NG Journal of Social Development

Institutional Quality, Government Expenditure and Economic Growth Nexus in Nigeria

2024-03-07T09:22:34+00:00

Low economic growth often correlates with the escalation of poverty, deindustrialization, unemployment, a decline in living standards, inadequate investments in human capital, and heightened social and economic disparities. Therefore, comprehending the factors that contribute to economic growth is essential for steering an economy in the correct direction. The economic literature has identified institutional quality and government expenditure as factors that drive economic growth. This study specifically examines the impact of government expenditure and institutional quality on economic growth. The study employed the Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS) method to analyse time series data from 1990 to 2022. The findings indicate that government spending has a substantial and favourable effect on economic growth. Furthermore, the findings demonstrated that the presence of institutions had a substantial and favourable impact on the economic development of Nigeria. According to these findings, the study suggests that government spending should be consistently increased, but this should be accompanied with fiscal discipline through the execution of the regulatory framework of the Nigerian government.

Non-governmental Organizations’ programmes and Poverty Alleviation in Enugu State Nigeria

2024-03-07T09:36:31+00:00

There has been tremendous involvement of NonGovernmental Organizations in helping governments alleviate poverty in Nigeria. This study therefore investigated the programmes of Non-governmental Organizations towards alleviating poverty using Enugu State as a case study. Specifically, it sought to examine the poverty alleviation programmes embarked upon by the NGOs; to ascertain how these programmes impacted on poverty alleviation; and to determine the various challenges affecting the success of these programmes in Enugu State. Descriptive survey design was employed for the investigation. Three (3) notable NGOs were engaged in the study. Population of the study was 527 persons comprising of staff of the three NGOs involved in the study and the beneficiaries of their programmes. Questionnaire instrument was used to elicit data for the study. T-test analysis technique was used to test the hypotheses formulated. Findings of the study revealed that there are various programmes initiated by NGOs in Enugu State and these programmes positively impacted on the citizens. However, these organizations were found to face various challenges which include limited funding, infrastructural deficiency, etc. The study recommended among other recommendations that NGOs should collaborate with government and private sector organizations to address funding and infrastructure deficiencies.

Periscoping E-Governance in Nigeria: Matters Arising

2024-03-07T09:53:11+00:00

The technological trends of our changing world, has changed the world into a global village where every nation including Nigeria is striving to attain a high level of electronic governance, which revolves around the use of information and communication technology to deliver technology market in Africa, yet in spite of this, the country is still ranked low in the provision of e-government services to its citizens. The paper is adopted content analysis technique. The study also evaluated the parameter of E-governancebased on the laid down guidelines by the United Nations Global E-government Readiness Report. The paper identified and addressed the obstacles and benefit of e-governance. The paper therefore recommends that Nigeria government should create enabling environment where maintenance culture will be an accepted ethic or norm in public life; there should be effective implementation of ICT at all levels of education in both urban and rural areas and Principle of the rule of law must be upheld to promote equality before the law.

Effect of Motivation on Job Satisfaction and Performance: A Study of Nigeria Police Force

2024-03-07T10:01:18+00:00

The study examined the Effect of Motivation strategies on Job satisfaction and performance: A Study of Nigeria Police Force. Data were elicited using questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. The responses were analysed using both simple and multiple linear regressions. Findings revealed that the promotion strategy has a significant impact on motivation and performance, while the other two variables (police training and retraining strategy, and donation of operational vehicles) do not show a statistically significant relationship at the conventional alpha level of 0.05. Overall, the findings indicate that the promotion strategy has a stronger influence on job satisfaction and performance in the Nigeria Police Force compared to the other strategies (training and re-training and donation of operational vehicle) examined. Focus on enhancing and improving the promotion strategy within the Nigeria Police Force, as it has shown to have a significant impact on motivation and performance. The study recommends that the management of NPF should consider ways to make the promotion process transparent, fair, and rewarding for deserving officers. While police training and retraining strategies and the donation of operational vehicles did not show a statistically significant relationship with job satisfaction and performance, it is still important to continue investing in these areas to ensure that officers have the necessary skills and resources to perform their duties effectively. Implement a holistic approach to improving motivation and performance by considering a combination of strategies that address various aspects of officer well-being and job satisfaction, such as provision of effective operational vehicle, worklife balance, leadership support, and career development opportunities.

Influence of Outsourcing on Performance of Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, Benin City Nigeria

2024-03-07T10:18:55+00:00

This study investigated the influence of outsourcing on the performance of Nigeria petroleum development company, three objectives and three research questions was design to guild the study. The study adopted quantitative research techniques, using the taro yamani formula to derive a sample size of 300 respondents was use for the analysis , findings revealed that outsourcing have a significant effect on the performance of the staff of Nigeria petroleum development company, the study concluded that Outsourcing as perpetuated in Nigeria is a threat to the desired level of economic growth and development of Nigeria workers and recommends among others that Nigeria government managers or Administrators should Endeavour to provide more frameworks for selecting outsourcing vendors that will benefit the organizations in the area of need to avoid financial crisis.

Mwaghavul Arable Farmers – Fulani Herdsmen Conflict and Socio-economic Development in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State

2024-03-19T12:00:23+00:00

Arable farmers and the Fulani herdsmen conflict is a societal malaise that is bedeviling most societies in Nigeria. The scenes were more prevalence in the North-central geo-political zone of the country. In Plateau State, the incidence cut across different local government areas in the state. This study therefore examined the conflict between the Mwaghavul Arable farmers and the Fulani herdsmen in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The study adopted a mixed method research design. Data were elicited from documentary facts The main instruments for data collection were questionnaire, in-depth interview and observation; they were subjected to face and content validation. Focus group discussion and in-depth tinterview were used to corroborate the quantitative analysis. We used Pearson chisquare and ANOVA to test the hypotheses of the study at 0.05 level of significance. Findings of the study revealed that the conflict was triggered by the damages of crops of the Mwaghavul arable farmers by the herds of the Fulani herdsmen. The study also found the conflict has adverse on socio-economic development (schools, businesses, mutual trust, agricultural production, etc.). Based on the findings, study recommends the need to modernize herding system in Nigeria, need for civic education, moral probity, among others

Challenges of Local Government in the Provision of Primary Health Care Services in Ebonyi State. Nigeria

2024-03-19T12:09:31+00:00

Rural areas in Nigeria including Ebonyi State, suffer from development challenges. One of these challenges is inadequate provision of primary healthcare services to the people. This ugly condition has worsened the case of infant and maternal mortalities in Nigeria and Ebonyi State in particular and this demands urgent attention of the local governments as well as other key development partners in order to address the challenge and improve the standard of living of people at the grassroots. It is based on this that this study investigated the challenges of local government in the provision of primary healthcare services in Ebonyi State. Data were sourced from text books, journals, and internet and library materials. As a qualitative study, content and narrative techniques were adopted to analyze the study. The study revealed that minimum standards set for provision of primary healthcare service delivery have not been met in Ebonyi State; hence, local governments in the study area have not optimally contributed to reduction of infant and maternal mortalities due to certain factors which include: poor healthcare financing, dilapidated primary healthcare infrastructure, shortage of qualified healthcare personnel, corruption in the healthcare sector, and lack of broad-based data bank for beneficiaries of primary healthcare services in the area. The paper therefore recommended proper funding of primary healthcare centres in Ebonyi State in line with the international and national benchmarks. This can be achieved through increased budgetary allocations by granting financial autonomy to local governments; more hospitals and clinics should be provided to increase access to health care facilities; there is also urgent need for massive recruitment of qualified healthcare personnel in the study area to among other things improve the quality of healthcare services available to the people in the localities.

Perceptions on Effectiveness of EPICOR System on Pharmaceutical Inventory Management in Tanzania: A Case Study of Medical Stores Department (MDS) in Dar es Salam

2024-03-28T11:17:03+00:00

This study aimed to assess the perceptions of the effectiveness of EPICOR-10 System on pharmaceutical inventory management in Tanzania taking the Medical Stores Department (MSD) in Dar es Salaam office as a case study. The study espoused qualitative and quantitative approaches under the case study design. Simple random and purposive designs were used to choose 76 samples while surveys and in-depth interviews were employed in data collection. Likert scale was used to measure respondents’ perceptions of the effectiveness of the system whereas five (5) point ordinal scales were used to rate the respondent's degree to which they agree or disagree with its effectiveness on pharmaceutical inventory management at MSD. The study revealed that the majority of the respondents 57.9% and 42.1% strongly agree and agree respectively that the system is effective in customer service delivery, while 48.7% and 31.6% of respondents strongly agree and agree respectively that the system helped in inventory tracking. Nevertheless, 36.8% and 46.1% of the respondents strongly agree and agree correspondingly that the system helps in cost reduction. Moreover, 48.7% and 35.5% of the respondents strongly agree and agree that the EPICOR-10 system enabled time-saving whereas 39.5% and 36.8% of the respondents also strongly agree and agree respectively that the system provides the accuracy of real-time information when managing pharmaceutical inventory issues. The study recommends that MSD should continue to utilize EPICOR-10 system effectively in inventory management practices while more considerations should be taken on improving the system in the areas of its flexibility when integrating with other activities of the organization. However, regular training programs to capacitate staff and other users on advanced features and functionalities of the system are essential for the continuous improvement of pharmaceutical inventory management in Tanzania and other health sectors in developing countries.

Public –Private Partnership (PPP) and Management of Public Infrastructure in Enugu State

2024-03-28T11:24:56+00:00

.The study appraised the Public-PrivatePartnership and Management of Public Infrastructures in Enugu State.. To achieve the objectives, three research questions were raised while three hypotheses were formulated. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study employed secondary and primary sources of data. The collected data were analyzed through the use of mean score. T-test statistical technique was applied in testing the hypotheses. The findings revealed that public infrastructures have been managed properly through PPP in Enugu state (where value t = 65.588 and critical value = 1.99), that the concession agreement pattern improved the development of public infrastructures in Enugu state (where value t = 68. 856 and critical value = 1.99) and that Limited financial resources are some of the challenges facing the operations of the PPP in infrastructural development in Enugu state (where value t = 55.434 and critical value = 1.99). The study concluded that in Enugu State, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have showcased transformative potential in the management of public infrastructure. By leveraging on private sector expertise and investment, Enugu State has witnessed improved infrastructural development, from roads to utilities. These collaborations enhance efficiency, innovation, and timely project delivery. The study recommended that to strengthen Regulatory Frameworks: the Enugu State government should enhance its regulatory and policy environment to provide clarity and consistency offering a secure foundation for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and encouraging private sector engagement in public infrastructure projects.

Examining factors influencing delay of construction projects in Tanzania: A case of Gerenzani- Mbagala BRT road

2024-04-23T05:28:25+00:00

This study examined the factors influencing the delay in the Gerezani-Mbagala BRT road construction project in Dar es Salaam. Specifically, the study examined client and consultant related factors that resulted in the delay in road construction in the study area. The study was guided by resource-based theory. The study used a descriptive research design and adopted purposive and stratified sampling techniques to select 50 members of the sample of the study. On the other hand, a questionnaire and interview tools were used to solicit information from the respondents. Additionally, the appropriate model for data analysis was the logistic regression model. The findings showed that limited funds provided by the client and poor communication had statistically significant associations with project delays in the Gerezani-Mbagala BRT construction project. Also, the results revealed that a delay in approving major changes and a lack of experience among the consultants had a statistically significant influence on the delays in the Gerezani-Mbagala
BRT construction project. The study further revealed that delays in payments from the client and rework due to errors made by the construction personnel were significantly associated with project delays in the Gerezani-Mbagala BRT construction project. The study concludes that client-related and consultantrelated significantly caused the delays in the Gerezani-Mbagala BRT construction project. The study recommends that the client should provide enough time to produce project briefs and other feasibility studies, as this would lessen the impact of inaccurate project cost estimation, unforeseen site circumstances, and slow site clearances on the delivery of the construction project.

Contribution of the Central Corridor Transport on the Tanzanian Economic Growth

2024-04-26T06:15:32+00:00

This study investigates the influence of intratrade within the Central Corridor, the effect of port cargo volume, and infrastructure expenditures on Tanzania's economy. Using quarterly data from 2001 to 2021 using the Ordinary least squares model, we found a positive relationship between cargo volume and economic growth, as well as a significant positive effect of intra-trade on the economy. However, budgetary infrastructure spending and exchange rates had insignificant impacts. The study suggests that the government should enhance regional business ties, improve port efficiency, and support corridor infrastructure development.