Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Elijah O. John
Editor: Prof. Michael O. Etim
Secretary/Editorial Assistant: Samuel Eno Inyang
Business/Production Manager: Dr. Anthony R. Etuk
Associate Editors
Dr. Nwachukwu M. Anyim
Dr. Idara Thomas
Dr. Sunday Umanah
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. Happiness Uduk, 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. Uwaezuoke Precious Obioha, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria.
Prof. Dennis E. Igwe, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Ubong Essien Umoh, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Table of Contents
1. Epicurean Calculus of Jeremy Bentham on the Principle of Utility By Edward Uzoma Ezedike and Peter Onyebuchim Nwogu. - 1-7
2. Russian-Ukraine War and Its Impact on Cross-Border Small Scale Trade Between Nigeria and Niger Republic 2022-2024 By Aminu Yusuf. - 8-17
3. Educational Management as a Catalyst for Promoting Equity and Inclusive Education in Nigeria: Challenges and Strategies By Ajoke Oluwafisayo Ajidele and Senimetu Ileuma. - 18-24
4. Hisbah and Community Policing as Complementary Strategies for Combating Armed Banditry in Northwestern Nigeria By Akuva Isaac and Mustapha Abdullahi Bature. - 25-36
5. Policy Paradigms and Political Leadership: Catalyzing Sustainable Economic Development in Nigeria By Umar Mohammed Idris. - 36-48
6. Electoral Violence in Nigeria and Lessons for Future General Elections By Enoch Amila Shehu, Ogah Musa Ari and Abdullahi Dan’Asabe Jibrin. - 49-59
7. Historical Analysis of Community Resilience against the Boko Haram Insurgency in Borno State, Nigeria By Musa Ibrahim Mustafa. - 60-70
8. Ethics and Morals of Igbo Apprenticeship System: Foundational Factors of Entrepreneurial Formation By Joshbriliem J. Immanuel. - 71-84
9. Work-Life Balance and Employee Productivity in the Public Sector: A Study of Selected Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Stations in Southern Nigeria By Uyouko Effiong Ukpe and Monday Akpakpan. - 85-96
10. An Essencist Examination of Religious Languages in the Interpretation of "the Kingdom of God Suffereth Violence and the Violent Taketh it by Force" and the Jihadist Motivation By Samuel Asuquo Ekanem, Chinenye Precious Okolisah and Amachondi Hikon Yohanna. - 97-108
11. Ethics of Energy Transition: Nigeria and the Moral Imperative of Climate Responsibility By Gabriel Asuquo, Abui Abraham Abui and Timothy Dopkesi Adidi. - 109-121
12. Ethics and the Utilization of Artificial Intelligence in Conflict Studies By Victoria Ebosetale Oriwoh and Michael E. Abam. - 122-132
13. Parent-School Partnership: Conceptual and Empirical Review of Academic Success in Secondary Schools in Nigeria By Gbemisola Funmilayo Oguntola & Susan Oluyomi Pitan. - 133-144
14. The Political Class and Financial Management in Obio Akpor Local Government Council, Rivers State, Nigeria, 2015-2026 By Answer Charles Mezu and Sabastine Nwankwo, Jr. - 145-157
15. Ethical Implications of Invitro Fertilisation on Christian Families in Benue State By Damian Tersoo Anyam and Christiana Omoo Agbo. - 158-169
16. Occupational Safety Culture and Programmes on Employees Performance in Lafarge Cement Industry By Michael Adekunle Oderinde, Lateef Okikiola Olanipekun and Samuel O. Ukutegbe. - 170-184
17. The Moderating Role of Bank Size on the Relationship between Banking Reforms and Banks' Financial Performance By Richard Agyapong and Christopher Boachie. - 185-194
18. Modern-Day Technology and Examination Malpractice: Implications for Education Output in Nigeria By Dr. Akinjide Isaac Yusuf. - 195-204
19. Issues and Constraints to the Health Seeking Behaviour among the Elderly in Abuja, Nigeria By Tope Alabi and Ruth Oreun Atureta. - 205-217
20. Machiavelli's Conception of Political Order and its Relevance to Contemporary African States By Raphael Onyeji Anayo. - 218-228
21. Television Coverage and Citizen Attitude Towards the State of Emergency in Rivers State, Nigeria By Nsikan-Abasi Sam Nkana and Prospect Isobeye Peters. - 229-244
List of Contributors
Edward Uzoma Ezedike, PhD, is a Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Senimetu Ileuma, PhD, is a Professor of Educational Management in the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Akuva Isaac, PhD, is a Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina, Nigeria.
Ogah Musa Ari, PhD, is a Professor, of International Relations and Strategic Studies in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Abdullahi Dan’Asabe Jibrin, PhD, is a Professor, of Political Economy and Development Studies, in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Nsikan-Abasi Sam Nkana, PhD, is a Professor of Broadcasting in the Department of Broadcasting, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Samuel Asuquo Ekanem, PhD, is a Professor of Technology and Leadership Education in the Department of Philosophy, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.
Damian Tersoo Anyam, PhD, is a Professor of Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy, Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Nigeria.
Tope Alabi, PhD, is a Professor of Industrial Sociology at the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Susan Oluyomi Pitan, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Science Education in the Department of Arts and Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Chinenye Precious Okolisah, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.
Umar Mohammed Idris, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Institute of Governance and Development Studies, College of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria.
Peter Onyebuchim Nwogu, PhD, is a Lecturer in the School of General Studies, University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Monday Akpakpan, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Michael E. Abam, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science/General Studies, Western Delta, University, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria.
Gabriel Asuquo, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of General Studies, College of Social and Management Sciences, Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Abui Abraham Abui, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Buwaya, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Timothy Dopkesi Adidi, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria.
Sabastine Nwankwo, Jr, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Lateef Okikiola Olanipekun, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer at the Accra Institute of Technology Business School, Accra Institute of Technology, Ghana.
Michael Adekunle Oderinde, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria.
Akinjide Isaac Yusuf, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Management, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Ruth Oreun Atureta, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria.
Richard Agyapong, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration, Accra Institute of Technology, Ghana and a Doctoral Scholar at the Open University of Malaysia.
Christopher Boachie, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Finance, Central University, Accra, Ghana.
Samuel O. Ukutegbe, MEd, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Educational Management, University of Ibadan, Oyo, State, Nigeria.
Victoria Ebosetale Oriwoh, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Edo State University, Iyamo, Nigeria.
Gbemisola Funmilayo Oguntola, MEd, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Arts and Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Answer Charles Mezu, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Christiana Omoo Agbo, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Nigeria.
Enoch Amila Shehu, MSc, is a Lecturer and Doctoral scholar in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Ajoke Oluwafisayo Ajidele, MEd, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Mustapha Abdullahi Bature, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina, Nigeria.
Aminu Yusuf, MSc, is a Research Scholar in the Department of Political Science, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria.
Musa Ibrahim Mustafa, MSc, is a Lecturer at the Center for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Joshbriliem J. Immanuel, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Uyouko Effiong Ukpe, MSc, is of the Department of Public Administration, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Amachondi Hikon Yohanna, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.
Raphael Onyeji Anayo, MA, is a Lecturer in the Directorate of General Studies, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.
Prospect Isobeye Peters is a Research Scholar in the Department of Broadcasting, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Publication Date: 30th September, 2026
Edward Uzoma Ezedike and Peter Onyebuchim Nwogu.
Ajoke Oluwafisayo Ajidele and Senimetu Ileuma.
Akuva Isaac and Mustapha Abdullahi Bature.
Umar Mohammed Idris.
Enoch Amila Shehu, Ogah Musa Ari and Abdullahi Dan’Asabe Jibrin.
Musa Ibrahim Mustafa.
Joshbriliem J. Immanuel.
Uyouko Effiong Ukpe and Monday Akpakpan.
Samuel Asuquo Ekanem, Chinenye Precious Okolisah and Amachondi Hikon Yohanna.
Gabriel Asuquo, Abui Abraham Abui and Timothy Dopkesi Adidi.
Victoria Ebosetale Oriwoh and Michael E. Abam.
Gbemisola Funmilayo Oguntola & Susan Oluyomi Pitan.
Answer Charles Mezu and Sabastine Nwankwo, Jr.
Damian Tersoo Anyam and Christiana Omoo Agbo.
Michael Adekunle Oderinde, Lateef Okikiola Olanipekun and Samuel O. Ukutegbe.
Richard Agyapong and Christopher Boachie.
Dr. Akinjide Isaac Yusuf.
Tope Alabi and Ruth Oreun Atureta.
Raphael Onyeji Anayo.
Nsikan-Abasi Sam Nkana and Prospect Isobeye Peters.