Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Elijah O. John
Editor: Dr. Anthony Raphael Etuk
Secretary/Editorial Assistant: Samuel Eno Inyang
Business/Production Manager: Dr. Idara Thomas
Associate Editors
Dr. Garvey Ufot Bassey
Dr. Nwachukwu M. Anyim
Dr. Dennis E. Igwe
Dr. Aniedi Usoroh
Dr. Nkereuwem David Edemekong
Dr. Uwaezuoke Precious Obioha
Dr. Christopher Udofia
Dr. Uwem Akpan
Dr. Imoh Ekot
Dr. Bernard Dickson
Editorial Consultants
Prof. Godfrey O. Ozumba, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Prof. Uwem Akpan, University of Uyo, 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. Christopher Ekong, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Gabriel E. Idang, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Douglas Anele, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Prof. Christopher O. Akpan, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Prof. Peter Esuh, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Valerie Aphie Asanwana University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Nicholas Uche Asogwu, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Prof. Paul Haaga, Nasarawa State University, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Prof. Anthony Areji, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Prof. Richard Ajah, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Bernard Matolino, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Prof. Udoh Elijah Udom, Washington Adventist University, Washington DC.
Prof. Queendoleen Obinaju, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Rotimi Omosulu, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica.
Prof. Joseph A. Ushie, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Effiong Johnson, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Dominic Akpan, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Nsikan Idiong, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Moses Ikoh, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Table of Contents
1. Paul Horwich’s Deflationary Deflationism and the Igbo Concept of Eziokwu: A Comparative Analysis By Remigius Achinike Obah, PhD and Simon Ahidjo Anaele, MA. - 1-10
2. Causes and Consequences of Boko Haram Attacks on Humanitarian Workers in Borno State, Nigeria By Joseph Emmanuel, MA. - 11-23
3. The Hermeneutics of Ethics and Politics for an Ideal Nigerian Society: A Pragmatic Argument for a Contemporary State By Barnabas Ekiegini Izegede, PhD and Harry Iwegbu Onyekpe, M.A.- 24-30
4. The Veil of Ignorance in John Rawls' Philosophy: A Critical Evaluation By John Friday Mordi, PhD. - 31-38
5. Digital Training and Teachers' Proficiency in Lesson Delivery in Primary Schools in Osun State, Nigeria By Oluwatoyin B. Akinola, PhD, Olayiwola Raheef Oparinde, PhD, Felicia Bosede Bamire, PhD and Prof. Sikiru Omotayo Subair, PhD. - 39-49
6. Boko Haram Insurgency and Security in Adamawa State: Mitigating it's Effect through Community-Based Strategies By Godiya Yarima Mshelia, MA, Prof Felix Aromo Ilesanmi, PhD and Saheed Babajide Owonikoko, PhD. - 50-63
7. Social Investment Programme and Sustainable Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: An Evaluation of N-Power Programme in Akwa Ibom State By Michael Effiong Ukpong, MSc and Welson Amgbiri Erekake, MSc. - 64-72
8. Ethnic Voting Patterns and Implications for Political Accommodation in Nigeria: Evidence from the 2019 General Elections By Okengwu Kelechi, PhD and David A. Wokocha, PhD. - 73-86
9. The Nexus between Socioeconomic Conditions and Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) in Benue State, Nigeria By Saa-Aondo Moses Andza, M.Sc and Iorhen Isaac Akuva, PhD. ………………….87-97
10. Exploring the Nature and Dynamics of Insecurity in Borno State, Nigeria By A. Adeniyi Farinola, MA, Prof. Chinyere N. Alimba, PhD and Francis O. Awodoyin, PhD. - 98-111
11. An Interrogation of Democratic Accountability in Nigeria in the Age of Globalization By Solomon Terungwa Gbagir, MA and Obiora Anichebe, PhD. - 112-122
12. The Role of Youth Population in Peacebuilding for National Development in Nigeria By Herman Johnson, MSc, Tolulope O. Bolorunduro, MA and Maryam Isa Gidado, MSc. - 123-134
13. Rural and Urban Development: Dialectical Link and Comparative Analysis By Welson Amgbiri Erekake, MSc, and Michael Effiong Ukpong, MSc. - 135-143
14. The Russia-Ukrain War and the Collapse of Diplomacy By Chuka Johnny Chukwuka, Msc., MPA, MBA. - 145-152
15. Social Media and Youth Participation in the 2023 General Election Processes: A Study of Katsina Local Government Area, Katsina State By Muhammad Garba Yauri, MSc, Abdulwahab Abubakar Kaura, MSc and Basiru Abubakar, MSc. - 153-163
List of Contributors
Sikiru Omotayo Subair, PhD, is a Professor of Educational Management, currently serving as Head, Department of Educational Management in the Faculty of Education at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Felix Aromo Ilesanmi, PhD, is a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Obiora Anichebe, PhD, is a Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Chinyere N. Alimba, PhD, is a Professor of Peace and Conflict Resolution at the Center for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Francis O. Awodoyin, PhD. Is an Associate Professor of Education in the Department of Education Foundation at Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Oluwatoyin B. Akinola, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Educational Management in the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Iorhen Isaac Akuva, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science at Federal University Dustin-Ma, Katsina State.
Saheed Babajide Owonikoko, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer with the Center for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
John Friday Mordi, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at University of Delta, Agbor, Delta State Nigeria.
Barnabas Ekiegini Izegede, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria.
Olayiwola Raheef Oparinde, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Felicia Bosede Bamire, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education at Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Remigius Achinike Obah, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Okengwu Kelechi, PhD, is a Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit, School of General Studies at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria.
David A. Wokocha, PhD, is a Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit, School of General Studies at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria.
Chuka Johnny Chukwuka, Msc., MPA, MBA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration at the DLI of University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Godiya Yarima Mshelia, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar at the Center for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Joseph Emmanuel, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar at the Center for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Michael Effiong Ukpong, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Public Administration at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Welson Amgbiri Erekake, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the of Department of Public Administration at the University of Uyo, 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.
Simon Ahidjo Anaele, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Solomon Terungwa Gbagir, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Religion and Philosophy at the University of Mkar-Mkar, Benue State and a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Herman Johnson, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Faculty of Social Sciences at National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Tolulope O. Bolorunduro, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Faculty of Social Sciences at National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Maryam Isa Gidado, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Faculty of Social Sciences at National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Harry Iwegbu Onyekpe, M.A, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria.
Muhammad Garba Yauri, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Nigeria.
Abdulwahab Abubakar Kaura, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Nigeria.
Basiru Abubakar, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of General Studies at Federal Polytechnic Daura, Katsina State, Nigeria.
A. Adeniyi Farinola, is of the Center for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Publication Date: 29th September, 2025
Remigius Achinike Obah, PhD and Simon Ahidjo Anaele, MA.
Barnabas Ekiegini Izegede, PhD and Harry Iwegbu Onyekpe, M.A.
Oluwatoyin B. Akinola, PhD, Olayiwola Raheef Oparinde, PhD, Felicia Bosede Bamire, PhD and Prof. Sikiru Omotayo Subair, PhD.
Godiya Yarima Mshelia, MA, Prof Felix Aromo Ilesanmi, PhD and Saheed Babajide Owonikoko, PhD.
Michael Effiong Ukpong, MSc and Welson Amgbiri Erekake, MSc.
Okengwu Kelechi, PhD and David A. Wokocha, PhD.
Saa-Aondo Moses Andza, M.Sc and Iorhen Isaac Akuva, PhD.
Farinola, A. Adeniyi, MA, Prof. Chinyere N. Alimba, PhD and Francis O. Awodoyin, PhD.
Solomon Terungwa Gbagir, MA and Obiora Anichebe, PhD.
Herman Johnson, MSc, Tolulope O. Bolorunduro, MA and Maryam Isa Gidado, MSc.
Welson Amgbiri Erekake, MSc, and Michael Effiong Ukpong, MSc.
Muhammad Garba Yauri, MSc, Abdulwahab Abubakar Kaura, MSc and Basiru Abubakar, MSc.