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. In Defence of Induction: A Re-Examination of the Hume-Mill-Popper Perspectives on Inductive Reasoning By Douglas I. O. Anele and Gladys Onome Ogorure. - 1-20
2. Assessing COVID-19 Pandemic Experiences and Preparedness Strategies in Redemption Ground Ministry, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria By Victor Bassey Edet and Patricia Fri-Dan Afiakurue. - 21-36
3. The Impact of Circular Construction Practices on Employment Generation and Local Economic Development in Nigeria By Fortune Archibong Umo, and Eno Kingsley Edet.- 37-46
4. Data for Peace and Security Typology and Utilization of Conflict Tracking Mechanisms in Policing the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria By Basil O. Ibebunjo and Lydia Abumere Ozoemena. - 47-60
5. Climate Change and International Diplomacy with Focus on Nigeria's Commitment to the Paris Agreement By Matthew Enenche Ogwuche. - 61-71
6. The Impact of Performance Management System (PMS) on Public Service Delivery in Edo State By Okonoboh Oriabure Wednesday and Irabor Ehikioya Festus. - 72-83
7. Strategies for Incorporating Traditional Instructions in National Security Architecture in Nigeria By Uduak Monday Etian. - 84-93
8. Experts' Perceptions of the Implications of the US-Israel-Iran Conflict on Security in Nigeria By Mohammed Nazir Ribadu, Mamedova Maral and Lucas Nathaniel Freebourn. - 94-109
9. Nigeria Fourth Republic and the Crisis of Governance: Why has Coup not Occurred? By Samuel Adetola Ogunwa. - 110-122
10. African Reconstructionist Theology in Response to Post-Corona Virus Pandemic in Nigeria By Mbosowo Bassey Udok, Anthonia Maurice Essien and Kingsley Silas Nwogu. - 123-134
11. Human Resource Management Practices and Sustainability of Public Sector Institutions in Nigeria By Stella Ethanhami Garba and Patience Nnda Diyo. - 135-146
12. Uniuyo Season of Productions 2026: Thematic Discourse, Branding and Contents Management By Sunday Peter Umanah and Uwem Tim Nesfield. - 147-158
13. Democratic Governance and Public Service Delivery in Delta State: An Empirical Assessment of Ifeanyi Okowa Administration By Godday Arekumo, Adekunle Saheed Ajisebiyawo and Bala Lawal Isa. - 159-185
14. Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Nigeria's Basic Education: Prospects amidst Funding Deficits, Infrastructural Gap and Teacher Quality Challenges By Oluwakemi Oluwaranti Onatolu, PhD. - 186-196
15. Application of Routine Activity Theory in Private Security Operations and Crime Prevention in Commercial Facility within Asaba, Delta State By Cordelia Ewere Azikiwe and Halliru Tijjani. - 197-211
16. A Consideration of the Reviews on Immanuel Kant's Morality of Suicide By Dokpesi Timothy Adidi, Philip Osarobu Isanbor and Ayi Christy Alademerin. - 212-224
17. Decolonising and Community-Centred Paradigms for Museum Development in Oron and Calabar, Nigeria: Towards a Community-Embedded Heritage Ecosystem Model (CEHEM) By Samuel Asuquo Itama. - 225-235
18. The Thinking Body in Dance and Choreography By Victor Thompson. - 236-243
List of Contributors
Douglas I. O. Anele, PhD, is a Professor of Logic and Philosophy of Science in the Department of Philosophy, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Anthonia Maurice Essien, PhD, is a Professor of Sociology of Religion in the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Matthew Enenche Ogwuche, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science and International Relations, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Mbosowo Bassey Udok, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Theology and African Studies in the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Samuel Adetola Ogunwa, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science and International Relations, College of Business and Social Sciences, Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Adekunle Saheed Ajisebiyawo, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State. Nigeria.
Halliru Tijjani, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Peace and Security Studies in the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Bala Lawal Isa, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Nigeria.
Okonoboh Oriabure Wednesday, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer, in the Department of Public Administration, University of Benin, Benin, Nigeria.
Sunday Peter Umanah, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Film Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Basil O. Ibebunjo, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Dokpesi Timothy Adidi, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria.
Eno Kingsley Edet, PhD, is of the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
Idongesit Micah Eno, PhD, is of the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Victor Bassey Edet, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Kingsley Silas Nwogu, PhD, is a Lecturer at the School of Basic Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Philip Osarobu Isanbor, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Institute of Education, University of Benin, Benin, Nigeria.
Gladys Onome Ogorure, MPhil, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Dennis Osadebah University, Asaba, Delta State and Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, University of Benin, Nigeria.
Lydia Abumere Ozoemena, MSc, is a Senior Security Officer with the Nigeria Police Force, Abuja, Nigeria.
Fortune Archibong Umo, M.Sc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Idongesit Okon Samuel, MSc. is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
Irabor Ehikioya Festus, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.
Uduak Monday Etian, MA, is a Staff of the Legislative Centre for Security Analysis (LeCeSA) at National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), National Assembly, Abuja, Nigeria.
Patricia Fri-Dan Afiakurue, MA, is of the Uma Ukpai School of Theology, Uyo, Nigeria.
Mohammed Nazir Ribadu, MSc, is a Lecturer at the Centre for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Lucas Nathaniel Freebourn, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar at the Central China Normal University, China.
Mamedova Maral, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar at the Central China Normal University, China.
Stella Ethanhami Garba, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration, Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria
Patience Nnda Diyo, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration,Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria.
Uwem Tim Nesfield, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Film Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Oluwakemi Oluwaranti Onatolu, MEd, is a Lecturer in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, School of Education Federal College of Education (Tech), Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria.
Cordelia Ewere Azikiwe, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Samuel Asuquo Itama, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Theatre and Film Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Victor Thompson, MA, is a Lecturer and Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Godday Arekumo is a Research Scholar in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Igbinedion University Okada, Edo State. Nigeria.
Publication Date: 31st July, 2026
Douglas I. O. Anele and Gladys Onome Ogorure.
Victor Bassey Edet and Patricia Fri-Dan Afiakurue.
Fortune Archibong Umo, and Eno Kingsley Edet.
Basil O. Ibebunjo and Lydia Abumere Ozoemena.
Matthew Enenche Ogwuche.
Okonoboh Oriabure Wednesday and Irabor Ehikioya Festus.
Uduak Monday Etian.
Mohammed Nazir Ribadu, Mamedova Maral and Lucas Nathaniel Freebourn.
Samuel Adetola Ogunwa.
Mbosowo Bassey Udok, Anthonia Maurice Essien and Kingsley Silas Nwogu.
Stella Ethanhami Garba and Patience Nnda Diyo.
Sunday Peter Umanah and Uwem Tim Nesfield.
Godday Arekumo, Adekunle Saheed Ajisebiyawo and Bala Lawal Isa.
Oluwakemi Oluwaranti Onatolu, PhD.
Cordelia Ewere Azikiwe and Halliru Tijjani.
Dokpesi Timothy Adidi, Philip Osarobu Isanbor and Ayi Christy Alademerin.
Samuel Asuquo Itama.