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. Interrogating the Role of Africa's Manufacturing Outputs in the Global Manufacturing Sector, 2018-2024 By Bailey Saleh, PhD. - 1-8
2. Increased Voters Participation as a Means of Enhancing the Legitimacy of Electoral Outcomes By Uche Patrick Okoye, PhD, Tony Ikpasaja, PhD and Obioma Nnanna Inyemachi, MSc, Tony Ikpasaja, PhD, Obioma Nnanna Inyemachi, MSc, and Jonathan Jones Inagbor, MSc. - 9-17
3. Islamist Jihadism in Europe: An Emerging Threat with Global Implications - Nigeria in Focus By Davou Dung Pam, PhD. - 18-29
4. Moral Responsibility and Environmental Ethics in the New Testament: Exploring the Role of Individuals and Governments in Addressing Climate Change By Samuel Sunday Alamu, PhD, Alaba Bukola Ifabiyi, PhD and Segun Ayotunde Olulowo, PhD. - 30-41
5. The Role of Early Warning Systems in Building Sustainable Peace within the Church By Festus Adegboyega Akinola, PhD.- 42-55
6. Miranda Rights and its Public Policy Implications for Nigeria By Mike Chike Nwosu PhD. - 56-61
7. African Gold Reserves: A Comparative Analysis of Regional Performance as at 2025 By Bailey Saleh, PhD. - 62-73
8. The Moral Architecture of the Good Life: A Philosophical-Theological Reassessment of Christian Virtue Ethics in a Pluralistic World By Gabriel Salifu, PhD and Segun Ayotunde Olulowo, PhD. - 74-84
9. Securing and Sustaining the Civil Space for the Success of the Arise Agenda in Akwa Ibom State By Ide O. Owodiong-Idemeko, MSc.- 85-105
10. Kwara State Internal Revenue Service and the Management of Tax Disputes: Challenges and the Way Forward By Oladepo Kola Afolabi, MSc and Abdulazeez Alao Adekola, PhD. - 106-124
11. A Utilitarian Defence of Assisted Reproductive Technologies within African Moral Philosophy By Opeyemi Bode-Ogunlola, MA. - 125-133
12. Destiny, Autonomy, and the Ethics of Euthanasia in Yoruba Culture By Adeola Mercy Ajayi, MA. - 134-142
13. Rethinking Entrepreneurship for African Indigenous Economic Empowerment through Ibuanyidanda Complementary Ontology By Amaobi Nelson Osuala, MA and Umezurike J. Ezugwu, PhD. - 143-151
14. Theatre and Social Mobilization: The Case of Uyo Local Government in "Unplugged 3.0" Festivities By Sunday Peter Umanah, PhD. - 152-163
15. The Experiences of Refugees in IDP Camps in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State - Nigeria: A Phenomenological Inquiry By Abel Idagu Ushie, PhD, Ohere Pius Afen, PhD and Brian Ifere Njar, PhD. - 164-180
16. Aristotle's Concept of the Good Life and the Resolution of Political Crisis By Elijah Okon John, PhD and Titus Awukane Afatang, MA. - 181-191
17. Assessment of Poverty Aliviation Programmes of President Bola Tinubu Administration (2023-2025) By Ibrahim Momoh, PhD and Anthony Ogbemudia Osazuwa, PhD. - 192-205
18. African Native-Centric Epistemology: A Framework for Social Change By Ikechukwu Monday Osabor, PhD and Wisdom Ezenwoali, PhD. - 206-215
19. Administrative Policy and the Effect of Service Delivery Reforms on Organizational Performance in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike - 2020-2023 By Obianuju Josphine Anumba and David Amadike Wokocha, PhD. - 216-226
List of Contributors
Elijah Okon John, PhD, is a Professor of Political Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Bailey Saleh, PhD, is an Associate Professor of International Economic and Strategic Studies in the Department of Political Science at the University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
Uche Patrick Okoye, PhD, is a Principal Lecturer, Department of Public Administration, School of Business and Management Technology at the National Institute of Construction Technology and Management, Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria.
Festus Adegboyega Akinola, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Christian Philosophy at The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Mike Chike Nwosu, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Law at Mewar International University, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Umezurike J. Ezugwu, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the School of General Studies at the Nigeria Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State and a member of The Conversational School of Philosophy, Calabar, Nigeria
David Amadike Wokocha, PhD, IS Senior Lecturer in the School of General Studies, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria.
Abdulazeez Alao Adekola, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Centre for Peace and Security Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State Nigeria.
Samuel Sunday Alamu, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Religious Studies at University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Alaba Bukola Ifabiyi, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Religion and Peace Studies at McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Segun Ayotunde Olulowo, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Religious Studies at University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Gabriel Salifu, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities at the Redeemer's University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria.
Tony Ikpasaja, PhD, is the Managing Director of Edo Geographical Information Service, Benin State, Edo State, Nigeria.
Abel Idagu Ushie, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and Leadership Studies at the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Sunday Peter Umanah, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Ohere Pius Afen, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and Leadership Studies at the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Brian Ifere Njar, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and Leadership Studies at the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Ibrahim Momoh, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.
Anthony Ogbemudia Osazuwa, PhD, is of the Department of Political Science at the University of Benin, Nigeria.
Davou Dung Pam, PhD, is of the Department of Religious Studies at the International University, Bamenda, Cameroon.
Ikechukwu Monday Osebor, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria.
Wisdom Ezenwoali, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Languages, University of Delta, Agbor, Delta State Nigeria. Presently Dr. Ezenwoali is a Research Scholar in Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Sunderland, United Kingdom.
Obioma Nnanna Inyemachi, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, School of Business and Management Technology at the National Institute of Construction Technology and Management, Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria.
Jonathan Jones Inagbor, MSc, is a Lecturer Department of Social Sciences, School of General Studies at the School of Business and Management Technology at the National Institute of Construction Technology and Management, Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria.
Ide O. Owodiong-Idemeko, MSc, is a former Human Resources Executive with ExxonMobil and a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Opeyemi Bode-Ogunlola, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria.
Oladepo Kola Afolabi, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Centre for Peace and Security Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State Nigeria.
Adeola Mercy Ajayi, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Amaobi Nelson Osuala, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Chrisland University, Abeokuta. He is also a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, University of Ibadan and a member of The Conversational School of Philosophy, Calabar, Nigeria.
Titus Awukane Afatang, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Obianuju Josphine Anumba, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Public Administration, Imo State University, Nigeria.
Publication Date: 31st March, 2026
Bailey Saleh, PhD.
Uche Patrick Okoye, PhD, Tony Ikpasaja, PhD
and Obioma Nnanna Inyemachi, MSc, Tony Ikpasaja, PhD
Obioma
Nnanna Inyemachi, MSc, and Jonathan Jones Inagbor, MSc.
Samuel Sunday Alamu, PhD, Alaba Bukola Ifabiyi, PhD and Segun Ayotunde Olulowo, PhD.
Festus Adegboyega Akinola, PhD.
Gabriel Salifu, PhD and Segun Ayotunde Olulowo, PhD.
Ide O. Owodiong-Idemeko, MSc.
Oladepo Kola Afolabi, MSc and Abdulazeez Alao Adekola, PhD.
Opeyemi Bode-Ogunlola, MA.
Amaobi Nelson Osuala, MA and Umezurike J. Ezugwu, PhD.
Sunday Peter Umanah, PhD.
Abel Idagu Ushie, PhD, Ohere Pius Afen, PhD and Brian Ifere Njar, PhD.
Elijah Okon John, PhD and Titus Awukane Afatang, MA
Ibrahim Momoh, PhD and Anthony Ogbemudia Osazuwa, PhD.
Ikechukwu Monday Osabor, PhD and Wisdom Ezenwoali, PhD
Obianuju Josphine Anumba and David Amadike Wokocha, PhD.