The article argues that the reoccurring infractions that have characterized electoral process in ... more The article argues that the reoccurring infractions that have characterized electoral process in Nigeria, to large extent have undermined national security. This follows the failure of political leadership produced by successive elections in Nigeria to address basic needs of the masses. Moreover that violence usually associated with such elections has led to alienation, apathy and facilitated the decomposition of the physical safety of the state, which collectively sum up to national security. The theory of post colonial state was employed as framework of analysis. Data were generated using documentary method while qualitative-descriptive method was applied in the analysis of the data .The article recommends drastic cut in the benefits accruable to political offices as disincentive for intense struggle and contestation for power which gives rise to repeated flawed elections in Nigeria.
International Journal of Business Management and Economic Review, 2021
Agriculture is an important sector of every state's economy with high potentials for employment g... more Agriculture is an important sector of every state's economy with high potentials for employment generation, food security and poverty alleviation. Nigeria's landmass is about 923,763 square kilometer, out of which 37.33 percent is arable and has favourable weather for farming. This presents a clear potential for self-sufficiency in food production and export. However, in reality, Nigeria faces huge food security challenges that exacerbate hunger and poverty. This study investigated the impacts of inadequate budgetary allocation within the framework of the Agricultural Promotion Policy (APP) on food sufficiency in Nigeria. The study which was anchored on the Rentier State Theory argues that the Nigerian State is not food secured because government's continuous dependence on oil is highly disincentive to the agricultural sector. Documentary method of data collection and the qualitative descriptive method of data analysis were employed for the investigation. The study finds that the inadequate budgetary allocation within the framework of the APP undermines food sufficiency in Nigeria. Hence the study recommends among others a demonstrable political will for diversification, incentivization of agricultural technology and evolution of robust micro-credit framework for farmers.
The article argues that the reoccurring infractions that have characterized electoral process in ... more The article argues that the reoccurring infractions that have characterized electoral process in Nigeria, to large extent have undermined national security. This follows the failure of political leadership produced by successive elections in Nigeria to address basic needs of the masses. Moreover that violence usually associated with such elections has led to alienation, apathy and facilitated the decomposition of the physical safety of the state, which collectively sum up to national security. The theory of post colonial state was employed as framework of analysis. Data were generated using documentary method while qualitative-descriptive method was applied in the analysis of the data .The article recommends drastic cut in the benefits accruable to political offices as disincentive for intense struggle and contestation for power which gives rise to repeated flawed elections in Nigeria.
International Journal of Business Management and Economic Review, 2021
Agriculture is an important sector of every state's economy with high potentials for employment g... more Agriculture is an important sector of every state's economy with high potentials for employment generation, food security and poverty alleviation. Nigeria's landmass is about 923,763 square kilometer, out of which 37.33 percent is arable and has favourable weather for farming. This presents a clear potential for self-sufficiency in food production and export. However, in reality, Nigeria faces huge food security challenges that exacerbate hunger and poverty. This study investigated the impacts of inadequate budgetary allocation within the framework of the Agricultural Promotion Policy (APP) on food sufficiency in Nigeria. The study which was anchored on the Rentier State Theory argues that the Nigerian State is not food secured because government's continuous dependence on oil is highly disincentive to the agricultural sector. Documentary method of data collection and the qualitative descriptive method of data analysis were employed for the investigation. The study finds that the inadequate budgetary allocation within the framework of the APP undermines food sufficiency in Nigeria. Hence the study recommends among others a demonstrable political will for diversification, incentivization of agricultural technology and evolution of robust micro-credit framework for farmers.
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