Category Archives: International Journal of Social Sciences and Conflict Management 2017

Effect of Insecurity on Education in Yobe State

Bhola Khan

Department of Economics

Yobe State University

Gujba Road Damaturu

Email: bholakhan.apj@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Yobe state is one of the relatively peaceful and secured states in Nigeria. However, in recent times it had suddenly mutated into an abode of terrorist and militant groups, with rampant cases of bombings, kidnapping and random cold-blooded killings. The masses loss of lives, displacement of indigenes and relocation of settlers to other parts of the country has caused the government to increase its budgetary spending on security and reduce its budgetary input in education. These   have devastating consequences for the human capita development in Damaturu, Yobe State University is among several institutions which have been affected by insecurity problem in the state. In this article, the attempt is made to explore the relationship between insecurity and academic performance of the Yobe State University students. For this purpose, both primary and secondary data are used. The primary data were collected from university students via questionnaires and secondary data were taken from Yobe Ministry of Budget and Planning, National Bureau of Statistics and other reliable reports on the subject. In the process of data analysis, a descriptive statistical analysis was used. The observation made by researcher that the insecurity affects education and academic performance of the students of Yobe State University during intense insecurity.

Keywords: Insecurity, budgetary expenditure, displacement, human capital.

The Ecology and its Implications for the Economy of Toto Area, North Central Nigeria, 1800-2000

Maiyaki Muhammed Mejida

Department of History

Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nigeria

Email: maiyaki2006nsuk@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Human beings from time immemorial are tied to nature for basic raw materials, food, and resources for survival. Natural phenomena of climatic elements such as rainfall, sunshine, relative humidity and precipitation determine the extent to which man enjoys sustainable and stable ecosystem for agricultural activities, sufficient food supply and healthy living in general. The role of ecology and economy in shaping history cannot be over-emphasised. Recourse to it would place historical developments in their natural contexts. In the context of this study, we focus on such features as the soil, highlands, the plains and valleys, the rivers, climate, the fauna and flora. All these ecological features are discussed in relation to human activities, sustainability and development. Using both written and oral evidence, the paper notes that the relationship between man and the environment is a dynamic one. The physical environment provided both opportunities and challenges for man.

Keywords: Ecology, Economy, Toto Area, North Central Nigeria