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A Sociological Investigation of the Determinant Factors and the Effects of Child Street Hawking In Nigeria: Agege, Lagos State, Under Survey
(International Journal of Asian Social Science., 2013) Ojo Matthias Olufemi Dada
An increase in the number of the children hawkers in Nigeria has become worrisome. With selected respondents in a densely populated area of Lagos State (n = 100), this paper investigates the problem of street hawking among the Nigerian children. Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria, was purposely sampled and the respondents who participated in the study were conveniently sampled from the study area. Simple percentages and chi-square were the methods of data analysis employed in this study. The study discovered that the level of awareness of the dangers inherent in child hawking among the affected children was low. The investigation of the study revealed that parents’ levels of education, parents’ occupations and the sizes of the family were significantly related to the problem of child hawkers in the study area. The study recommends intensified enlightenment programmes on the problem of child hawkers, positive and genuine commitment by the government, mass, free and compulsory education, and a serious fight against poverty through poverty alleviation and eradication programmes by the government. The implications of doing these were discussed.
Alájọbí: Revisiting the Spirit of Kinship on Mission of Reward and Punishment among Yoruba People of Nigeria
(Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences (GOJAMSS), 2017-09) Akazue Debrah Gloria; Ojo Matthias Olufemi Dada; Abisoye, Amos Olutunde; Aina, Oluwasola
Alájọbí is a strong belief system among Yoruba people. It is the spirit of kinship which plays prominent roles among these people.Several studies have examined kinship systems in African societies but did not pay special attention to the roles of kinship in reward and punishment.This study, therefore, investigated the opinions of Yoruba people on efficiency of Alájọbí (spirit of kinship) to reward or punish members of kinship group. The study adopted survey design. Data were collected through qualitative method. This involved thirty – four indepth interviews conducted in Ado – Odo, Ketu – Adie Owe and Edu communities of Ogun State in Nigeria. The socio – bio data of the respondents were presented and analysed, using percentage. The responses of the participants on Alájọbí were also presented in charts with percentage distributions of their responses. Fifty – two percent of the respondents were female; 76.5% of them were Christians; 85.3% of them were married; 52.9% of them were holders of Bachelor degrees; and 85.3% of them were indigenes of Ogun State. 79.4% of the respondents affirmed that Yoruba people still strongly believe in Alájọbí; 52.9% of them agreed that Alájọbí is strongly efficient in rewarding good deeds and 38.2% concurred that it is strongly efficient in punishing evil deeds. Blood ties or bonds among the kinship members, constant references making to Alájọbí and its efficacy to punish offenders were the reasons given for its strong belief system among Yoruba people. Majority of respondents agreed that Alájọbí rewards people who do good to their kinsmen/kinswomen and that those rewards would even be extended to their children. The respondents also agreed that Alájọbí is very efficient in punishing people who do evils to other members of kinship group. Sudden death, madness, poverty and strange diseases were cited as examples of such punishment. People should not play down the role of Alájọbí to reward and to punish. It operates as a pay back, a just administration of rewards and punishment. It is not a barbaric belief system. Yoruba parents should be teaching their children the Yoruba cultural values and belief systems for preservation and transmission of Yoruba culture from generation to generation. Finally, further studies on Alájọbí and other Yoruba belief systems and the documentation of such studies for academic and cultural preservation should be of paramount interest to us.
Confession of Married Women Who Abused Their Husbands in Igbesa Community of Ogun State, Nigeria
(International Journal Of Social Science Research And Anthropology, 2025-02) Ojo Matthias Olufemi Dada; Peter Deborah Ibechone; Funmilola Aduke Akinola
Spouse abuse is generally considered to be the crime of the masculinity in our society with little or no emphasis on men as victims of it. This study, therefore, investigated the abuses committed by married women against their husbands. The study was guided by the combination of conflict and aggression theories and it adopted descriptive survey design. It engaged a non-probability sampling technique in the selection of study area which was done through convenience sampling method and also for the respondents that were selected for the study. Data were collected through quantitative method. This involved admiration of forty copies of the questionnaire prepared for the study. The largest number of respondents were between 40-44 years and 45-49 respectively years with 20.0% of respondents for each. A total of 72.5% were Christians and 67.5% of respondents were Bachelor degree holders. Twenty-five percent of respondents contracted their marriage in church and 30.0% of them had spent between 1-5 years in marriage. The findings revealed that 26.2% of respondents had denied their husbands sexual intercourse in the past, 21.3% of them had assaulted their husbands verbally in the past, 13.1% had stolen their husbands’ money and 11.5% of respondents had threatened their husbands in the past among others. A total of 20.0% of respondents abused their husbands for not consulting them in decision making for the family, 10.0% of them because their husbands were aggressive, 8.6% did this because their husbands were too generous and 7.1% of them abused their husbands because of infidelity and lack of self-control respectively. A total of 35.9% of respondents entered into personal reconciliation with their husbands after the abuse, 22.6% of them said nothing happened after the abuse, 17.0% of them sought for the intervention of parents/relatives and 11.3% of them abstained from intimate relationship with their spouses. The study conclude that men are also being abused by their spouses. More researched on men as victims of spouse abuse, public awareness on spouse abuse by wives, teaching, training, educational programs, supportive services and government interventional policies to curb the problem were recommended.
Contributory Pension Reforms and Employee Risk Perception in the Banking Industry of Lagos State Nigeria.
(World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2018) Abisoye Olutunde Amos; Oguntuase Ruth Olayemi; Kesinro Olalekan Rasheed
The paper examines contributory pension reforms and risk perception in the banking industry of Nigeria of Lagos State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was adopted while the simple random sampling technique was used to draw a sample of 361 respondents. Questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection, measured on a 6-point Likert Scale. 361 copies of questionnaire were administered with a response rate of 60.94%. Data collected were analyzed using the descriptive statistical techniques of Percentiles and Pearson Correlation with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software for editing and encoding. The result shows that contributory pension reforms significantly affect risk perception among employees of commercial banks in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria (R = 0.982, p < 0.05). The study recommends that the management of commercial banks and other financial institutions should ensure continuous and adequate training of personnel to aid innovative, creative and efficient pension management strategies to improve employee welfare.
Corruption and Leadership Challenges in a Democracy: A Case of Nigeria
(International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences, 2014-01) Amos Olutunde Abisoye; Emmanuel Ayobami Adesiyan
Democracy envisions transparency and accountability in governance. The experience under the current democratic dispensation however appears to be contrary to the virtues promised by democracy. Corruption has assumed notorious dimensions and has become a drag on the development t of the country. Corruption is not a recent development in Nigeria. It has being with us over the years, and like a cancer, it has continue to spread to every part of the nation’s structure. Since corruption became a noticeable national malaise. Every government, military or civilian, had staged one kind of battle other against it. Nevertheless, corruption has escalated rather than abate. The paper probes the nexus between corruption, democracy and development in Nigeria. The rampaging scourge of corruption is blamed on poor leadership which is largely a product of distorted democratic process through election rigging. The paper concludes that corruption has being a clog on the path of progress and development. And that the country can only develop if the political leadership would demonstrate genuine concern to obliterate the menace.
Opinion Survey On Parental And Peer Group Factors Of Juvenile Delinquency In Ketu- Adie Owe Community In Ogun State
(International Journal of Social & Management Sciences, Madonna University (IJSMS), 2017-03) Abisoye Amos Olutunde; Olaniyi Mary Ikeola; Ojo Matthias Olufemi Dada; Akinlotan Raymond Adeniyi; Edegbai Martha Abua
Parental and peer group factors are very cogent in consideration of causes of juvenile delinquency in every society. This paper, therefore, surveyed the opinions of Ketu – Adie Owe Community in Ado/Odo/Ota local government of Ogun State on the parental and peer group factors that cause the engagement of juveniles in anti – social behaviour. Descriptive survey design was adopted in the study. Data were collected through quantitative method. This involved seventy – three copies of questionnaire administered among community residents that were conveniently sampled for the study. The quantitative data were analysed using tables of frequency and percentage distribution. Fifty – nine percent of the respondents were female; 49.3% of them were married and 39.7% of them had 2 or 3 persons in their families. The analyses in the study show that all the respondents (100%) opined that divorce parents encourage juvenile delinquency; lack of parental supervision was affirmed by 89.9% of the 154 respondents as a cause; lack or poor parental skills was signified by 62.5% of the respondents; 74.3% was of the opinion that pampering leads to deviant behaviours among juveniles; a total of 89.1% of the respondents agreed that rejection of children (lack of love, care and affection) will cause juvenile delinquency in children. Data analyses on peer group influences show that 83.1% of the respondents affirmed that if juveniles associate with cult members they will become delinquent; 79.0% of the respondents identified association with group involved in examination malpractice as a factor that will cause delinquency; 84.4% of them chose association with drug users as a cause; 55.0% of the respondents opined that associating with bullies will make juveniles to be delinquent; 85.4% of them identified association with group that engages in theft as a cause and finally, 68.3% affirmed that when juveniles associate with group that plays truancy, they will become delinquent. The study recommends that parents need to teach their children the norms of the society. It further calls for control and prevention of drug abuse. Alleviation of poverty; avoidance of bad peer groups; good parental skills; avoidance of divorce; acceptance of children in love; good parental supervision and avoidance of pampering were also recommended in the study.
Police Brutality against Youth in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria
(International Journal of Humanities, Literature and Art Research, 2025-01) Ojo Matthias Olufemi Dada; Danbaba Enoch Modi; Tegbe Ebenezar
This study investigates police brutality amongst youth within Ibadan metropolis, focusing on its prevalence, causes, and impacts, particularly on youth aged 18–30. The research examines the systemic factors contributing to police violence, including inadequate training, entrenched impunity, and insufficient accountability, using Social Conflict and Strain Anomie theories as frameworks. Highlighting the 2020 #ENDSARS protests as a case study, the research explores the disproportionate targeting of urban youth by law enforcement and the social consequences of such actions. Findings reveal a disconnect between police operations and constitutional mandates, exacerbated by poor working conditions, internal conflicts, and the use of torture-induced confessions. Recommendations emphasize comprehensive police training, anti-bias initiatives, legislative reforms, and community policing to foster transparency, accountability, and public trust. The study also underscores the need for adopting body cameras, implementing whistle-blower protections, and leveraging data-driven analysis to prevent abuse. While the research relies on secondary data and a small sample size, it provides insights into the systemic challenges and socio-political implications of police brutality in Nigeria. The study contributes to policy discussions on safeguarding human rights and advocates for a collaborative, multifaceted strategy to address police misconduct and rebuild community-police relations, ensuring a more equitable justice system.
Prevalence and Causes of Sexual Defilement of Female Minors in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria
(Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences (GOJAMSS), 2013-12) Akazue Debrah Gloria; Ojo Matthias Olufemi Dada; Abisoye Amos Olutunde
Sexual defilement of female minor has become a prevalent social problem in Nigeria, and in Lagos metropolis in particular. However, information on awareness, prevalence and causes of it are scanty. This study, therefore, investigated the awareness, prevalence and causes of sexual defilement of female minors in Lagos metropolis. The study adopted descriptive survey design. Data were collected through qualitative and quantitative methods. These involved two in-depth interviews and 100 questionnaire surveys of court officials (77) and social workers (23). Qualitative data were analysed using content analysis, while quantitative data were analysed using frequency distribution. Fifty – Six percent of the sampled court officials were female; 79.0% of them were married and 81.0% of them had between 1 to 3 children. 96.0% of them were strongly aware of sexual defilement of minors as a social problem; while 98.0% of them identified female minors as the most targeted. However, 67.0% of them strongly agree that male minors were not also spared. Sexual desire for the girl (mean = 3. 74); experimenting with sex (mean = 3.97); wanted sex (mean = 3. 86); spiritual cleansing with virgin (mean = 3.44); alcoholic drinks and drugs (mean = 3. 90); opportunity because the minor would not tell (mean = 3. 79); watching sex films and other sexually explicit materials (mean = 3.96); psychiatric problem (mean = 3.40); exposure to sexual abuse in the past (mean 3. 46) and war / conflict / riot (mean = 3.11) were the identified causes of sexual defilement of female minors in Lagos metropolis. Sexual defilement of female minors has become a worrisome problem in the city of Lagos. More awareness campaigns, adequate record keeping of its incidences, more identification of its causes, sensitization and intervention measures were recommended.
Rating and Dislike for Challenges Confronting Nigeria Police by Gashua Community People of Yobe State.
(International Journal of African Reseaarch and Sustainability Studies IJARSS., 2024-09) Ojo Matthias Olufemi Dada; Peter Deborah Ibechone
Challenges confronting Nigeria police are many and enormous. Several studies have examined these challenges but failed to link them with how citizens rate them and with reasons citizens dislike Nigeria police. This study, therefore, investigated how citizens rated the challenges confronting Nigeria police and how this contributed to their dislike of Nigeria police. The study adopted survey design. Data were collected through quantitative method. This involved administering of 128 copies of questionnaire prepared for the study. The data were analysed using frequency distribution. The analyses show that 65.63% of respondents were male; 28.91% of them were between 20 years and 24years; 60.94% were Muslims and 71.1% of them were holders of Bachelor degree. Those who were somehow familiar with police duties and functions were 37.50%; 25.78% rated the performance of the duties and functions to be averagely good; 22.66% averagely like the ways police perform those duties and functions. Majority of respondent rated police corruption to be very high 20.50%; 28.91% dislike Nigeria police because of corruption. Brutality among police was rated low (26.56%); 31.25% dislike Nigeria police because of brutality; 29.69% rated police pro-activeness to be very low; 28.13% dislike police for not trustworthy; 25.00% rated impolite among police to be very low; however, 40.63% dislike police because of impolite behaviours of some officers. In area of incompetence, 19.53% of respondents rated it to be low; but 38.28% of them dislike police because of their incompetence, colluding with criminals was rated very low to be 19.53% but 25.78% of respondents extremely dislike police for colluding with criminals; 25.78% rated police concern for victims of crime to be very low and 38.28% dislike police for this. All the suggestions made by respondents to improve Nigeria police were recommended and other recommendations from other studies.
Revisiting the Civil Society and Democratic Governance in Africa: Present or Absent in Nigeria?
(JPPUMA: Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan dan Sosial Politik UMA (Journal of Governance and Political Social UMA), 2023-06-13) Samuel Adetola Ogunwa; Florence Adeseeke Ogunwa
The civil society midwife democratic government in 1999. They fought for it. Although some died in the process of agitating for democracy, the fundamental human rights and rule of law are firmly entrenched, including the freedom of association, free movement, and speech among others. The paper argues that today’s democratic government was worked for, but those who worked for it did not participate in the transition program since the military's characteristics, particularly those of General Ibrahim Gbadamosi Babangida, keep the transition program in perplexity and continuous. The failure of the leaders and members of civil organisations to participate is responsible for the crisis of governance. Those elected into governments across the states, including the federal government largely masquerading behind politics as governance output. The paper is of the view that the civil society organisation in the country cannot claim irresponsible to Nigerians since they ushered in democratic rule; therefore, efforts must be geared towards validating the purpose of democracy and the dividends of democratic governance in Nigeria.

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