderate burnout, and 17.3% high burnout. Simple linear regression revealed that ACEs significantly predicted burnout, B = 2.65, p < .001, R² = .091, highlighting that higher exposure to childhood adversity was linked with increased symptoms of burnout. Although, mediation analysis using Hayes’ PROCESS macro (Model 4) showed that emotional self-regulation did not significantly mediate the effect of ACEs on burnout, indirect effect = 0.13, 95% CI [–0.10, 0.40], as the confidence interval included zero. However, emotional self-regulation significantly predicted burnout, B = –0.43, p < .001, ACEs did not significantly predict emotional self-regulation, B = –0.31, p =. 238.These findings underscore the independent influence of ACEs and emotional self-regulation on burnout. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the Federal Road Safety Corps implement targeted mental health awareness initiatives to help personnel recognise and manage burnout, particularly among those with higher exposure to adverse childhood experiences.
Africa-China Relations: Implications for Economic Development
(AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL ISSUES AND HUMANITIES Vol. 4 | Issue 2, 2014-03) Oko Chinedu Ogbonnia; Osimen Goddy U.; Oko Felix Iduma
The presence of the People’s Republic of China in the African continent has enormous implications for economic development. There is a general agreement that the relationship between China and Africa has both negative as well as positive ramifications, pointing to the imperatives of re-strategizing or re-positioning Africa to optimize its opportunities. Although, the development goal is mutually beneficial for all parties, several countries in Africa are increasingly realizing the risks of dealing with China. Suffice it to say that the quest for sustainable growth and development in Africa has been made complex as a result of a multiplicity of factors, extraneous and endogenous. The paper offers some insights as well as recommendations on how the African continent can maximize opportunities provided by China while ameliorating future trade and partnership related challenges.
An Appraisal of Plato’s Idea on Philosopher King and the Nigerian State
(International Journal of Emerging Multidisciplinaries: Social Science, 2022) Fajobi, Michael Ayobami
This paper examined the philosophical worldview of Plato’s idea on philosopher king in his classical work “The Republic” in the light of the contemporary leadership crisis in Nigeria. It is specifically aimed at tracing the emergence of leadership crisis in Nigeria right from independence, identifying the qualities of leadership in Plato’s ideal state, analyzing Plato’s ideas on philosopher king in relation to leadership in Nigeria, and examining how leadership crisis in Nigeria could be addressed using Platonic template. The paper adopted a qualitative analysis which was solely based on secondary sources of data gathering as a result, relevant literatures were critically reviewed. It was revealed that the major challenge of the Nigerian state is that of leadership. It was also noted that Nigerian leaders lack the sterling qualities of Philosopher kings as espoused by Plato in his hypothetical Republic. Furthermore, the paper submitted that leadership crisis in Nigeria would undermine the realization of Plato’s ideal state. The study concluded that there is urgent need to eschew Nigerian state off the bad leadership rearing its ugly head so as to enjoy the dividends of democracy and socio-economic development
An Assessment of Corruption in the Public Sector in Nigeria: A Study of Akure South Local Government Area, Ondo State
(Canadian Social Science Vol. 9, No. 5,, 2013) Osimen Goddy U.; Adenegan Taiwo Samuel; Balogun Akinyemi
Issue of corruption in Nigeria has been a major concern to all and sundry in the society. The upsurge of this social menace in Nigeria in recent times is disturbing and it seems the menace has defied all kinds of treatment and the damage it has caused to national life cannot be quantified. The objective of this paper therefore, is to examine and assess corruption in the public sector in Nigeria with particular reference to Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State. It has generated data based on questionnaires, on the public perception and level of corruption in the study area. The questionnaire and the groups tested were segmented. However, it was observed that many factors such as; lack of transparency, moral laxity, weak government institutions, unemployment and poverty etc were significant factors stimulating corruption in Nigeria. By this result, it means that proactive measures must be shaped towards eradicating corruption in Nigeria. This paper recommends, among others, that government should strengthen the institutions established to fight corruption
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.
An Examination of the Oputa Panel as the Vehicle for Victim-centred Justice in Nigeria
(African Renaissance Vol. 2022, No. si1, 2022-04-01) Ifaloye Oluwatosin R.; Folarin Sheriff F.; Duruji M. M.
Truth Commissions seek to address issues of human rights violations that occurred during conflict or political violence. The Human Rights Investigation Commission (Oputa Panel) led the transitional justice process in Nigeria after it had transitioned from military rule to democratic rule in 1999. Like other Commissions of its kind, it expressed claims that the truth-seeking process would benefit the victims of human rights violations. This study examined the Commission and its contribution towards meeting the needs of those most affected by human rights violations during military rule. The study sought to evaluate the success or otherwise of this Commission's operations by focusing on the extent to which victims benefitted from the process. The case study research design was adopted, and in-depth semi-structured interviews were used to elicit responses from relevant stakeholders among the population of the study. The study is qualitative in nature and data gathered were analysed textually and arranged, using themes relevant to the subject matter. This study found that the Oputa Panel was not an effective instrument of victim-centred justice primarily because the reliefs victims received were largely limited. The participation of victims in the process did not translate into compensation or other forms of empowerment for victims. The study recommended that there must be a demonstration of the political will to implement the recommendations of truth commissions established in Africa. The victim-centred approach investigated here offers useful insights into the challenges faced by victims of human rights violations experienced in post-military regimes in Africa.
An Investigation of The Dominant Themes In Online Political Leadership Campaigns: A Case Study Of The OBIdient Campaign Discourse on X
(Ianna Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Volume 7, Number 2, 2025) Chimuanya, Lily; Tagbo, Chika; Owoeye, Samuel T.
Background: The persuasive function of language is perhaps most evident in political campaigns.The Nigerian political context is expected to reflect a robust adaptation of persuasion. Therefore,the OBIdient movement, a new phenomenon in the Nigerian political space, would offer anengaging framework for evaluating the persuasive dynamics of political communication inNigeria. Objective: This study investigates the dominant themes in the OBIdient campaign discourse on X(formerly Twitter). Methodology: This research used a descriptive qualitative research design. The data for this workwere drawn from tweets from members of the OBIdient campaign movement. Dell Hymes' (1964)ethnography of communication (SPEAKING) was used to analyse the tweets from members ofthe OBIdient campaign movement. The ethnographic dimensions of the campaign necessitated thechoice of this model. Results: The findings of this study revealed the following dominant themes: persuasion,admiration, gratitude, religion/focus, transparency/good governance, hate politics, and politicalkilling. Unique Contribution: This work adds to the sparse literature available in this area and the use ofDell Hyme’s Ethnography of Communication - SPEAKING model in doing a case study analysisof political discourse. Conclusion: Social media platforms have changed the dynamics of political discourse globallyand Nigeria is no exception. Recommendation: Further studies may consider a comparison between data obtained from othersocial media platforms using a different theoretical framework. The researchers believe thatsuggested further studies would most likely widen the horizon of the impact of the #Obidientpresidential campaign of 2023
An Unnecessary War of Fame: The East and West NATO’s Enlargement Strategies and the Geopolitics of Russo- Ukrainian Conflict
(International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Studies Volume 9, Issue 4, 2022) Osimen Goddy U.; Ade-Ibijola Aderemi Opeyemi
Russian invasion of Ukraine is one of the most critical geopolitical crises the world leaders are facing currently. And is being seen as one of the most serious test of European security in the recent time, and its presents a serious challenge as to understanding of President Putin‟s geopolitical intentions while, these grievances included the long-simmering dispute over the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the legitimacy of Ukrainian identity as well as their statehood. It reflected a worldview Putin had long expressed, emphasizing the deep-seated unity among the Eastern Slavs-Russians and Ukrainians who they both trace their origins to the medieval KyivanRus commonwealth-and suggesting that the modern states of Russia and Ukraine should share a common political destiny now and in the future. Owing to that view is the claim that distinct Ukrainian identity is the product of foreign manipulation mostly, by Russia‟s acclaimed imperial rivals; using Ukraine as part of an “anti-Russia project. Consequently, the paper revealed that NATO is not only Russia‟s problem but, Russia‟s ambitions to extend beyond preventing Ukrainian NATO membership and encompass a more detailed aspiration to dominate Ukraine politically, militarily, and economically triggered the current conflict in Ukraine. The paper further revealed that Russia is almost certain to flop in its bid to establish lasting control over its neighbors owing to external factors, mostly the West and the nonconformist nature of Ukraine government. Therefore, concludes that if Russia must feel fully secure with regard to Ukraine, Ukraine must be territorially truncated or geopolitically neutralized by Russia. Then, if neutralization is not feasible as a strategy, Russia must renewed stability, though, this option would largely depend either on the West agreeing in renewed Russian control of Ukraine, or on Russia accepting the loss of Ukraine. It is most likely that a non-cooperative result will emerge at the end of the day, in which Russia may limit its military activity, but will continue to ensure that Ukraine cannot do what is desired to achieve or join Europe-west- NATO world.
ANCHOR BORROWERS’ PROGRAMME ON RICE PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
(African Journal of Biological Sciences 6(13), 2024) Chima Obinna S.; Gberevbie Daniel E.; Duruji M. M.; Osimen Goddy U.; Abasilim Ugochukwu D.
This study examines the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme on Rice Production and Food Security in Ebonyi State and how the federal government has used the initiative to ramp up rice production in the country. A questionnaire was used as the research instrument to collect the required data from 442, after deploying a cross-sectional research design and convenience sampling technique. Data collected were examined through pearson’s product moment correlation, t-test and linear regression analyses respectively with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. This study adopts the human security theory, with focus on food security, which is one of the seven major components of the human security paradigm as its theoretical framework. The human security theory presents us with a heuristic tool for interrogating the central issue of this study. The results of the study revealed a strong significant relationship between the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme and food security in Ebonyi state, which positively affects Nigeria as a whole. The statistical test results show that the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme brought food security to Ebonyi state. This study also showed that the interventions have specifically helped to reduce Nigeria’s rice import bill from US$1.05 billion to US$18.50 million annually. In total, about 13 million direct and indirect jobs have been created as a result of the Bank’s agricultural sector interventions. Study further showed strong linked with poverty reduction among smallholder farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Finally, the study results show that Anchor Borrowers’ Programme has significantly transformed rural smallholder farmers from subsistence to commercial production in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The study recommends among others that Nigeria's Federal and state governments should ensure sustenance of the programme, unemployed graduates should take advantage of the Anchor Borrowers' Programme, as they have everything to gain and nothing to lose and more of such programmes need to be encouraged in other sectors of the economy in Nigeria, such as education, Real Estate, and Small and Medium Enterprises, to mention but a few.
Appraisement of glocalisation in the context of Nigeria’s foreign policy: A concentric approach
(Cogent Arts & Humanities, 2024) Folorunso, Gideon I.; Duru, Moses M.; Chidozie, Felix C
This paper examines the nexus between Nigeria’s foreign policy and glocalisation. Glocalisation is an emerging concept in foreign policy discourse, with the sole intent of forging a synergy between globalisation, global governance, and local relations, hinging on domestic peculiarities. As it were, foreign policy has largely projected the interest of the ruling class and other private interests rather than the greater good regardless of the gains for the ruling elites, as posited by Jeremy Bentham. The concentric model was the theoretical framework used by the study to explain the levels of relation from the core to the periphery, a globalised foreign policy to a glocalised foreign policy. Qualitative research methods were adopted for this study, using secondary sources of data collection, and textual analysis. While little or no attention has been paid to glocalisation efforts in foreign policy discourse in Africa, it has been on the table of discussion for the western world, notwithstand ing the current level of development occasioned by diplomatic relations worldwide. Progressively, within foreign policy discourses, the need to glocalise foreign policy cannot be overemphasised, as it marks the beginning of real polity as explained by Aristotle, as against simply focusing on the localisation of globalisation