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Solaja Mayowa

University of Ibadan, Sociology, Graduate Student

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria, Industrial and Labour Relations/Sociology, Graduate Student

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Federal University Of Technology Akure,Nigeria

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka-Nigeria

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The Challenges Facing Commercial Motorcycle Occupation In Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria

This study examined the challenges facing commercial motorcycle occupation in Edo State, Nigeria.... more This study examined the challenges facing commercial motorcycle occupation in Edo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted. Data were collected through questionnaires and in-depth interviews (IDIs) among selected motorcyclists, police officers and road safety officials in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State. A total of 255 questionnaires were administered and 10 in-depth interviews were conducted. Data analyses involved univariate and content analyses. The findings revealed that social stigmatization due to the use of motorcycles for criminal activities, lack of protection and inadequate clothing for riders, recklessness, impatience, over speeding and non-compliance to traffic rules, ban and arrest of innocent motorcyclists and payment of incessant levies are the major challenges of commercial motorcyclists in Etsako West, Edo State. The findings were discussed with reference to relevant empirical literatures, and with recommendations both for practice and fu...

The Political Economy Of Nigeria'S Green Practice Adoption In The Era Of Sustainable Development

The paper empirically discussed the political economy and the role of vested interests of key act... more

The Dimensions Of Environmental Pollution In Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria

The study was conducted to investigate the dimension of waste discharge and its consequences on h... more

Investigating The Impact Of Skill Acquisition Programmes On Graduate Unemployment Dilemma In Lagos, Nigeria

The study examines the impact of skill acquisition programmes on graduate unemployment rate in La... more

Occupy Development-Towards A Caring Environment In Nigerian Urban Cities

This paper advocate for occupy development towards a caring environment in Nigerian urban cities.

Ecopreneurship And Green Practices As Key Factors Of Ecotourism Development In Ogun State, Nigeria

This paper examines ecopreneurship and green practices as key factors of ecotourism development i... more

Community-Based Green Care Initiative-A Catalyst For Sustainable Parenting Styles, Teaching Patterns And Early Child Self-Esteem In Nigeria

The study examines a community-based green care initiative as a catalyst for sustainable parentin... more

The Nigerian seaports and development ( 1900-2015 ) : Historical perspectives and dynamics

This paper elucidates the evolution and subsequent development of the Nigerian Seaport between 19... more This paper elucidates the evolution and subsequent development of the Nigerian Seaport between 1900 and 2015. It also highlighted its historical perspectives and subsisting dynamics responsible for the emerging ports situation in the Country. The paper is structured into nine parts of which the roles and appreciative contributions of Seaports to national development has been discussed. It further revealed through historical perspectives of Seaports Development in Nigeria, four major distinctive phases of Seaport Development (1900 – 1954, 1954 – 1992, 1992 – 2004 and 2004 – 2015). Apart from identifying these phases, the paper further accounted for the determinants or factors responsible for the dynamics of the stages identified. The paper further analysed recent developments between 1995 and 2010 and these development formed the foundation used to espouse emerging issues associated with the evolution of Nigerian Seaports. The dynamics of cargo traffics situation, container traffic, ...

Labour Casualization and Trade Unionism in Nigeria

UNSW Business School Research Paper Series, 2015

The role of trade unions in contemporary industrial relation system is increasingly deflating as ... more The role of trade unions in contemporary industrial relation system is increasingly deflating as many work organizations (formal and informal) now engage in labour casualization. Labour casualization is the process where workers in an organization are casual, temporary, seasonal, contract or part-time employees with little or no legal provisions. However, the most perturbing issue is the restriction of casual workers from joining trade unions which has denied them from benefiting from collective agreement in the organization. It is against this background that this paper set out to examine how labour casualization practices have affected the activities of trade unionism in Nigeria. A descriptive survey method was adopted in the study. Participants were 120 staff of Larfage Wapco Cement, Ewekoro, Ogun State, Nigeria who were selected through triangulation of sampling methods. Data was collected through structured questionnaire and secondary qualitative sources. Result shows that labo...

Social and Health Impact of Flood in Ido Local Government Area, Ibadan, Nigeria

Environmental Economics eJournal, 2016

Flooding is a social problem affecting the structure of development in many Nigerian cities. Stud... more Flooding is a social problem affecting the structure of development in many Nigerian cities. Studies have shown that during and after flood incidences in Nigeria, a greater proportion of people living in flood prone areas are economically and socially affected. In light of this, the study examined social and health impact of flood incidence in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The population of the study was 103,261 residents of Ido Local Government Area, who spread across four geopolitical wards (Ido North, Central, South and East respectively) from which, four communities namely; Akufo, Ido, Omi-Adio and Idi-Iya experiencing floods were purposively selected. Thereafter, two-hundred flood victims, who are 15 years and above were selected as sample, through quota sampling method. A structured self-developed questionnaire was used to elicit information from them, while the data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. The finding shows that...

Leadership Style and Multigenerational Workforce: A Call for Workplace Agility in Nigerian Public Organizations

International Journal of African and Asian Studies, 2016

In today’s work organization, leaders are faced with the task of harmonizing workplace friction o... more In today’s work organization, leaders are faced with the task of harmonizing workplace friction occasioned by multi-generation workforce, each with different perspectives and traits toward achieving organizational goal and objectives. Consequently, public organizations around the world and Nigeria inclusive comprised of four different generations of employees i.e. Traditionalist, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y otherwise known as Millennials – who can bring out the best or worst of the organization depending on how well the leader can manage the talent mix. Thus, it become imperative for leaders to develop knowledge on how to address the differences in motivations, working styles, communication pattern and technological preferences of multigenerational workforce. This task cannot be ignored by organization that aimed to achieve harmonious working environment and progress in the current global economy. In light of this reality, the paper examined leadership and multi-gen...

Exploring the impact of employees’ self-actualization on organizational performance in Nigerian investment company

A cursory look at management literatures revealed that the term ‘self-actualization’ vis-à-vis or... more A cursory look at management literatures revealed that the term ‘self-actualization’ vis-à-vis organizational performance is less considered in contemporary management studies. Most published works in the field centered largely on low-level needs while high-level needs like self esteem and self-actualization as envisaged by Maslow’s and Neo-Human Relations theorists are rarely emphasized. This posture however, prompts this study to examine the nexus between employee’s self-actualization and organizational performance in a key Nigerian Investment Company. A descriptive survey was adopted in which a well-structured questionnaire and personal observations were utilized as instruments for data collection. A total number of one hundred and two (102) respondents were selected, examined and their responses were used for data analysis. Inferential statistics was used and the result with interpretation was done under each table. The findings revealed that employees’ self-actualization enhanc...

La importancia de salvaguardar el entorno electoral para la seguridad del votante y una elección creíble en África: el caso de Nigeria

Revista de Derecho Electoral, 2017

espanolLa proteccion del entorno es un proceso de resurgimiento del medio ambiente en lo que conc... more espanolLa proteccion del entorno es un proceso de resurgimiento del medio ambiente en lo que concierne a la amenaza de la paz global y la seguridad emergente. Es un esfuerzo pluridimensional que involucra la seguridad mental, economica, social, cultural, informatica y la seguridad intelectual. Desde este punto de vista, un tema que se ha mantenido a la vanguardia del debate publico es la forma de garantizar la maxima seguridad en el proceso electoral. A la luz de esto, el estudio examina por medio de una teoria de la seguridad social la relevancia de la proteccion del entorno para garantizar la seguridad y la credibilidad de los votantes en Africa, particularmente en Nigueria. Utiliza el diseno de motivos con fuerte dependencia de los datos cualitativos secundarios procedentes de publicaciones academicas actuales y relevantes, boletines oficiales e informes, con el objetivo de encontrar a partir del estudio los conocimientos practicos sobre como un medio ambiente asegurado puede con...

Factors influencing artisans switching to commercial motorcyclists (Okada) in Edo State, Nigeria

Artisanship is a vital tool of socio-economic development. However, the rate at which Nigerian ar... more Artisanship is a vital tool of socio-economic development. However, the rate at which Nigerian artisans are switching to commercial motorcycling (Okada business) is alarming and its impact on the economy cannot be underrated. Thus, this study examined factors influencing artisans switching to commercial motorcycling in Edo State. A descriptive survey design was adopted. Data were collected through questionnaires and indepth interviews (IDIs) among selected motorcyclists in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State. A total of 255 questionnaires were administered and 10 in-depth interviews were conducted. Data analyses involved univariate and content analyses. The study revealed that lack of patronage of locally made products, stress, inadequate and decaying infrastructure and the quick money-making syndrome among Nigerians were the factors responsible for artisans switching to commercial motorcyclists. Finally, the study recommends that government should make a policy that will e...

Challenges and prospects of Small and Medium Ecopreneurs (SMEcos) in contemporary Nigerian circular economy

Reciklaza i odrzivi razvoj, 2019

Ecopreneurship and Green Product Initiative (GPI): An Agenda for Nigeria’s Sustainable Development in the 21st Century

Studia i Materiały Wydziału Zarządzania UW, 2017

This paper examines ecopreneurship and green product initiative as an agenda for sustainable deve... more This paper examines ecopreneurship and green product initiative as an agenda for sustainable development in Nigeria. It explains the exclusive roles of ecopreneurship and green product initiatives in the rising trend of green economy in the current global market. The paper documents the numerous benefits associated with eco-entrepreneurship and how these benefits can translate to anticipated sustainable development. It also explains the multi-level intersection of eco-entrepreneurship and green product initiatives within the context of sustainable development. Theoretically, the paper adopts Schumpeter's theory of entrepreneurship and ecological modernization theory as a development framework to underline the importance of ecopreneurship and green product initiatives in the context of sustainable development. The paper is exploratory with the use of secondary data sourced from current and relevant academic publications and reports. Findings from the paper serve as indicators and pointers to government, researchers, academicians and other stakeholders to promote, engage and invest in ecopreneurship and green product initiatives as the lens to locate the path to a more sustainable future.

Industrial conflict and its management in selected Nigerian manufacturing companies

International Journal of Organizational Leadership, 2015

This study examined industrial conflict and its management strategies in selected manufacturing c... more This study examined industrial conflict and its management strategies in selected manufacturing companies in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study utilized co-relational survey method which involves the use of structured questionnaire and personal observation to elicit information from the respondents. Participants comprised of staffs of three manufacturing companies in Lagos, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was employed in selecting the respondents from the three manufacturing companies under the study. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistic including tables, frequency counts, and percentages as well as mean scores. The findings revealed that the causes of conflict in manufacturing companies in Lagos State, Nigeria include poor means of communicating grievances to top managers, unfavorable economic and industrial policies, poor employee compensation and welfare among others. Therefore, this study concluded that managers should combine strategies such as bargaining, collaboration and avoidance when dealing with industrial conflict to maintain cordial and productive labour-management relationship.

Situating Green Practices within the Context of Sustainable Development Agenda

Equidad y Desarrollo, 2017

Ecological practices are essential for sustainable development. They cover technical innovations ... more Ecological practices are essential for sustainable development. They cover technical innovations and responsible consumption of environmental resources, along with global efforts to ensure that progress does not impede future generations from achieving a desirable improvement of social and economic conditions based on this momentum. This article aims to place ecological practices in the context of a sustainable development agenda and discusses the conceptual meaning of the term ecological practices. It also examines the determinants of ecological practices in developing countries, including Nigeria. The text developed the Generational Development Framework (GDF) to analyze the connection between green practices and sustainable development. Finally, it concludes by emphasizing that ecological practices are a fundamental force to fulfill sustainable development programs, particularly in developing countries.

Exploring the relationship between leadership communication style, personality trait and organizational productivity

Serbian Journal of Management, 2016

Leadership position stands as one of the subtle positions in today's corporate organizations. It ... more

Hausa Firm Presence and Market Social Structure of Some Selected Grocery Markets in Ibadan and Lagos Metropolis

Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013

This study examined Hausa firm presence and market social structure of some selected grocery mark... more This study examined Hausa firm presence and market social structure of some selected grocery markets in Ibadan and Lagos metropolis. Firm presence depicts the established existence of an individual or group of individuals in a particular place. Whereas market social structure is the combination of norms, value and belief that integrate traders into a single social system and shape their trade activities in the market place. Data were collected through questionnaire and in-depth interviews among grocery traders in one popular market in Ibadan and Lagos. A total of 400 questionnaires were administered and 12 in-depth interviews were conducted. The data collected were subjected to descriptive, content and ethnographic analysis. The finding revealed that Hausa firm presence influenced the market social structure by building their traditional market institution which enhances the social, political and economic development in the market. Also, there is cordial relationship, love and sound trade network among the traders in the selected grocery markets. Therefore, the study recommends the inclusion of laissez faire approach to market structure in order to promote regional integration, unity and development in Nigeria.

The Challenges Facing Commercial Motorcycle Occupation In Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria

This study examined the challenges facing commercial motorcycle occupation in Edo State, Nigeria.... more This study examined the challenges facing commercial motorcycle occupation in Edo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted. Data were collected through questionnaires and in-depth interviews (IDIs) among selected motorcyclists, police officers and road safety officials in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State. A total of 255 questionnaires were administered and 10 in-depth interviews were conducted. Data analyses involved univariate and content analyses. The findings revealed that social stigmatization due to the use of motorcycles for criminal activities, lack of protection and inadequate clothing for riders, recklessness, impatience, over speeding and non-compliance to traffic rules, ban and arrest of innocent motorcyclists and payment of incessant levies are the major challenges of commercial motorcyclists in Etsako West, Edo State. The findings were discussed with reference to relevant empirical literatures, and with recommendations both for practice and fu...

The Political Economy Of Nigeria'S Green Practice Adoption In The Era Of Sustainable Development

The paper empirically discussed the political economy and the role of vested interests of key act... more

The Dimensions Of Environmental Pollution In Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria

The study was conducted to investigate the dimension of waste discharge and its consequences on h... more

Investigating The Impact Of Skill Acquisition Programmes On Graduate Unemployment Dilemma In Lagos, Nigeria

The study examines the impact of skill acquisition programmes on graduate unemployment rate in La... more

Occupy Development-Towards A Caring Environment In Nigerian Urban Cities

This paper advocate for occupy development towards a caring environment in Nigerian urban cities.

Ecopreneurship And Green Practices As Key Factors Of Ecotourism Development In Ogun State, Nigeria

This paper examines ecopreneurship and green practices as key factors of ecotourism development i... more

Community-Based Green Care Initiative-A Catalyst For Sustainable Parenting Styles, Teaching Patterns And Early Child Self-Esteem In Nigeria

The study examines a community-based green care initiative as a catalyst for sustainable parentin... more

The Nigerian seaports and development ( 1900-2015 ) : Historical perspectives and dynamics

This paper elucidates the evolution and subsequent development of the Nigerian Seaport between 19... more This paper elucidates the evolution and subsequent development of the Nigerian Seaport between 1900 and 2015. It also highlighted its historical perspectives and subsisting dynamics responsible for the emerging ports situation in the Country. The paper is structured into nine parts of which the roles and appreciative contributions of Seaports to national development has been discussed. It further revealed through historical perspectives of Seaports Development in Nigeria, four major distinctive phases of Seaport Development (1900 – 1954, 1954 – 1992, 1992 – 2004 and 2004 – 2015). Apart from identifying these phases, the paper further accounted for the determinants or factors responsible for the dynamics of the stages identified. The paper further analysed recent developments between 1995 and 2010 and these development formed the foundation used to espouse emerging issues associated with the evolution of Nigerian Seaports. The dynamics of cargo traffics situation, container traffic, ...

Labour Casualization and Trade Unionism in Nigeria

UNSW Business School Research Paper Series, 2015

The role of trade unions in contemporary industrial relation system is increasingly deflating as ... more The role of trade unions in contemporary industrial relation system is increasingly deflating as many work organizations (formal and informal) now engage in labour casualization. Labour casualization is the process where workers in an organization are casual, temporary, seasonal, contract or part-time employees with little or no legal provisions. However, the most perturbing issue is the restriction of casual workers from joining trade unions which has denied them from benefiting from collective agreement in the organization. It is against this background that this paper set out to examine how labour casualization practices have affected the activities of trade unionism in Nigeria. A descriptive survey method was adopted in the study. Participants were 120 staff of Larfage Wapco Cement, Ewekoro, Ogun State, Nigeria who were selected through triangulation of sampling methods. Data was collected through structured questionnaire and secondary qualitative sources. Result shows that labo...

Social and Health Impact of Flood in Ido Local Government Area, Ibadan, Nigeria

Environmental Economics eJournal, 2016

Flooding is a social problem affecting the structure of development in many Nigerian cities. Stud... more Flooding is a social problem affecting the structure of development in many Nigerian cities. Studies have shown that during and after flood incidences in Nigeria, a greater proportion of people living in flood prone areas are economically and socially affected. In light of this, the study examined social and health impact of flood incidence in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The population of the study was 103,261 residents of Ido Local Government Area, who spread across four geopolitical wards (Ido North, Central, South and East respectively) from which, four communities namely; Akufo, Ido, Omi-Adio and Idi-Iya experiencing floods were purposively selected. Thereafter, two-hundred flood victims, who are 15 years and above were selected as sample, through quota sampling method. A structured self-developed questionnaire was used to elicit information from them, while the data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. The finding shows that...

Leadership Style and Multigenerational Workforce: A Call for Workplace Agility in Nigerian Public Organizations

International Journal of African and Asian Studies, 2016

In today’s work organization, leaders are faced with the task of harmonizing workplace friction o... more In today’s work organization, leaders are faced with the task of harmonizing workplace friction occasioned by multi-generation workforce, each with different perspectives and traits toward achieving organizational goal and objectives. Consequently, public organizations around the world and Nigeria inclusive comprised of four different generations of employees i.e. Traditionalist, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y otherwise known as Millennials – who can bring out the best or worst of the organization depending on how well the leader can manage the talent mix. Thus, it become imperative for leaders to develop knowledge on how to address the differences in motivations, working styles, communication pattern and technological preferences of multigenerational workforce. This task cannot be ignored by organization that aimed to achieve harmonious working environment and progress in the current global economy. In light of this reality, the paper examined leadership and multi-gen...

Exploring the impact of employees’ self-actualization on organizational performance in Nigerian investment company

A cursory look at management literatures revealed that the term ‘self-actualization’ vis-à-vis or... more A cursory look at management literatures revealed that the term ‘self-actualization’ vis-à-vis organizational performance is less considered in contemporary management studies. Most published works in the field centered largely on low-level needs while high-level needs like self esteem and self-actualization as envisaged by Maslow’s and Neo-Human Relations theorists are rarely emphasized. This posture however, prompts this study to examine the nexus between employee’s self-actualization and organizational performance in a key Nigerian Investment Company. A descriptive survey was adopted in which a well-structured questionnaire and personal observations were utilized as instruments for data collection. A total number of one hundred and two (102) respondents were selected, examined and their responses were used for data analysis. Inferential statistics was used and the result with interpretation was done under each table. The findings revealed that employees’ self-actualization enhanc...

La importancia de salvaguardar el entorno electoral para la seguridad del votante y una elección creíble en África: el caso de Nigeria

Revista de Derecho Electoral, 2017

espanolLa proteccion del entorno es un proceso de resurgimiento del medio ambiente en lo que conc... more espanolLa proteccion del entorno es un proceso de resurgimiento del medio ambiente en lo que concierne a la amenaza de la paz global y la seguridad emergente. Es un esfuerzo pluridimensional que involucra la seguridad mental, economica, social, cultural, informatica y la seguridad intelectual. Desde este punto de vista, un tema que se ha mantenido a la vanguardia del debate publico es la forma de garantizar la maxima seguridad en el proceso electoral. A la luz de esto, el estudio examina por medio de una teoria de la seguridad social la relevancia de la proteccion del entorno para garantizar la seguridad y la credibilidad de los votantes en Africa, particularmente en Nigueria. Utiliza el diseno de motivos con fuerte dependencia de los datos cualitativos secundarios procedentes de publicaciones academicas actuales y relevantes, boletines oficiales e informes, con el objetivo de encontrar a partir del estudio los conocimientos practicos sobre como un medio ambiente asegurado puede con...

Factors influencing artisans switching to commercial motorcyclists (Okada) in Edo State, Nigeria

Artisanship is a vital tool of socio-economic development. However, the rate at which Nigerian ar... more Artisanship is a vital tool of socio-economic development. However, the rate at which Nigerian artisans are switching to commercial motorcycling (Okada business) is alarming and its impact on the economy cannot be underrated. Thus, this study examined factors influencing artisans switching to commercial motorcycling in Edo State. A descriptive survey design was adopted. Data were collected through questionnaires and indepth interviews (IDIs) among selected motorcyclists in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State. A total of 255 questionnaires were administered and 10 in-depth interviews were conducted. Data analyses involved univariate and content analyses. The study revealed that lack of patronage of locally made products, stress, inadequate and decaying infrastructure and the quick money-making syndrome among Nigerians were the factors responsible for artisans switching to commercial motorcyclists. Finally, the study recommends that government should make a policy that will e...

Challenges and prospects of Small and Medium Ecopreneurs (SMEcos) in contemporary Nigerian circular economy

Reciklaza i odrzivi razvoj, 2019

Ecopreneurship and Green Product Initiative (GPI): An Agenda for Nigeria’s Sustainable Development in the 21st Century

Studia i Materiały Wydziału Zarządzania UW, 2017

This paper examines ecopreneurship and green product initiative as an agenda for sustainable deve... more This paper examines ecopreneurship and green product initiative as an agenda for sustainable development in Nigeria. It explains the exclusive roles of ecopreneurship and green product initiatives in the rising trend of green economy in the current global market. The paper documents the numerous benefits associated with eco-entrepreneurship and how these benefits can translate to anticipated sustainable development. It also explains the multi-level intersection of eco-entrepreneurship and green product initiatives within the context of sustainable development. Theoretically, the paper adopts Schumpeter's theory of entrepreneurship and ecological modernization theory as a development framework to underline the importance of ecopreneurship and green product initiatives in the context of sustainable development. The paper is exploratory with the use of secondary data sourced from current and relevant academic publications and reports. Findings from the paper serve as indicators and pointers to government, researchers, academicians and other stakeholders to promote, engage and invest in ecopreneurship and green product initiatives as the lens to locate the path to a more sustainable future.

Industrial conflict and its management in selected Nigerian manufacturing companies

International Journal of Organizational Leadership, 2015

This study examined industrial conflict and its management strategies in selected manufacturing c... more This study examined industrial conflict and its management strategies in selected manufacturing companies in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study utilized co-relational survey method which involves the use of structured questionnaire and personal observation to elicit information from the respondents. Participants comprised of staffs of three manufacturing companies in Lagos, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was employed in selecting the respondents from the three manufacturing companies under the study. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistic including tables, frequency counts, and percentages as well as mean scores. The findings revealed that the causes of conflict in manufacturing companies in Lagos State, Nigeria include poor means of communicating grievances to top managers, unfavorable economic and industrial policies, poor employee compensation and welfare among others. Therefore, this study concluded that managers should combine strategies such as bargaining, collaboration and avoidance when dealing with industrial conflict to maintain cordial and productive labour-management relationship.

Situating Green Practices within the Context of Sustainable Development Agenda

Equidad y Desarrollo, 2017

Ecological practices are essential for sustainable development. They cover technical innovations ... more Ecological practices are essential for sustainable development. They cover technical innovations and responsible consumption of environmental resources, along with global efforts to ensure that progress does not impede future generations from achieving a desirable improvement of social and economic conditions based on this momentum. This article aims to place ecological practices in the context of a sustainable development agenda and discusses the conceptual meaning of the term ecological practices. It also examines the determinants of ecological practices in developing countries, including Nigeria. The text developed the Generational Development Framework (GDF) to analyze the connection between green practices and sustainable development. Finally, it concludes by emphasizing that ecological practices are a fundamental force to fulfill sustainable development programs, particularly in developing countries.

Exploring the relationship between leadership communication style, personality trait and organizational productivity

Serbian Journal of Management, 2016

Leadership position stands as one of the subtle positions in today's corporate organizations. It ... more

Hausa Firm Presence and Market Social Structure of Some Selected Grocery Markets in Ibadan and Lagos Metropolis

Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013

This study examined Hausa firm presence and market social structure of some selected grocery mark... more This study examined Hausa firm presence and market social structure of some selected grocery markets in Ibadan and Lagos metropolis. Firm presence depicts the established existence of an individual or group of individuals in a particular place. Whereas market social structure is the combination of norms, value and belief that integrate traders into a single social system and shape their trade activities in the market place. Data were collected through questionnaire and in-depth interviews among grocery traders in one popular market in Ibadan and Lagos. A total of 400 questionnaires were administered and 12 in-depth interviews were conducted. The data collected were subjected to descriptive, content and ethnographic analysis. The finding revealed that Hausa firm presence influenced the market social structure by building their traditional market institution which enhances the social, political and economic development in the market. Also, there is cordial relationship, love and sound trade network among the traders in the selected grocery markets. Therefore, the study recommends the inclusion of laissez faire approach to market structure in order to promote regional integration, unity and development in Nigeria.

Situating Green Practices within the Context of Sustainable Development -Staff Seminar Presentation.pptx

Green practices are essential components of sustainable development. This is so because they incl... more Green practices are essential components of sustainable development. This is so because they include eco-conservation strategies and pro-environmental behaviour such as purchasing eco-friendly products, producing renewable goods, using pollution abatement equipment and efficient waste management method in ensuring that the issue of environment degradation that is facing the world today is proactively resolved and improvement in socio-economic conditions is ultimately achieved. Based on this momentum, this paper attempts to situate green practices within the context of sustainable development agenda. The paper discusses the conceptual meaning woven around green practices as well as sustainable development in current literature. It also examines the determinants of green practices in developing countries and Nigeria inclusive. Sustainable development theory was deployed to explain the importance of green practices in attaining sustainable development agenda come 2030. The paper develops Generational Development Framework (GDF) for analysing the connection between green practices and sustainable development. Explanatory research design with the use of secondary data was adopted. Finally, the paper concludes that green practices are critical engines to accomplish sustainable development agenda particularly in developing countries like Nigeria.

2016 International Conference on Green Trade Conference Manual-Ecopreneurship and Green Product Initiative as Panacea for Sustainable Green Trade Development in Nigeria

Modern societies exist with copious environmental problems which affect the well-being of people,... more Modern societies exist with copious environmental problems which affect the well-being of people, business organization as well as structure of trade development in both North and South regions of the world. One such sustainable approach to address these environmental problems is by promoting green trade through ecopreneurship and green product initiatives. This paper therefore examines ecopreneurship and green product initiative as panacea for sustainable green trade development in Nigeria. It explains the exclusive roles of ecopreneurship education and green product creativity in the rising trend of green trade in current global market. The paper examines the availability of resources and policies required to promote green trade in Nigeria. It document the numerous benefits associated with ecopreneurship and how these benefits can translates to anticipated sustainable environment in Nigeria and beyond. It also explains the challenges and multi-level intersection of ecopreneurship and green product initiative within the context of green trade development with case studies from African countries like Morocco, Kenya, Rwanda and South Africa. Theoretically, the paper adopts Schumpeter’s theory of entrepreneurship and Ecological modernization theory as framework to stress the important of ecopreneurship and green product initiative in the context of green trade development and environmental sustainability. The paper is explanatory with the use of secondary data sourced from current and relevant academic publications and reports. Findings from the paper serve as indicators and pointers to government, researchers, academicians and other stakeholders to promote, engage and invest in ecopreneurship and green product initiatives as the lens to locate the path to a more sustainable future.

Occupy Development-Towards a Caring Environment in Nigerian Urban Cities

Occupy Development (OD) stems from the yearning to explore transition and transformation strategi... more Occupy Development (OD) stems from the yearning to explore transition and transformation strategies at both conceptual and practical levels in a democratic, inclusive and sustainable manner. Its main goal is to advance sustainable paradigm in the context of meeting people‟s imageries and visions of a better life through cautious utilization of the environment and its resources. Unfortunately, previous research showed that the altitude for a caring environment in Nigeria is still abysmally low particularly in urban areas and the repercussion is becoming evident in the harsh socio-economic challenges that the people now face. Based on this reality, this paper advocates for occupy development towards a caring environment in Nigerian urban cities. Pollution Control Model (PCM) was adopted as theoretical guide. Methodology employed includes explanatory survey design. Extensive deskwork was conducted on secondary data retrieved from current and relevant academic publications, official bulletins and reports. Findings from the paper provided detailed knowledge on how to promote a free and just environment in Nigerian urban centres.

Relevance of Securing Environment on Voter’s Safety and Credible Election in Nigeria

Securing environment is a process of environmental resurgences in the pace of emerging global thr... more Securing environment is a process of environmental resurgences in the pace of emerging global threat to peace and security. It is a multi-dimensional effort incorporating mental security, economic security, social security, cultural security, political security, internet security and intellectual security towards achieving credible elections. One issue that has remained at the forefront of public debate is how to ensure maximum security in electoral process. In the light of this, this study examines the relevance of securing environment on voter’s safety and credible elections in Africa. The study adopts social security theory to explain the interface between securing environment, voter’s security and credible election. The study utilized explanatory design with heavy reliance on secondary qualitative data sourced from current and relevant academic publications, official bulletins and reports. Finding from the study provide practical knowledge on how securing environment can bring about voter’s safety and credible elections in African democratization.