Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Elijah O. John
Editor: Dr. Michael O. Etim
Secretary/Editorial Assistant: Samuel Eno Inyang
Business/Production Manager: Dr. Anthony R. Etuk
Associate Editors
Dr. Nwachukwu M. Anyim
Dr. Dennis E. Igwe
Dr. Ubong Essien Umoh
Dr. Obioha Uwaezuoke Precious
Dr. Happiness Uduk
Dr. Chidimma S. Ikea
Dr. Christopher Udofia
Dr. Uwem Jonah Akpan
Editorial Consultants
Prof. Godfrey O. Ozumba, University of Calabar, Nigeria
Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Prof. Isaac Ukpokolo, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Prof. Paul Ogugua, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Prof. Ashong C. Ashong, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Mark O. Ikeke, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
Prof. Aniekan S. Brown, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Olu Awofeso, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Nigeria
Prof. Gabriel E. Idang, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Idorenyin F. Esikot, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Christopher O. Akpan, University of Calabar, Nigeria
Prof. Ntiedo Umoren, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Bassey Ettah, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. T. V. Ogan, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Rev. Fr. Prof. Columbus N. Ogbujah, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria
Prof. Paul Haaga, Nasarawa State University, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Prof. Peter F. Omonzejele, University of Benin, Nigeria
Prof. Richard Ajah, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Rev. Fr. Prof. Jude Onuoha, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
Prof. Bernard Matolino, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Prof. Udoh Elijah Udom, Washington Adventist University, Washington DC
Prof. Rotimi Omosulu, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica
Prof. Joseph A. Ushie, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Iniobong Daniel Umotong, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria
Prof. Effiong Johnson, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Nsikak Idiong, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Etim Frank, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Table of Contents
1. Short-Term Skill Acquisition as a Strategy for Reducing Dropout Vulnerability among Senior Secondary School Students in Ogun State, Nigeria By Prof. Hammed Idowu Adeyanju, PhD, Olusegun Samuel Olaniyi, PhD, Semiu Adewale Adeniran, PhD, Peter Olumide Oshinyadi, PhD. - 1-18
2. In Service and in Silence: The Sacrificial Role of the Nigeria Police Force (1960–2000) By Joseph Augustine Udourioh, MA. - 19-34
3. A Philosophical Discourse on Logical and Ethical Foundations of Gambling By Michael Aina Akande, PhD and Olusanjo Adebayo Taiwo. - 35-46
4. Investigating 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 as a Psychological Model for Gender Ethics in the Nigerian Society By Blessing Uenosen Okoh, PhD and Simon Jeji Majimre, PhD. - 47-55
5. Frantz Fanon’s Political Philosophy and the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) in Benue State, Nigeria By Saa-Aondo Moses Andza, M.Sc, Iorhen Isaac Akuva, PhD and Bem Elijah Tativ, PhD.- 56-68
6. An Analysis of the Ontology of Technological Artefacts in Ernst Kapp's Theory of Organ Projection By Peter Akunoko, PhD and Francis Ushahemba Ngutswen, MA. - 69-81
7. Performance Appraisals and Workers Productivity in the University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria (2021-2023) By Lawrence Ime Edet, PhD and Prof. Gerald Ekenedirichukwu Ezirim, PhD. - 82-102
8. The All-Lovingness of God and Persecution of Christians in Nigeria: A Reaction to Augustine’s Privation Theory By Elijah Essang Udofia, STM, Dominic S. Umoh, PhD, Vincent Akinbayo Olusakin, PhD and Kufre A. Akpan, PhD. - 103-116
9. AI Sexting Addition: An Empirical Assessment of Students Involvement from Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Nigeria. By Nasir Mudassir, MSc, Umar Faruok Mohammed, PhD and Durga Rao Pedada, PhD. - 117-130
10. BRICS and the De-Dollarization Agenda: Historical Trajectory, Strategic Challenges, and Future Prospects By Chuka Johnny Chukwuka, Msc., MPA, MBA. - 131-138
11. A Hermeneutics on the Political Thoughts of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu in Relation to Corrupt Practices in Nigeria By Oluchukwu Peace Obidike, PhD and Samuel Ifeanyi Mmoneke, PhD. - 139-148
12. A Philosophical Discourse on the Cardinal Virtues By Benedict Chukwuemeka Okpata, PhD. - 149-160
13. The Debacle of Followership and Democratic Survival in Nigeria By Moses Terwase Torhemen and Emmanuel Osarr Eroh PhD. - 161-171
List of Contributors
Hammed Idowu Adeyanju, PhD, is a Professor of Educational Management in the Department of Educational Management, College of Specialised and Professional Education at Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Nigeria.
Gerald Ekenedirichukwu Ezirim, PhD, is a Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Samuel Ifeanyi Mmoneke, PhD, is a Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Dominic S. Umoh, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Religion in the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Nigeria.
Iorhen Isaac Akuva, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science at Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria.
Durga Rao Pedada, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Anthropology at University of Delhi, India.
Umar Faruok Mohammed, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the General Studies, Social Science Unit at Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Nigeria.
Bem Elijah Tativ, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria.
Olusegun Samuel Olaniyi, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Management, College of Specialised and Professional Education at Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Nigeria.
Blessing Uenosen Okoh, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Religion and Human Relations at University of Delta, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria.
Vincent Akinbayo Olusakin, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Osarr Eroh, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Lawrence Ime Edet, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Kufre A. Akpan, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of English and Literary Studies, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Nigeria.
Semiu Adewale Adeniran, PhD, is a Director in Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Michael Aina Akande, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria.
Peter Olumide Oshinyadi, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Management, College of Specialised and Professional Education at Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Simon Jeji Majimre, PhD, is of the Department of Christian Religious Studies at Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria.
Peter Akunoko, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Rev Fr Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
Benedict Chukwuemeka Okpata, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of General Studies at University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria.
Moses Terwase Torhemen, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria.
Chuka Johnny Chukwuka, Msc., MPA, MBA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration at the DLI of University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Francis Ushahemba Ngutswen, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Religion and Philosophy, University of Mkar, Mkar, Benue State and a Doctoral Scholar at Rev Fr Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
Saa-Aondo Moses Andza, M.Sc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science at Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria.
Joseph Augustine Udourioh, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of History and International Studies at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Elijah Essang Udofia, STM, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Nigeria.
Nasir Mudassir, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, Iconic Open University, Sokoto, Nigeria.
Olusanjo Adebayo Taiwo is a Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria.
Oluchukwu Peace Obidike is a Research Scholar in the Department of Philosophy at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Publication Date: 05th November, 2025
Prof. Hammed Idowu Adeyanju, PhD, Olusegun Samuel Olaniyi, PhD, Semiu Adewale Adeniran, PhD, Peter Olumide Oshinyadi, PhD.
Joseph Augustine Udourioh, MA.
Michael Aina Akande, PhD and Olusanjo Adebayo Taiwo.
Blessing Uenosen Okoh, PhD and Simon Jeji Majimre, PhD.
Saa-Aondo Moses Andza, M.Sc, Iorhen Isaac Akuva, PhD and Bem Elijah Tativ, PhD.
Peter Akunoko, PhD and Francis Ushahemba Ngutswen, MA.
Lawrence Ime Edet, PhD and Prof. Gerald Ekenedirichukwu Ezirim, PhD.
Elijah Essang Udofia, STM, Dominic S. Umoh, PhD, Vincent Akinbayo Olusakin, PhD and Kufre A. Akpan, PhD.
Nasir Mudassir, MSc, Umar Faruok Mohammed, PhD and Durga Rao Pedada, PhD.
Chuka Johnny Chukwuka, Msc., MPA, MBA.
Oluchukwu Peace Obidike, PhD and Samuel Ifeanyi Mmoneke, PhD.