ESUT JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Impact of Climate Change and Environmental Conditions on Economic Development in Nigeria

Chimaobi V Okolo, Chukwuma Paul Adilieje, Kenneth Anayo Okpala — Sun, 25 May 2025 19:43:52 +0000

This study investigated the impact of climate change and environmental conditions on economic development in Nigeria. The main objective of the study is to analyze the impact of climate change and environmental conditions on economic development in Nigeria. The research objectives, questions, and hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study utilized primary sources and the researchers administered questionnaires to 100 respondents. The study applied Linear Regression statistics to analyze the data. The findings showed a moderate relationship between GHG emissions and economic development. Also, the results indicated that deforestation negatively impacted on the economic development in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study recommends that mitigation strategies should be strengthened for GHG emissions, focusing on reducing sector-specific vulnerabilities. Also, there’s need to develop and enforce sustainable forest management practices to balance economic and environmental needs.

Improved Port Hinterland Connectivity/Freight Forwarding Practice

Gabriel M. Eto, Nse B Okon, Friday M Ufia — Sun, 25 May 2025 19:45:25 +0000

The aims to improve port hinterland connectivity and freight forwarding practice in Nigeria in order to boost the country’s Logistics Performance Index. Among others, the objectives were to evaluate the existing infrastructure, transportation networks, and logistics services connecting ports to inland destinations in Nigeria; investigate current freight forwarding practice in Nigeria by exploring how they contribute to or hinder efficient logistics operations and overall performance in the supply chain; identify and analyze the key challenges hindering effective port-hinterland connectivity in Nigeria; analyze the economic implications of improved port-hinterland connectivity and freight forwarding practices on Nigeria’s trade competitiveness and economic development and propose strategic recommendations to stakeholders (government, private sector, logistics providers) for enhancing port-hinterland connectivity and freight forwarding operations in Nigeria. The study adopted the Taro Yamane formula to determine the sample size of 431 and 422 responded with 97.91% response rate. Observation and structured questionnaire was used for the collection of data. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data was coded and analyzed using the 4-point Likert Scale. Accordingly, among others, the study recommends that Public-private partnerships (PPPs) should be encouraged to finance and develop logistics infrastructure and services in Nigeria and a review and update of the regulatory framework governing logistics and transportation in Nigeria is necessary to enhance port hinterland connectivity.

Quest for State Police in Nigeria

Mohammed Habib Nu'uman — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 14:13:52 +0000

Since the return to civil rule in 1999, after a long interregnum of military rule, the call for the devolution of powers to the lower levels has become more strident. While the more extremist agitators have called into question the very existence of the Nigerian federation, demanding that it be dismantled, others have been more tempered, urging that a confederal arrangement should be put in place, whittling down the powers of the government at the centre. However, even among those not disposed to either of these two positions, there appears to be some support for the view that the Nigeria Police require some radical reform, including the creation of State Police to be fully under the charge of state governors. This paper explores the debate for the creation of state police, arguing that the call is but symptomatic of the poverty of leadership in the Nigerian state

Strategies for Coping with Suicidal Ideation as Expressed by Polytechnic Students in Oyo State

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 14:14:46 +0000

This study examined strategies for coping with suicidal ideation as expressed by polytechnic students in Oyo State, Nigeria. The study employed the descriptive survey design. A sample of 450 students was randomly selected and administered questionnaires across various faculties. However, only 443 responses were properly retrieved and analysed for this study. A research instrument, titled: "Strategies for Coping with Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SCSIQ)", was used to collect data from the respondents. The content validity of the instrument was done by five experts from the Department of Counselling and Human Development Studies at the University of Ibadan and the reliability was established using test re-test reliability method, which yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.79. The data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that polytechnic students cope with suicidal ideation by seeking support from friends when feel overwhelmed, seeking professional counselling services when in distress, and engaging in physical activities (e.g., sports, exercise) to improve their mood. Findings also indicated that there were no significant differences in the strategies for coping with suicidal ideation as expressed by polytechnic students in Oyo State based on age and religion. However, there were significant differences in the strategies for coping with suicidal ideation as expressed by polytechnic students in Oyo State based on gender and place of residence. It was therefore, recommended that students struggling with suicidal ideation should seek help from friends for support, access professional counselling services, engage in physical exercises and relaxation techniques, and set achievable goals to mitigate academic frustration and cope more effectively. Guidance counsellors, social workers, academic advisors, and mental health professionals should provide support services, including mental health counselling, academic advising, social skills training, and guidance, without hesitation to students struggling with suicidal ideation in school.