THE EFFECTS OF BIOMETRIC/RETRENCHMENT EXERCISE ON QUALITY OF WORK LIFE OF CIVIL SERVANTS IN YOBE STATE

Mustapha Alhaji Ali & Yahaya Abdulhmid

Department of Political Science, Yobe State University, Damaturu, Nigeria.

Department of Agric and Natural Resources, Potiskum Local Government, Yobe State

Email:-alimustapha07@gmail.com, mustaphaali97@yahoo.com, mijinhajiya78@gmail.com

Abstract: This paper uses secondary sources of data gathering technique to assess the effects of retrenchment in Yobe State on staff performance and quality of work life in the State Public Services. The results shows that the positive/expected perceptions regarding retrenchment includes reducing the number of employees, removing ‘deadwood’, poor performers, ghost workers, firing excess staff, and establishment of effective management structure for service delivery. Negative perceptions include premature layoff/retirement of work force, creation of poverty to those affected and random dismissal of employees for various reasons. Positive effects of retrenchment on individual performance included improved performance, punctuality, reduced absenteeism, reduction in the number of employees having two, or more jobs and employee efficiency and effectiveness, employee responsibility, and employee accountability, loyalty and discipline were also enhanced. The paper concludes with vital recommendations.

POLICING IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS

Ofili, Frederick Iwendi

Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

Email: Ofili112002@yahoo.com

Abstract: The cardinal responsibility of any government all over the world is the maintenance of law and order in the country. Without law and order, there will be no good governance. Therefore, good governance is symbiotically tied to the maintenance of law and order. That explains why the issue of policing is crucial and of vital interest to all government. The Nigerian government is no exception. The arm of government saddled with that responsibility is the Police force. According to Robert Reiner (1993) “the police are the specialist carriers of the state’s bedrock power: the monopoly of legitimate use of force”. It has the monopoly of the legitimate use of force in that for it to effectively discharge this statutory responsibility of law enforcement and protection, it is expedient on her to maintain this monopoly. It is also expedient for proper regulation and accountability. However, in the discharge of this crucial and vital responsibility of the maintenance of law and order in the country, the Police is most often times confronted with challenges and constraints. Though challenges abound, however the future appears promising if certain remedial measures such as Police capacity building, improved remuneration/ funding, improved Public-Police relations etc. are put in place.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF BODIJA SAWN WOOD MARKET IN IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA.

¹Aremu, F.J, ²Olugbire, O.O, ²Adebayo, D.A & ²Apata, O.V

¹Department of Agricultural Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife,   Nigeria

²Department of Forest Economics and Extension Service, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Jericho, Ibadan

Email: fakunle2011@gmail.com

Abstract: The paper analyzed the socio-economic characteristics of sawn wood market in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. Primary data was used for the study. The data was collected using structured questionnaires administered to 150 sawn wood marketers sampled from the main sawn wood market in Ibadan North Local government of Oyo state, Nigeria. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the data. The result indicated that majority (41.33%) belongs to the active population group of 20-40 years. Male (86.00%) dominated sawn wood marketing enterprise while female constitutes only 14.00%. 18.00% of sawn wood marketers were single, 50.00% were married, 20.00% were divorced/divorcee while 12.00% were widowed/ widower. Majority (45.00%) of the marketers had post primary education while minority (36.67%) had primary education and (18.00%) had no formal education at all. 10.00% of the marketers had 1-5 years marketing experience. 16.67% had 6-10 years, 55.33% had 11-20 years while 18.00% had greater than 20 years business experience. 32.67% of the marketers used between N 100,000 – N250,000 as capital set up, 47.33% used between N 250,001-N 500,000, 10.00% used between N 500,001 – N 750,000. 6.67% used between N750,001-N 1,000,000. 3.33% used more than N1, 000,000 to start the business. 2.67% of sawn wood marketers in the study area were processor, 31.33% were wholesalers, 26.00% were retailers, and wholesaler/retailers were 40.00%. 25.33% of the marketers had regular contact with extension workers, 26.67% had occasional contact with extension workers while 48.00% never had contact with extension workers.

Table of Contents

Analysis of Variance on Road Accident Cases in Sokoto State

Ibrahim Abubakar Zarrumi and Kabiru Malam Yakubu                                                          1 – 7

An Assessment of Local Government Administration and Sustainable Rural

Development in Nigeria

Nnamani, Desmond O., Nwachukwu, Tochukwu and Ugwuibe, Amaechi                              8 – 26

Europeanisation of Turkish Cypriot Community in North Cyprus

Olakunle Olowojolu and Modupe Ake                                                                                     27 – 31

The Attack of Boko Haram Sect through Media and Public Diplomacy

Franklin Ezeorah                                                                                                                      32 – 43

The Impact of Finance on the Academic Performance of Secondary School

Students in Akwanga Local Government of Nassarawa State, Nigeria

E. I. Dang and E. J. Bulus                                                                                                         44 – 54

Social Factors Influencing Decision-Making Related to Fertility Control in Nigeria.

Anum O.J.,Hulugh P.K., Dooior D., and Zawua T.P.                                                                55 – 72

The Impact of Tourism on Internally Generated Revenue in Plateau State:

1999-2014

Miba’am Walwai Benjamin & Dashol Usman Ishaya                                                             73 – 83

Nigeria’s Insurgency: The Psychological Perspective

Mfon E. Ineme                                                                                                                          84 – 93

Socio-Economic Characteristics of Bodija Sawn Wood Market in Ibadan, Oyo

State, Nigeria.

Aremu, F.J.,Olugbire, O.O., Adebayo, D.A. and Apata, O.V.                                                     94 – 103

Policing in Contemporary Nigeria: Problems and Prospects.

Ofili, Frederick Iwendi                                                                                                              104 – 113

The Effects of Biometric/Retrenchment Exercise on Quality of Work Life of

Civil Servants in Yobe State

Mustapha Alhaji Ali & Yahaya Abdulhmid                                                                             114 – 119

The Social Media and 2015 Presidential Election in Nigeria: Issues and Challenges

Popoola, Olusoji David                                                                                                           120 – 136

THE IMPACT OF TOURISM ON INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE IN PLATEAU STATE: 1999-2014 

Miba’am Walwai Benjamin & Dashol Usman Ishaya.

Department of Economics

Plateau State University, Bokkos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Email: mibaam@gmail.com, ishayadashol@gmail.com

Abstract: Reliance on non-renewable natural resources has led to fluctuations and shock in many mono economies. The need for diversification and exploiting alternative source of revenue is being encouraged by the Federal Government of Nigeria and its component States. This study used the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) to estimate the impact of tourism sector on the internally generated revenue of Plateau State. The study finds that tourism sector’s contribution to internally generated revenue is not significant. The study concludes that the tourism potentials of Plateau State is underutilised and recommends the private and public sector investment to modernize and diversify the State tourism sector, the training of staff working in tourism related institutions in the State for better service delivery, ensuring the maintenance of peace and harmony and provision of infrastructures among other recommendations.