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This survey investigated the barriers to equitable access to basic education in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State and pointed out the implications for human capital development. The survey took place during the 2016/2017 academic session and involved both parents and head teachers. Data were collected mainly through a 26-item questionnaire developed by the researchers and validated by two experts. Its reliability coefficient using Cronbach’s Alpha yielded 0.81, meeting Pallant’s (2005) recommendation. A total of 32 head teachers and 400 parents volunteered to provide opinions, which constituted the data for the study. By using the convenience sampling procedure, it was possible to get only those respondents who were available and willing to participate in the study. A total of 432 copies of questionnaires were returned for analysis. Result of the analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics showed that in the 2016/17 session alone, 2,286 out of school children were found in the study area, and major barriers to basic education access include non-payment of fees, gender, prevalence rate of herdsmen/farmers clashes, level of parental income, and child interest. The most affected population groups include orphans, care givers, the physically challenged, girls and displaced children. A significant difference was noticed between the number of out-of-school children in towns and villages (p=0.01) and in the mean rating of barriers to children’s access to basic education by teachers and parents (p=0.03). The study suggested among others that the Government should make primary education truly free and affordable for every child. This will reduce imbalance in educational enrolment and completion between the haves and have nots.
Abstract: The primary school level is an important phase in the cultural, linguistic and educational life of a child. Children transit from home to primary school in order to learn the basic skills of life for survival. The child’s mother tongue plays a vital role in the acquisition of these basic skills. In fact, studies indicate that the mother tongue helps children to learn better. The mother tongue also fosters transfer and preservation of the culture of parents from one generation to another. Unfortunately, there are indicators that the use of the mother tongue among the Tiv people is fast declining. This article provides such evidence and advances reasons why English Language is preferred over and above Tiv language, a development which poses a threat to mother tongue instruction. The article further discusses the importance of using the mother tongue in any human society and then makes some suggestions to prevent Tiv language from becoming extinct. Keywords: mother language, mother tongue instruction, Tiv language, English language.
This article concerns itself with the teaching and learning of English language and literature in English in contemporary Nigeria. It provides an in-depth explanation on the conditions that encourage language learning and teaching, while examining the interdependence between language and other aspects of human life. A distinction among First Language, Second Language, Indigenous Language, and Official Language is made but more attention is on English as a second language. The article identifies and discusses language-induced, learner-induced, teacher-induced, and policy-induced conditions as the major challenges of English language teaching and learning, after which suggestions are made based on these challenges.
Mbumega Ayo, PhD
Intra-Ethnic Conflicts in Tivland and Consequences of the Incidence of DISPLACEMENT AND CONSEQUENCES (1)Abstract This study on intra-ethnic conflicts in Tivland and the incidence of displacement investigated the prevalence of internally displaced people in intra-Tiv conflicts. The reasons for intra-ethnic conflicts/displacement and the consequences were examined so as to understand the complex patterns of these phenomena over the years in Tivland. The methodology used in data collection was interview to gather primary data. Secondary data employed in the study included reports from the submissions of commissions of inquiry, textbooks and censored internet sources. The data obtained through these sources were qualitatively analyzed. This analysis shows that most of the intra-Tiv conflicts that led to the highest incidence of internally displaced people were land disputes, political and indigene-settler (autochthonous-allochthonous) conflicts among the Tiv of Benue State, North Central Nigeria. The lingering Ugambe-Mbaiase land dispute caused a large displacement of people who thronged Gungur and Aliade in Konshisha and Gwer-East Local Governments respectively, while the Kusuv-Ikurav-Tiev land dispute led to the large movement of displaced people out of the conflict area to Katsina-Ala and Tyowanye in Katisna-Ala and Buruku Local Governments in that order. One of the consequences was the management of the various internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the camps, and the challenges families faced in accommodating those who ran to sojourn with them during the conflicts. Early intervention in conflicts through early warning signs is vital in nipping these conflicts in the bud. Keywords: Intra-Ethnic Conflicts, Displacement, Tivland, Early Warning Signs
The study investigated widows' perception of widowhood hardships in patriarchal society. The study was conducted in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria; and adopted survey design. Two research questions and one null hypothesis guided the study. A sample of 210 widows, comprising 123 widows each with male children, and 87 widows with only female children, was selected randomly. The instrument was developed by two professionals, one in Sociology of Education and another in Measurement and Evaluation. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS IBM version 20. Research questions were answered using means and standard deviations, while the null hypothesis was tested at P<0.05 level of significance, using t-test. The study found that widows are often accused of practising witchcraft and for being responsible for the killing of their husbands. Widows are among the most neglected set of people, and are deprived of their husbands' incomes. In addition, they are ejected from their matrimonial homes, and also forced to marry their husbands' brothers. Based on the findings, the researchers recommended that Government should enact laws that prevent the male counterparts from falsely accusing widows of witchcraft practices and for being responsible for the killing of their husbands. Also, the national government, non-governmental organizations and wealthy individuals should provide widows with economic support to alleviate their sufferings.
The journal is published quarterly by Benue State branch of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN). It can also be accessed at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/benue-journal-of-mathematics-and-mathematics-education
Public Health Research Vol. 4, No. 5, pp. 210-218
Analysis of the Spatial Distribution of Health Facilities in Benue State, Nigeria2014 •
The provision of adequate and equitable basic health services is becoming increasingly difficult due to rapid population growth, rising poverty levels and lack of available resources. One of the imperatives of health care provision is a concern for both social and spatial justice. This study is an attempt to examine the spatial distribution of health facilities in Benue State. The perspective taken is spatial and focuses on the problem of inadequacy and inequality of public health facilities among populations in Benue state. Health infrastructure provision within the State is analyzed along three lines: between Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state; between senatorial zones; and on the basis of population per facility using secondary data on number of health care facilities. The study shows that although public health care facilities were nearly equally distributed among the 3 senatorial districts of the state, variations exists between the LGAs and within each senatorial district in terms of the overall distribution of health facilities(public and private). In terms of existing relationship between population and number of health facilities provided, the R-square value of .564 explained the variance in number of health facilities to population. The implications of the mal-distribution manifest in overcrowding and consequent lack of proper attention to patients as well as poor access in some specific LGAs with vulnerable conditions of low number of health facilities especially among the rural dwellers. The study recommends a more robust investigation in the existing health care facilities with a view to establishing the levels of health manpower available, bedding and other facilities as well as the actual access levels individuals and communities have to health care facilities in Benue State.
T. Terver Udu
LANGUAGE PREREQUISITES FOR THE EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF SCIENCE AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN NIGERIA2018 •
Abstract This article examined the complementary role of English language in the effective teaching of science at the secondary level of education in Nigeria. It noted that interest in science is growing globally as science teaching and learning is one major means of developing skills and competencies for solving man’s numerous challenges and helping him to get an in-depth knowledge of the physical environment. Nigeria has also keyed into this movement but science teaching in Nigeria is hampered by many factors, which the paper identified to include the preponderance of competent science teachers who are lacking ability in English, low readability of science textbooks, poor prior knowledge and poor propensity for science on the part of learners. The paper suggests teacher collaboration, the use of effective teaching methods and carrying of readability tests on science textbooks as ways of improving science achievement. Keywords: English language, science, textbook readability, scientific method, passive voice
European Journal of Business and Management
Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Development in Benue State, Nigeria2018 •
The study examined the effect of women empowerment on entrepreneurship development in Benue State, Nigeria. Specifically the study examined the effect of educational empowerment and economic empowerment on employment generation and financial sustainability in Benue State. Descriptive survey design was used for this study. A population of 320 women who are beneficiaries of entrepreneurship programmes in Makurdi, Benue State and a sample of 178 served as the respondents. The questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. Cronbach Alpha was used for reliability of instrument and factor analysis was employed to test the validity of the instrument. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools such as tables and simple percentages while chi-square was used for null hypotheses testing with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 21). The findings of this study indicated a positive significant relationship between educational empowerment and employment generation, a positive significant relationship between educational empowerment and financial sustainability. The study also revealed a significant relationship between educational economic empowerment and employment generation and significant relationship between economic empowerment and financial sustainability. The study concludes that better knowledge about the economic importance of women entrepreneurship and their particular strengths, weaknesses and opportunities, is important to the success of entrepreneurship and economic development of Benue State. It recommended amongst others that there should be reorientation on women's empowerment and participation which could be achieved through seminars, trainings and workshops.
This study was carried out mainly on the impact of socio-economic background of parents on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Mathematics in UshongoLocal Government Area of Benue State; Questionnaire was used to obtain data.The population of11,212 was used for the study. A sample of 120 students from five secondary schools in UshongoLocal Government Area of Benue State was obtained using simple random sampling method. Data collected was analysed using means and Chi-Square (χ2) test statistic. This was used purposely to test the relationship that exists between the variables. The result revealed that parents’ socio-economic background directly influence students’ academic achievement in senior secondary schools in Mathematics. The study recommended that government should create more job opportunities to enable people engage fully. Government should always pay workers as when due, this would enable them support their children properly in school. Government should subsidise schools to enable children of low income background attend to quality education. A conclusion was drawn that if the socio-economic status of parents can impact on the academic achievement of students in secondary school in mathematics, then it is imperative that government should work hard towards improving the standard of living of individuals so that it can extend to the children in schools. Also parents should engage in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses to uplift their standard of living so as to support their children fully in schools.
Benue State University, Makurdi Inaugural Lecture Series No. 15
COGNITIVE DIMENSIONS IN DEMYSTIFYING ABSTRACT CONCEPTS IN PHYSICS2020 •
International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR)
Farmers-Herders Conflicts and Ranches Establishment Law in Nigeria: A Study of Benue State2020 •
Adaji J , Gabriel OE (2019) Access and Usag e of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN) in rural Communities of Benue State, Nigeria. Health Sci J Vol.13.No.1:618.
Access and Usag e of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN) in rural Communities of Benue State, Nigeria2019 •
Journal of Natural Sciences Research
Ethnobotanical Survey of Edible Wild Plants in Tiv Communities of Benue State, Nigeria2013 •
Mkar Journal of Media & Culture
FRAMING THE HERDSMEN-FARMERS' CONFLICTS AND PEACE BUILDING IN NIGERIA2017 •
BMC health services research
Assessment of provider-initiated HIV screening in Nigeria with sub-Saharan African comparison2017 •
Mkar Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. University of Mkar, Mkar.
The Atoki Symbol and Political Mobilization in the 2011 Gubernatorial Election in Tivland, Benue State.2018 •
Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology
Article no.AJAEES.26019 Case Study Solomon2018 •
Journal of Peace, Security and Development
HERDSMEN/FARMERS CONFLICT AND ITS EFFECTS ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA2018 •