Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Elijah O. John
Editor: Prof. Moses Ikoh
Secretary/Editorial Assistant: Emem Bassey Inyang
Business/Production Manager: Samuel Eno Inyang
Associate Editors
Dr. Nwachukwu M. Anyim
Dr. Aniedi Usoroh
Dr. Nkereuwem David Edemekong
Dr. Uwaezuoke Precious Obioha
Dr. Christopher Udofia
Dr. Uwem Akpan
Dr. Imoh Ekot
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. 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. Nsikan Idiong, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Garvey Ufot Bassey, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Dennis E. Igwe, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Table of Contents
1. Empirical Comparative Analysis of the European Union Export of Goods and Services with BRICS Export of Goods and Services, 2018-2024 By Bailey Saleh, PhD. - 1-8
2.Leading During Crisis: Leadership Imperatives and Human Resource Development Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic By Ide O. Owodiong-Idemeko, MSc. - 9-14
3. Political Leadership and the Crisis of Public Morality in Nigeria By Davou Dung Pam, PhD. - 15-24
4. Public Administration and Disaster Management in Nigeria: Myth or Reality? By Elijah Okon John, PhD and Mbosowo Essien Asuquo, MA. - 25-34
5. Interrogation of Executive Impeachment Procedures in the United States of America and Nigeria By Mike Chike Nwosu, PhD. - 35-41
6. Campaigns and Grassroots Engagement in Ondo State 2024 Governorship Election: Implications for Future Elections By Edoghogho Omoregie, MSc, Adekunle Ajisebiyawo, PhD and Babatunde Olusegun Agara, PhD. - 42-51
7. A Contextualization of 1 Timothy 4:7-10 on the Pharmacology of Spiritual Growth By Blessing Uenosen Okoh, PhD and Precious Tobechukwu Okoh - 52-60
8. Medical Brain Drain and the ‘Japa’ Phenomenon in Southwestern Nigeria: A Socio-Ethical Analysis By Gabriel Salifu, PhD. - 61-68
9. Empirical Analysis of Western Europe Manufacturing Outputs with Eastern Europe Manufacturing Outputs, 2018-2024 By Bailey Saleh, PhD. - 69-76
10. Orientation of Colour and Significations in Akwa Ibom Culture By Stephen Asuquo Umoh, PhD, Nnanake Ekeke, PhD and Dora Nnanake Ekeke, MA. - 77-84
11. Party Politics, Leadership Crisis and Governance in Nigeria By Samuel Adetola Ogunwa, PhD. - 85-96
12. A Re-Evaluation of Plato's Concept of Leadership and its Implications for Nigeria's Political Development By Elijah Okon John, PhD and Blessing Nwanneka Ike, MA. - 97-108
13. An Appraisal of Digital Technology and Workers' Output in Federal Civil Service, Abuja, Nigeria By Tope Alabi, PhD, Chigozie Benedict Nwabueze, Msc and Stella Olubusola Alabi, PhD. - 109-121
14. An Examination of Karl Marx's Concept of Alienation and the Nigerian Experience By Abubakar Yakubu Emeje, PhD, Mohammed Danrukayat Abdulmalik, MA, Peter Unekwu Oguche, PhD, Abdul Agih, PhD and Ilemona Destiny Simeon, MA. - 122-130
15. Political Party Financing, Electoral Competition, and Regulation in Nigeria: Evidence from APC and PDP in Malumfashi Local Government Area during the 2023 General Elections By Muhammad Muhammad, MSc and Jamilu Mohammed Abdulsalam, PhD. - 131-141
16. Investment in an AI Tools and Human Capital Development in the Nigerian Public Sector By Ademeso Tosin Success, PhD, Taofeek Ayodeji Amole, MSc and Shobowale Ramon Olanrewaju, MSc. - 142-152
List of Contributors
Babatunde Olusegun Agara, PhD, is a Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan College of Arts and Social Sciences, Igbinedion University. Okada, Edo State, Nigeria.
Tope Alabi, PhD, is a Professor of Industrial Sociology in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Elijah Okon John, PhD, is a Professor of Political Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Adekunle Ajisebiyawo, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan College of Arts and Social Sciences, Igbinedion University. Okada, Edo State, 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.
Samuel Adetola Ogunwa, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Acting Head of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the College of Business and Social Sciences, Crawford University, Faith City, Lusada, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Blessing Uenosen Okoh, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Religion and Human Relations at the University of Delta, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria.
Mike Chike Nwosu, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Law at Mewar International University, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Stephen Asuquo Umoh, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Performing Arts, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria.
Nnanake Ekeke, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Performing Arts, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria.
Jamilu Mohammed Abdulsalam, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, 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.
Davou Dung Pam, PhD, is of the Department of Religious Studies at the International University, Bamenda, Cameroon.
Stella Olubusola Alabi, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Abubakar Yakubu Emeje, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria.
Abdul Agih, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria.
Peter Unekwu Oguche, PhD, is of the Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Ademeso Tosin Success, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Edoghogho Omoregie, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan College of Arts and Social Sciences, Igbinedion University. Okada, Edo State, Nigeria.
Ide 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.
Mbosowo Essien Asuquo, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Dora Nnanake Ekeke, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Theatre Arts, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Blessing Nwanneka Ike, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Mohammed Danrukayat Abdulmalik, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of English and Literary Studies, Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria.
Ilemona Destiny Simeon, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria.
Chigozie Benedict Nwabueze, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Muhammad Muhammad, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Nigeria.
Precious Tobechukwu is a Research Scholar in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at Madonna University, Benin, Nigeria.
Taofeek Ayodeji Amole, MSc, is a Research Scholar in the Department of Public Administration, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Shobowale Ramon Olanrewaju, MSc, is a Research Scholar in the Department of Business Administration at the Concordia University Wisconsin, USA.
Publication Date: 31st March, 2026
Prof. Elijah Okon John and Mbosowo Essien Asuquo, MA.
Mike Chike Nwosu, PhD.
Edoghogho Omoregie, MSc, Adekunle Ajisebiyawo, PhD and Babatunde Olusegun Agara, PhD.
Blessing Uenosen Okoh, PhD and Precious Tobechukwu Okoh
Gabriel Salifu, PhD.
Bailey Saleh, PhD.
Stephen Asuquo Umoh, PhD, Nnanake Ekeke, PhD and Dora Nnanake Ekeke, MA.
Prof. Elijah Okon John and Blessing Nwanneka Ike, MA.
Prof. Tope Alabi, Chigozie Benedict Nwabueze, Msc and Stella Olubusola Alabi, PhD.
Abubakar Yakubu Emeje, PhD, Mohammed Danrukayat
Abdulmalik, MA, Peter Unekwu Oguche, PhD, Abdul Agih, PhD
and
Ilemona Destiny Simeon, MA.
Muhammad Muhammad, MSc and Jamilu Mohammed Abdulsalam, PhD.
Ademeso Tosin Success, PhD, Taofeek Ayodeji Amole, MSc and Shobowale Ramon Olanrewaju, MSc.