Azare Journal of Education

The Implications of Incessant ASUU Strikes on Nigeria's Education, Economy and National Development

AUWAL MUHAMMAD, FATIMA IBRAHIM — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The paper assessed the genesis and the menace of incessant ASUU strikes and its implication on Nigeria's education which is believed to be bedeviling Nigeria's education progress and development. It briefly provided an overview of the incessant ASUU strikes. Also, the effects caused by these incessant strikes on Nigeria's economy were examined in the paper. The paper studied the concept of national development which was referred to as holistic approach that includes all aspects of life of an individual and the nation such as full-growth and expansion of industries, agriculture, education, social, religious and cultural institutions. It also examined the effects caused by these incessant strikes on national development. Furthermore, way forward was discussed in the paper. Conclusively, recommendations were made on how to appropriately address the incessant ASUU strikes which among others includes provision of adequate fund by the allocation of 26% of annual budget to education sector as recommended by UNESCO.

The Some Implication of social media on the Academic Achievement of Students: A case of School of Undergraduates Studies (Affiliated to University of Maiduguri), Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare

MAGAJI SHEHU, HADIZA TIJJANI ABDULKADIR, NASIRU GAMBO — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This study was designed to identify the implication of social media on academic achievement of students in School of Undergraduate Studies, Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare. The objectives of the study were to analyse types of Social media sites the students patronised most and to discover the effects of these platforms on the academic activities of students. However, the study employed descriptive survey design, and out of 663 population of level 400 students, 242 were selected as sample of the study via stratified proportionate random sampling techniques. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. The data collected from the respondents
were analysed using frequency count, percentage, graph and simple tables. The findings of this study revealed that the various social media platform usually visited by students are Facebook, Whatsapp, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter. It also revealed that majority of the respondents stated they used social media for recreational purposes. Finally, the result showed that social media affect academic activities of students negatively. The study recommended that counselling programs should be designed for students to sensitize them on implications of social media and appropriate usage of their smart phones.

Schooling Amidst Insecurity and Economic Challenges in Nigeria: A Philosophical View

AUWAL MUHAMMAD, YALWAJI SHEHU, KAWU MOHAMMED — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

No nation can grow beyond its level of educational growth and development, the need to sufficiently secure vulnerable school atmosphere cannot be over-exaggerated. So, the paper argues and reiterates that sporadic and incessant school abductions originated from lack of proactive security preparedness and commitments by our security personnel and the other stakeholders. Students are risking their lives for schooling as they are being attacked on almost daily basis by bandits, kidnappers and Boko Haram terrorists. Therefore, there is need for the entire educational system, its personnel and its structure to be adequately secured. Conceptual analyses of security, insecurity and economic challenges/hardship have been made where their meanings have been examined. Recent school abductions had been highlighted and school attending amidst insecurity and economic challenges had also been scrutinized. Lastly, conclusion together with some recommendations were made

The Role of Chemistry Education in Combating Insecurity and Economic Challenges in Nigeria

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This paper reviewed the current precarious situation of insecurity and economic challenges facing Nigeria vis-a-vis the role of Chemistry Education in salvaging and redeeming the lost glory of the once Giant of Africa. Chemistry and Chemistry Education have been and still playing vital and pivotal roles in promoting economic growth of nations through trained skilled manpower and providing chemical raw materials for industries to strive towards total national industrialization. In terms of food security, studies revealed that Chemistry Education is a veritable tool for increased food production through chemical use in agriculture in the forms of fertilizers, herbicides, plant growth hormones, fungicides and pesticides. Furthermore, Chemistry Education all over the world is used in combating insecurity as it helps in crime detection as in forensic investigations, chemical warfare in which chemical weapons are engaged in incapacitating and decimating criminals. However, the paper cited poor government financing, poor working environment and lack of capacity for quality research as some barriers to the study of chemistry. The paper finally suggests increased government presence and funding coupled with the establishment of standard research laboratories in all institutions of learning, adequate and regular local and international capacity building for chemistry teacher samong others as way out.

Assessment of Availability and Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Equipment on Academic Performance of Students in Agricultural Science in Secondary Schools in Bauchi State, Nigeria

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This study aimed at assessing the availability and utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment on academic performance of students in agricultural science in secondary schools in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Two objectives, two research questions, and two null hypotheses were stated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. Related literature was reviewed with theoretical and conceptual framework based on the major variables of the study. Ex-post-factor research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 920 agricultural science students in secondary schools in Bauchi State. A sample size of four hundred and sixty (460) students representing 50% of the total population was used. The instruments used for data collection were checklist and structured questionnaire named “Availability and Utilization of Information and Communication Technology Equipment Questionnaire (AU ICTEQ). Mean and standard deviations were used to answer the stated research questions. Simple Regression Analysis was used to test the two null hypotheses. The summary of the findings showed that the availability and utilization of ICT equipment had effect on academic performance of students in agricultural science in secondary schools in Bauchi state. It is hence concluded that, provision of ICT equipment in schools can be one way by which teachers' efficiency, school learning situation and students' learning outcome can be improved. One of the recommendations were given, among which was that, in order to make teaching and learning of agricultural science better and to improve students' academic performance, Bauchi State governments should provide available ICT equipment in all secondary schools in the State for optimal utilization by teachers and students

Effect of ICT on Public Participation in Decision-making

BILYAMINU MUHAMMAD ABDULLAHI, AUWAL NATA`ALA — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This paper reflects on citizens' participation in government`s decision making. Using documentary review, it ponders on the efforts being taken to ensure that the citizens effectively participate in governmental decision-making. Attention is specifically directed at exploring the position of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in fostering participatory decision-making by drawing experience from various studies on citizens' participation in government activities. In examining the efficiency of the studies on participation that have been undertaken since our nation embarked on government reforms, it observes that both the policy makers and researchers have accorded limited attention to the role of ICTs in facilitating inclusive decision-making at the grassroots. The paper shows that these actors have continued to focus on physical interactions rather than looking at other platforms for interactions such as e-participation and the extent to which ICTs are utilized or can be used to facilitate decision-making at lower levels. Against this backdrop, the paper stresses the need for government stakeholders to accord more attention to the potential of ICTs in ensuring effective citizens participation

Econophysics as a Panacea to Insecurity and Economic Challenges in Nigeria

BALA ABUBAKAR YUNUSA, SANI IDRIS, FATIMA SHEHU — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This paper aimed at reviewing the role of Econophysics in solving insecurity and economic challenges in Nigeria. Econophysics is a field in science designed to study the dynamic behavior of financial and economic markets. It is an interdisciplinary research field, where the tools of Physics are applied to understand the problem of economics. It is reviewed that “Insecurity is the state of fear or anxiety stemming from a concrete or alleged lack of protection.” It refers to lack or inadequate freedom from danger. This implies that insecurity is an absence of peace, order and security. Economic challenges include economic slow-down featuring low output, liquidity and unemployment. This has resulted to numerous bankruptcies, reduced amounts of trade and commerce as well as highly volatile relative currency value of fluctuations, mostly devaluations, financial crises and bank failure which results into high level of insecurity. The application of Econophysics education will help in proper organization, coordination and marketing of business which can enhance self-employment and consequently combat insecurity. Hence, recommendation was made that Econophysics education should be taught in our tertiary institutions for equipping and preparing students for Econophysical challenges with a bid to tackling the menace of global economic recession

Health Education As Veritable Tool for Effective Human Productivity in Teacher Training Institutions In Nigeria

SANI BUBA, ABDULLAHI YUNUSA GIADE, BULUS YUYU MAIYANGA, AHMED MOHAMMED — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Health education is a process of providing health information in a simple and understandable form for people to learn and adopt. It helps people to value health as a worthwhile asset and enable them to make informed decisions about their lives. Health education is very effective in improving knowledge, changing attitude and enhancing practice in relation to positive health behaviour which can result to improve health status and productivity. Good health is a resource for everyday living, which enables individuals to enjoy life, achieve academically and make them happy citizens that can contribute to the socio-economic and cultural development of every nation. Therefore, it is recommended that posters and billboard depicting health promotion strategies such as balance diet, importance of exercise, avoidance of drugs and alcohol consumption should be placed in strategic locations in our tertiary institutions for the benefit of both teachers, students and other institutions community members as this will go a long way in improving their health status and thereby results to high productivity.

Carcass Yield and Internal Organs Characteristics of Broiler Chickens Fed Three Millet Varieties as Replacement for Maize Dietary

BAKOSHI AHMED MOHAMMED , ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM, ALI M. A — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study was carried out to determine the carcass yield and meat quality of broiler chickens fed three millet variety-based diets as replacement for maize. Four experimental diets were formulated and designated as T1 (control), T2 (pearl millet), T3 (finger millet) and T4 (Dauro millet) diets, replacing maize respectively. One hundred and eighty Anak 2000-day old train broiler chicks were randomly allotted to four dietary treatments in a completely randomized design (CRD) with 45 chicks per treatment, each replicated three times with 15 chicks per replicate. Feed and water were provided ad libitum and the feeding trial lasted for 49 days. The results of the carcass yield and internal organs characteristics did not differ significantly(p>0.05) across the treatment groups. Neck weight (3.86-5.81g) and small intestine length (99.33 117.33cm) were significantly (p<0.05) affected by the dietary treatments. It was concluded that local millet varieties can be used to replace maize in broiler diets without adverse effects on carcass yield and meat quality of broiler chickens. The study therefore recommended that farmers should make use of locally available millet varieties as an alternative energy source in broiler chicken production.

Contributions of Emerging Innovation Technologies in Horticultural Production for Sustainable Development

ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM, MOHAMMED MAHMUD Ph.D, ADAMU JAHUN UMAR, MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This paper reviewed emerging innovations in horticulture for sustainable development. It focuses on robotics, sensors, ICT, mechanization and production technology. This technology aims at improving the profitability of fruits and vegetables production globally. The technologies made all production processes from seeding to packaging possible with greater efficiency. Production processes can be robotized to improve the reliable connection to market demands. Sensors are introduced in horticulture using the latest techniques rooted from medical and industrial research. Tomato seedlings can be sorted at a speed of 40,000 piece per hour and measures the full 3D geometric features which appeared impossible when done manually. Innovations in greenhouse horticulture using smart phones can register the location of a pest or disease, classify plants, to measure growth and to control machinery. Nowadays automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are used to carry harvest trollies from the central lane to the sorting and packaging area. Similarly, driving forces that led to innovation in greenhouse horticulture such as cost reduction, value chain, waste production and quality loss, insect pests damage and poor seed quality was reviewed. Finally, the paper emphasizes the contributions of robots in seeding, cultivating, and harvesting crop to a high level of reliability, and quality control that has never before recorded in food production.

Entrepreneurial Competencies Needed By N.C.E Electrical Technology Graduates For Self-Employment In Katsina State, Nigeria

SANI BARAU — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The purpose of the study was to identify Entrepreneurial Competencies Needed by N.C.E Electrical Technology Graduates in Northwestern Nigeria. The study was guided by three research questions and three null hypotheses. A descriptive survey was used for the study. The population of the study comprised all the graduates from the two departments in Isa Kaita College of Education Dutsinma and Hassan Usman Katsina polytechnic offering NCE Electrical Technology. The entire population of the study was used as the sample for the study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. Three experts validated the instrument for data collection. Mean and standard deviation was used to answer research questions. It was found that 20 technical competencies, 21 marketing competencies, and 15 Business competencies are required by NCE Electrical Technology graduates to make them employable in already scarce job vacancies in Nigeria with particular reference to the Northwestern region. Recommendations for the achievement of these competencies during the training of the students were provided

Students' Industrial Work Experience Programme (SIWEP): Problems And Suggestions For Improvement

ABDULLAHI MOHAMMED — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This paper looked at the problems militating against the Students' Industrial Work Experience Programme (SIWEP). SIWEP is a programme designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice in such disciplines as engineering technology and allied disciplines in higher institutions of learning. The paper also discussed the roles of Federal Government, National Universities Commission (NUC), Industrial Training Fund (ITF), employers, universities, and students. The paper also highlighted inadequate/poor orientation of students, poor supervision, wrong placement, noncooperation of some industrial workers, and non-seriousness on the part of students as the major problems militating against the scheme. Appropriate guidelines to be adopted in solving these problems were also recommended by the paper.

The Best Practices In Technical And Vocational Education Delivery For National Development

OLUSHOLA TOSIN , AMINATU SANI MOHAMMED — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Department of Business Education, School of Vocational and Technical Education,
Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare,
Bauchi State, Nigeria

The Social Studies Education As Panacea To Insecurity and Economic Problems In Nigeria

MAGAJI BAPPA SULAIMAN, BABA ABUBAKAR — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Nigeria being Africa`s most populous country with abundant mineral resources is faced with various security and economic challenges. The paper attempted a critical examination of the security and economic problems in Nigeria via secondary data. Three factors are identified as the problematic trio that causes insecurity in the country which are; unemployment, poverty, and corruption. The relevance of social studies in curtailing these problems is appraised. Social studies education is indeed the most integrated of all the subjects at the primary and secondary levels of education that inculcate in learners the spirit of togetherness where cherished norms and values are transmitted to another generation. It also equips learners with adult economic roles and emphasises on entrepreneurship. The paper recommended that government should intensify its fight against corruption and also create more entrepreneurship centres across the country and reverse it's over dependence on large imports of finished goods. This trend would create employment for the youth which will reduce poverty and idleness with their attendant security repercussions.

The Critical Appraisal on the Importance of Existence and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) In Shaping The International Security Environment

SULE MUSA, MAGAJI BAPPA SULAIMAN, ADAMU MUSA — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The first time the world witnessed the devastation Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD) can do was in the event of World War II when United States bomb two Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The idea of using such weapons was to destroy an adversary's cities, so that any other enemy state may fear fighting a nuclear state. The assumptions on the proliferation of WMD is, it created deterrence during Cold War and kept the whole world safe by providing stability in the crisis, giving protection against attacks with nuclear weapons, protection against attacks with conventional forces, and a viable additional diplomatic advantage. The controversy is, if this assertion is true, then why there has been the issue of nuclear disarmament and why Nuclear nonproliferation treaty (NPT), when the Nuclear prevent war? The truth is, nuclear weapons remained powerfully dangerous and even though appeared to be slowly but steadily spreading, its devastation can be immeasurable, and survivability of the world peace as a results of its proliferation cannot be overemphasized. This paper examined the existence and proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) in shaping the international security environment. It revealed that city and civilians attack is a war sin, and instead of it to be terrifying and submission by the attacked people, would turn out to be resistance and makes them more resilient and determined to survive and fight back and eventually led to springing up of many dangerous terrorist groups, like Boko Haram, ISIS, etc.