Vol. 1, No 3, December 2025
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. Gendered Socio-Economic Profiles and Levels of Involvement in Urban Agriculture in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria By Edidiong Bassey Ukpabio, MSc, Iniobong Aniefiok Akpabio, PhD and Beulah Imo Ekerete, PhD. - 1-10
2. African Traditional Medicine: Rebranding the Hermeneutics By Samuel Otu Ishaya, PhD and Hossana Asuquo Abang, MA.- 11-24
3. Advancing Security Discourse through Critical Engagement with Human Security By Oyejide Felix Omotosho, PhD, Lawrence Ogbo Ugwuanyi, PhD, Patricia Ihuoma Ogu, MSc and Amadou B. Jobarteh. - 25-35
4. Empirical Comparative Analysis of Manufacturing Outputs of Asia with the Two Regions of Oceania and the Middle East, 2018-2024 By Bailey Saleh, PhD, Abbas Bailey Saleh, MSc and Albert Bailey Saleh. - 36-46
5. Empowering Nigerian Society for Peace and Security Inputs from Re-Reading 1 Peter 2:13 - 17 By Blessing Uenosen Okoh, PhD. - 47-57
6. A Critique of Kant's Categorical Imperative and Socio-Economic Policy Formulation in Nigeria By Elijah Okon John, PhD and Daniel Asuquo Etim, MA. - 58-66
7. Anthropocentric Antagonism and the Rationality of Humans in Environmental Ethics: A Discourse on Sustainable Human Future By Thomas Egaga Ushie, PhD and Gabriel Akwaji Agabi, PhD. - 67-78
8. The Paradox of Religious Tolerance: Conversion, Law and Social Reality in South-West, Nigeria By Ubong Iniobong Isaac, MA. - 79-89
9. Sacred Spaces, Sacred Economies: Comparative Evidence from CAC’s Babalola Memorial Camp and RCCG’s Redemption Camp in Nigeria By Emmanuel Oludare Adetula, MA and Olusegun Ayodeji Alokan, PhD. - 90-105
10. Perception of Soft and Technical Skills in the French Programme by Students of RSU and IAUE in Rivers State By Remigus Onyema Lemchi, PhD, and Emmanuel Nwachukwu, PhD. - 106-113
11. A Philosophical Critique of Ethical Failure and Governance Deficits in Nigeria’s National Oil Company (NNPC Limited) By Justin Anyarogbu, PhD. - 114-128
12. A Critique of Gender Inequality from the Perspective of Asouzu's Complementarity Philosophy By Adom Kanu Ferdinand, PhD. - 129-139
13. Artificial Intelligence in Public Sector Human Capital Development Opportunities, Risks, and Policy Implications By Tosin Success Ademeso, PhD, Ibrahim Isah Salisu, PhD, Yakubu Shehu Ibrahim, PhD and Precious Chibueze Rufus. - 140-152
14. Using Max Scheller to Elucidate the Place of the Posthuman in the Face of Artificial Intelligence By Gerald Ohaeri, PhD. - 153-163
15. Empirical Comparative Analysis of North America and Latin America Manufacturing Outputs, 2018-2025 By Bailey Saleh, PhD, Abbas Bailey Saleh, MSc and Albert Bailey Saleh. - 164-172
16. Affirmative Action and Gender Equality in Nigeria: A Study of the 35 Percent Policy By Ademeso Tosin Success, PhD and Princess Omobolanle Ogundiran, PhD. - 173-180
List of Contributors
Iniobong Aniefiok Akpabio, PhD, is a Professor of Environmental Extension in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Beulah Imo Ekerete, PhD, is a Professor of Agricultural Extension in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Elijah Okon John, PhD, is a Professor of Social and Political Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Olusegun Ayodeji Alokan, PhD, is a Professor of Church History in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria.
Lawrence Ogbo Ugwuanyi, PhD, is a Professor of Philosophy in the, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Oyejide Felix Omotosho, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science at School of Arts and Sciences, University of The Gambia, Faraba Banta Campus, The Gambia.
Bailey Saleh, PhD, is an Associate Professor of International Economic Relations and Strategic Studies in the Department of Political Science at University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
Samuel Otu Ishaya, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Uyo, 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.
Adom Kanu Ferdinand, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Ademeso Tosin Success, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Ibrahim Isah Salisu, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Nasarawa State University, Nigeria.
Yakubu Shehu Ibrahim, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Nasarawa State University, Nigeria.
Thomas Egaga Ushie, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Gabriel Akwaji Agabi, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Remigus Onyema Lemchi, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Philosophy Unit of the General Studies at the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, lmo State, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Nwachukwu, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Philosophy Unit of the General Studies at the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria.
Justin Anyarogbu, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Nigeria.
Gerald Ohaeri, PhD, is a Lecturer at the Spiritan School of Philosophy, Isienu Nsukka, Nigeria.
Princess Omobolanle Ogundiran, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration at the Philomath University, Abuja, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Oludare Adetula, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji in Osun State, Nigeria.
Daniel Asuquo Etim, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Ubong Iniobong Isaac, MA, is a Lecturer and a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria.
Hossana Asuquo Abang, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Patricia Ihuoma Ogu, MSc; is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the School of Arts and Sciences, University of The Gambia, Faraba Banta Campus, The Gambia and a Doctoral Scholar at the Igbinedion University, Benin, Nigeria.
Edidiong Bassey Ukpabio, MSc, is of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Abbas Bailey Saleh, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Amadou B. Jobarteh is a Graduate Assistant and a Research Scholar in the Department of Political Science at the School of Arts and Sciences, University of The Gambia, Faraba Banta Campus, The Gambia.
Precious Chibueze Rufus is a Research Scholar in the Department of Public Administration, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Albert Bailey Saleh is of the Department of Political Science, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
Publication Date: 31st December, 2025
Edidiong Bassey Ukpabio, MSc, Iniobong Aniefiok Akpabio, PhD and Beulah Imo Ekerete, PhD.
Samuel Otu Ishaya, PhD and Hossana Asuquo Abang, MA.
Oyejide Felix Omotosho, PhD, Lawrence Ogbo Ugwuanyi, PhD, Patricia Ihuoma Ogu, MSc and Amadou B. Jobarteh.
Bailey Saleh, PhD, Abbas Bailey Saleh, MSc and Albert Bailey Saleh.
Blessing Uenosen Okoh, PhD.
Elijah Okon John, PhD and Daniel Asuquo Etim, MA.
Thomas Egaga Ushie, PhD and Gabriel Akwaji Agabi, PhD.
Ubong Iniobong Isaac, MA.
Emmanuel Oludare Adetula, MA and Olusegun Ayodeji Alokan, PhD.
Remigus Onyema Lemchi, PhD, and Emmanuel Nwachukwu, PhD.
Justin Anyarogbu, PhD.
Adom Kanu Ferdinand, PhD.
Tosin Success Ademeso, PhD, Ibrahim Isah Salisu, PhD, Yakubu Shehu Ibrahim, PhD and Precious Chibueze Rufus.
Gerald Ohaeri, PhD.
Bailey Saleh, PhD, Abbas Bailey Saleh, MSc and Albert Bailey Saleh.
Ademeso Tosin Success, PhD and Princess Omobolanle Ogundiran, PhD.