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. 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
Prof. Dennis E. Igwe, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Ubong Essien Umoh, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Table of Contents
1. Public Policy Implementation and Challenges in Nigeria By Idongesit Okon Samuel, MSc, and Eno Kingsley Edet PhD. - 1-9
2. Art and Science of Research Formulation: Analysis of Research Topic Development, Problem Identification, and Problem Statement Construction By John Ibanga Isaac, MSc, Emmanuel Joseph, PhD and Sunday Philip, Msc. - 10-21
3. The Implementation Gap in Lagos Criminal Justice Reform: Institutional Compliance and Pre-Trial Detention By Enobong Kokomma Akpabio, M.Sc, and Ebere James Okorie, PhD. - 22-29
4. Offences of Treason and Treasonable Felony in Nigerian Criminal Jurisprudence By Mike Chike Nwosu, PhD, and George Adioni Sinclair, PhD. - 30-37
5. Foucauldian Anthropology: The Discourse on Contemporary Institutions and Mechanism of Governance By Emmanuel Edeh, PhD. - 38-52
6. Assessing the Dynamics of Armed Banditry in Border Communities in Katsina State between Nigeria -Niger Republic Corridors By Hussain Isma'il, PhD, Jude Momodu, PhD and Francis Olajire Awodoyin, PhD. - 53-62
7. Logic, Language and Orality: A Philosophical Exposition By Elijah Okon John, PhD and Caleb Edet Umoh, MA.- 63-73
8. Visibility, Airtime, and Power: Christian Televangelism as Symbolic Capital and Commercial Exclusion in Ibadan, Nigeria By Frankline Onuawuchi Maduka, MA and Titus Nnadozie Onuoha, PhD. - 74-82
9. Dasein's Temporality within the Scope of Heideggerian Ontology By Oche Augustine Okwa, MA, and Terfa Kahaga Anjov, PhD. - 83-94
10. The State, Political Elites and Public Policy in Nigeria: Understanding the Politics of Fuel Subsidy Removal By Ide O. Owodiong-Idemeko, MSc. - 95-121
11. Assessment of US-Israel-Iran Conflict: Origins, Escalation and Global Impact By Oigiangbe Omeahon Henry, MSc and Onokebhagbe Ehioze David, MSc. - 122-131
12. State Policing and Internal Security Governance on Nigeria: Implications for the Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) By Owenorisiede Dennis Araziua , PhD. - 132-139
13. Epistemic Relativism in Gadamer’s Hermeneutics By Augustine Terhide Maashin, PhD and Emmanuel Terkula Or-ongu, MA. - 140-153
14. Julius Nyerere's Ujamaa and the Problem of Economic Depravity in Africa: The Nigerian Experience By Abam Eyong Michael, PhD and Edema Philip, PhD. - 154-165
15. Role of Public Administration in Managing Banditry and Rural Insecurity in Nigeria By Idongesit Micah Eno and Eno Kingsley Edet PhD. - 166-174
16. Conflict Dynamics and Peace Building Initiatives in the Sahel Region By Abdulmumini Umar Saidu, MA and Joseph Emmanuel, PhD. - 175-185
17. An Examination of Poverty and the Challenge of Ethical Altruism By Elijah Okon John, PhD and Edidiong Francis Itokem, MA. - 186-197
18. Impact of Indigenous Language on Employee Motivation and Organizational Performance: A Philosophical Perspective By Bartholomew Nnaemedo, PhD. - 198-206
19. Christian Religious Education and Global Competitiveness in Secondary Schools in Owerri, Imo State By Simeon Uzochukwu N. Duruji, PhD. - 207-215
20. Police Brutality and the American Dream in Selected African-American Hip-Hop Songs By Imoh Abang Emenyi, PhD and Iman Munam Akpesine. - 216-223
21. Fostering a Positive Workplace Environment: A Dual Dimensional Approach to Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness in Secondary Schools By Senimetu Ileuma, PhD, and Kayode Olaitan Kalejaiye, M.Ed. - 224-233
22. Impact of Insecurity on Public Service Delivery in Nigeria’s Public Administration System By Idongesit Micah Eno, MSc and Udeme Usen Friday, MSc. - 234-242
List of Contributors
Imoh Abang Emenyi, PhD, is a Professor of African American Literature and Gender Studies in the Department of English, University of Uyo, Nigeria. Jude Momodu, PhD, is a Professor of Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Elijah Okon John, PhD, is a Professor of Political Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Senimetu Ileuma, PhD, is a Professor of Educational Management in the Department of Arts and Social Science Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Ebere James Okorie, PhD, is a Professor of Criminology in the Department of Sociologyand Anthropology at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Mike Chike Nwosu, PhD, is a Professor of Law and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Lawat theMewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Terfa Kahaga Anjov, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts at the Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Nigeria.
Francis Olajire Awodoyin, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Foundation, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Bartholomew Nnaemedo, PhD, is a Reader in the Department of ReligiousStudies/Philosophy, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Edeh, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at ClaretianUniversity of Nigeria, Owerri, Nigeria.
Nnadozie Titus Onuoha, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of UrbanandRegional Planning, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Joseph, PhD, is a Lecturer at the Centre for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria.
George Adioni Sinclair, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Mewar International University Masaka, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Eno Kingsley Edet, PhD, is of the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
Araziua Dennis Owenorisiede, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of PublicAdministration, University of Benin, Nigeria.
Augustine Terhide Maashin, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at theRev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University (Formerly, Benue State University), Makurdi, Nigeria.
Michael Eyong Abam, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science/General Studies, Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria
Edema Philip, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos, Nigeria.
Idongesit Micah Eno, PhD, is of the Department of Public Administration, Facultyof Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Simeon Uzochukwu N. Duruji, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Religion, AlvanIkoku University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria.
Abdulmumini Umar Saidu, MA, is a Lecturer at the Center for Peace andSecurityStudies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Ide O. Owodiong-Idemeko, MSc, is a former Human Resources ExecutivewithExxonMobil and a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science, Facultyof Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Oigiangbe Omeahon Henry, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of PublicAdministration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria.
Onokebhagbe Ehioze David, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of PublicAdministration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Terkula Or-ongu, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophyat the Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University (Formerly, Benue State University), Makurdi, Nigeria.
Hussain Isma'il, MA, is a Senior staff of the University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, Nigeria and a Doctoral Scholar with the Center for Peace andSecurityStudies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
John Ibanga Isaac, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical TechnologyEducation, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Sunday Philip, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical/Electronic EngineeringTechnology, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa IbomState, Nigeria.
Enobong Kokomma Akpabio, M.Sc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Sociologyand Anthropology, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Frankline Onuawuchi Maduka, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Sociologyand Anthropology, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Idongesit Okon Samuel, MSc. is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of PublicAdministration, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
Caleb Umoh Edet, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, Universityof Uyo, Nigeria.
Edidiong Francis Itokem, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Kayode Olaitan Kalejaiye, M.Ed, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Arts andSocial Science Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Idongesit Micah Eno, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of PublicAdministration, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Udeme Usen Friday, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Iman Munam Akpesine is a Research Scholar in the Department of English, Universityof Uyo, Nigeria.
Publication Date: 30th June, 2026
Idongesit Okon Samuel, MSc and Eno Kingsley Edet PhD.
John Ibanga Isaac, MSc, Emmanuel Joseph, PhD and Sunday Philip, Msc.
Enobong Kokomma Akpabio, M.Sc, and Ebere James Okorie, PhD.
Mike Chike Nwosu, PhD and George Adioni Sinclair, PhD.
Emmanuel Edeh, PhD.
Hussain Isma'il, PhD, Jude Momodu, PhD and Francis Olajire Awodoyin, PhD.
Elijah Okon John, PhD and Caleb Edet Umoh, MA.
Frankline Onuawuchi Maduka, MA and Titus Nnadozie Onuoha, PhD.
Oche Augustine Okwa, MA, and Terfa Kahaga Anjov, PhD.
Ide O. Owodiong-Idemeko, MSc.
Oigiangbe Omeahon Henry, MSc and Onokebhagbe Ehioze David, MSc.
Owenorisiede Dennis Araziua , PhD.
Augustine Terhide Maashin, PhD and Emmanuel Terkula Or-ongu, MA.
Abam Eyong Michael, PhD and Edema Philip, PhD.
Idongesit Micah Eno and Eno Kingsley Edet PhD.
Abdulmumini Umar Saidu, MA and Joseph Emmanuel, PhD.
Elijah Okon John, PhD and Edidiong Francis Itokem, MA.
Bartholomew Nnaemedo, PhD.
Simeon Uzochukwu N. Duruji, PhD.
Imoh Abang Emenyi, PhD and Iman Munam Akpesine.
Senimetu Ileuma, PhD, and Kayode Olaitan Kalejaiye, M.Ed. - 224-233
Idongesit Micah Eno, MSc and Udeme Usen Friday, MSc.
