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Absentee State, Dismissive Peasants:Interrogating State-Rural Community Relations in Nigeria
(International Journal Of Social Work and Development Studies (IJSDS), 0000) Adegbenga Isaac Aladegbola; Olaniyan Azeez O; Odewusi Oluwasola M
This study explores the pattern, nature, and outcomes of the relationship between the Nigerian state and its rural communities. The central argument of this work is that factors shaping the interaction between the Nigerian state and the rural communities are in the realm of two interrelated perceptions: absenteeism and
dismissal. Using the rural communities in Ekiti Southwest Local Government Area of Nigeria as case studies and employing an ethnographic, qualitative research method, the study interrogates the absentee-dismissive conundrum of state-local community relations in Nigeria. Fieldwork was conducted between 2020 and 2021 across the villages and hamlets of Ogotun Ekiti, drawing on twenty key-informant and in-depth interviews with village inhabitants, community leaders, and government officials, supplemented by direct observation. Specifically, the study discovered that with a state presence that is at best sporadic and minimal in substance, the Nigerian state is perceived by rural dwellers as habitually absent, and this perceived errant behavior has resulted in a dismissive attitude towards the state. The study further engages Goran Hyden’s thesis of the uncaptured African peasantry, which attributes rural underdevelopment in Tanzania to peasants’ refusal to be captured by the modern economy, and finds that the Nigerian case differs: no modernizing project was ever extended to the rural populace under study, so their dismissiveness functions not as a cause of underdevelopment but as a coping mechanism for surviving it. While state absenteeism deepens underdevelopment, dismissive attitude serves some psychological purposes, and acts as a coping mechanism for the rural populace. The study concludes that so long the Nigerian state continues to neglect the rural majority in planning and execution of policy, rural communities will continue to display dismissive attitudes
toward it, complicating efforts to mobilize them for nationhood and development.
Domestic Violence: The Role of the Church and Society in the Management
(Sapientia Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Development Studies, 2023) Akinlotan Raymond Adeniyi; Akinlotan Joan Olamitokunbo; Oladipo Eunice Molayo
In our society, many women are violently treated by their intimate partners while they suffer in silence. In some cases, domestic violence leads to the death of those women. This should not be allowed to continue because women are crucial to the growth and development of any nation and the world at large. They are homemakers, custodians of social, cultural and fundamental values of the society; and permanent change is often best achieved through them. Full community development is impossible without their understanding, cooperation and effective participation. Considering all these, women deserve better treatment but opposite are usually the case. Wife battery affects the physical and psychological wellbeing of the abused women and even that of their children. It is on this premise that this paper discusses the meaning of domestic violence against women, types of intimate partner violence, effects of these types of violence on abused women and their children. This paper also discusses causes and management of domestic violence against women. In conclusion recommendations were made to eradicate this menace from the society
Child Abuse: Rethinking the Role of the Social Worker in the Management
(International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, 2023) Akinlotan Raymond Adeniyi; Akinlotan Joan Olamitokunbo; Amodu Eniola Morenikeji
The concept Child Abuse is a very eclectic one. Its understanding as it occurs varies from individuals, ethnic groups, religious institutions, professional bodies etc. This research discussed the occurrence of child abuse and the role of the social worker in the management. It further discussed the various forms of child abuse such as physical abuse, verbal abuse, emotional / psychological abuse, child labour and sexual abuse / child marriage. Factors contributing to child abuse and neglect in our society were emphasized such as the parent or caregiver factors, family factors, environmental and protective factors. The population of study was the students of Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State in which the sample size of 222 respondents was used. The questionnaire was the instrument used in data collection and chi-square statistical analysis was used at establishing the significant difference that may exist among respondents’ frequencies.
The Influence of Social Media on Criminal Behaviour Among Convicted Inmates (A Study of Nigerian Correctional Institution Kiriki, Apapa Lagos State)
(International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, 2026) Akinlotan Raymond Adeniyi; Oladipo Eunice Molayo; Akazue Gloria Debrah; Omodaji Rukewe Blessing
This study explores the influence of social media on criminal behavior, highlighting both its facilitative and preventive roles. With the rise in global social media usage, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok have increasingly become arena where various forms of criminal activities such as cyberbullying, cyber fraud, phishing, and extortion are perpetrated. The study examines how the anonymity, widespread reach, and rapid dissemination of information inherent in these platforms contribute to the proliferation of such crimes. Drawing on theories such as Social Learning Theory and Routine Activity Theory, the research provides a theoretical lens for understanding how social media interactions may normalize or encourage criminal acts. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data was collected via structured questionnaires administered to 100 male inmates incarcerated for cybercrimes at the Kirikiri Maximum and Medium Custodial Centers in Lagos, Nigeria. The findings aim to enhance the understanding of the complex relationship between social media and criminal behavior, offering insights for law enforcement, policy-makers, and social media users to develop effective preventive strategies and promote safer online environments.
Time Management
(Ethiopian Civil Service Collage, 1995) Yalokwu Patrick O.
This paper examines the concept of time and the importance of time management in achieving career success. Time is defined as a measurable component of eternity expressed in seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, and years, while career success refers to the achievement of personal and professional goals throughout one's working life. Effective time management involves organizing and controlling available time to accomplish tasks efficiently and avoid unnecessary pressure and delays. The paper highlights the significance of time management in improving productivity and workplace performance. It further identifies key strategies for career success, including self-awareness, vision-based career choice, problem-solving ability, result orientation, teamwork, adaptability to change, stress management, negotiation skills, self-confidence, family support, a sense of urgency, and daily planning. The study concludes that effective time management and the application of these strategies are essential for achieving long-term career growth and success.