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. Nwachukwu M. Anyim
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, Federal University of 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.
Prof. Garvey Ufot Bassey, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Dennis E. Igwe, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Etim Frank, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Table of Contents
1. Multi-Media Instructional Strategy and Students' Cognitive Achievement and Retention in Fabrication and Welding Craft Practice in Akwa IbomState Technical Colleges, Nigeria By Namkere John Udoudo, PhD. - 1-10
2. Gender Mainstreaming in Public Policy: Challenges and Opportunities in National Development Plans in Nigeria By Ifeanyi Jonah Onuoha, PhD, Christian Ezeibe, PhD, Raymond Adibe, PhD and Jonah Isaac Onuoha, PhD. - 11-23
3. Electoral Participation and Voters’ Education in Ogbia Federal Constituency Election, 2019 By George Adioni Sinclair, PhD and Segun Joshua, PhD. - 24-44
4. The Relevance of Kwasi Wiredu's Idea of Consensus Democracy for Contemporary African Political Systems By Moses Augustus Udoh, PhD, Otto Dennis, PhD and Efuya Zephaniah Ikpaikor, MA.- 45-59
5. State Police as a Panacea for Insecurity in Nigeria By Mike Chike Nwosu, PhD and George Adioni Sinclair, PhD. - 60-65
6. An Examination of Locke's Empiricism and its Implications for the Child Education By Elijah Okon John, PhD and Petermary Peter Udondia, MA. - 66-77
7. Ecumenism in Nigeria and the Impossibility of True Ecclesial Unity: Luther’s Alternative as a Necessity for a Religiously Pluralistic Society By Elijah Essang Udofia, PhD. - 78-92
8.The Concept of “Kill-am” and Societal Tolerance as Emotional Factors in Perpetration of Jungle Justice in Uyo LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria By Iniobong Monday Eduok, PhD. - 93-106
9. A Philosophical Look at the Impact of Indigenous Language on Employee Engagement and Achievement of Organizational Goals By Bartholomew Nnaemedo, PhD. - 107-116
10. Nigeria's Local Government Autonomy: Issues and Implications for Grassroot Development in Nigeria By Idongesit Okon Samuel, MSc and Eno Kingsley Edet, PhD. - 117-125
11. Abortion and the Value of Life in Africa: A Moral Re-consideration By Elijah Okon John, PhD, and Calixtus Inyang, MA. - 126-139
12. The Crisis of Values in Nigeria: A MacIntyrean Approach to Moral Restoration By Terzungwe Inja, MA and Paul Terkimbi Chiahemba, MA. - 140-150
13. Integrating Formal Educational Management Outcomes into Society as a Panacea to Illiteracy in Northern Nigeria By Esther Victor Nnachi, MEd and Senimetu Esther Ileuma, PhD. - 151-160
14. Towards a Pragmatic African Philosophy: Context and Application By Edema Philip, PhD and Michael Eyong Abam, PhD. - 161-175
15. Managing Office Conflict in the Midst of Workers’ Agitation in Nigeria, Impact and Consequences By Felix Onyela, PhD and Elisha Mallam Duchi, PhD. - 176-189
16. Awareness and Perception of Ethical Issues among Library and Information Professionals in Universities in Delta State, Nigeria By Ivwighreghweta Oghenetega, PhD and Michael Eyong Abam, PhD. - 190-199
17. Afro-Communitarian Justification of Albert Camus' Critique of Capital Punishment By Etifiok Nkereuwem Udominyang, MA and Uwaezuoke Precious Obioha, PhD. - 200-211
18. Symbols as Sacred Bridges: Symbolism, Historical Origins, and Contemporary Planning in African Traditional Religion By Frankline Onuawuchi Maduka MA, Henry Obinze Ebo, PhD, Titus Nnadozie Onuoha, PhD, Jude Chukwuemeka Onyishi, MA and Chinedu Bede Ajuruchi, PhD. - 212-220
19. The Relevance of the Nigerian School Curriculum is the 21st Century Skills By Petermary Peter Udondia, MA and Emem-obong Asuquo John, MSc. - 221-227
20. Conflict Management as a Tool for Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness By Uduak Etim Etukudoh and Eno Kingsley Edet. - 228-237
List of Contributors
Segun Joshua, PhD, is a Professor of Political Science and Director Institute of Governance and Development Studies, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria.
Christian Ezeibe, PhD, is a Professor of Political Economy in the Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Raymond Adibe, PhD, is a Professor of Political Economy in the Department of Political Science and Deputy Director of Gender and Development Policy Centre (GEN-CENT) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Jonah Isaac Onuoha, PhD, is a Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science and Diplomacy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Elijah Okon John, PhD, is a Professor of Social and Political Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Senimetu Esther Ileuma, PhD, is a Professor of Educational Management in the Department of Arts and Social Science Education at Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Mike Chike Nwosu, PhD, is a Professor of Law and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Law at the Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Namkere John Udoudo, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Industrial Technology Education in the Department of Industrial Technology Education, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Bartholomew Nnaemedo, PhD, is a Reader in the Department of Religious Studies/Philosophy, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria.
Uwaezuoke Precious Obioha, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria.
Otto Dennis, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria.
Moses Augustus Udoh, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria.
Nnadozie Titus Onuoha, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria.
George Adioni Sinclair, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Mewar International University Masaka, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Ebo Henry Obinze, PhD, is a Lecturer in the School of General Studies, University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria.
Chinedu Bede Ajuruchi, PhD, is a Lecturer in the School of General Studies, Imo State, Polytechnic, Omuma, Nigeria.
Elijah Essang Udofia, PhD, is of the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa, Nigeria.
Iniobong Monday Eduok, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, National Open University of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja, Nigeria.
Eno Kingsley Edet, PhD, is of the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
Edema Philip, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos, Nigeria
Michael Eyong Abam, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science/General Studies, Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria.
Ifeanyi Jonah Onuoha, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Diplomacy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Ivwighreghweta Oghenetega, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Centre for Learning Resources, Department of Political Science, Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria.
Felix Onyela, PhD, is of the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Elisha Mallam Duchi, PhD, is of the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Terzungwe Inja, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Rev. Fr. MosesOrshio Adasu University (Formerly, Benue State University), Makurdi and a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, Federal University of Lafia, Lafia, NasarawaState, Nigeria.
Idongesit Okon Samuel, MSc. is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
Jude Chukwuemeka Onyishi, MA, is a Lecturer in the School of General Studies, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria.
Frankline Onuawuchi Maduka, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Efuya Zephaniah Ikpaikor, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy at the Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria.
Petermary Peter Udondia, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Calixtus Inyang, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Paul Terkimbi Chiahemba, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University (Formerly, Benue State University), Makurdi, Nigeria.
Esther Victor Nnachi, MEd, is a Doctoral Scholar in the School of Education, Federal College of Education (T), Akoka, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Etifiok Nkereuwem Udominyang, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria.
Uduak Etim Etukudoh, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Emem-obong Asuquo John is a Research Scholar in the Department Of Curriculum Studies, Educational Management and Planning, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Publication Date: 30th June, 2026
Namkere John Udoudo, PhD.
Ifeanyi Jonah Onuoha, PhD, Christian Ezeibe, PhD, Raymond Adibe, PhD and Jonah Isaac Onuoha, PhD.
George Adioni Sinclair, PhD and Segun Joshua, PhD.
Moses Augustus Udoh, PhD, Otto Dennis, PhD and Efuya Zephaniah Ikpaikor, MA.
Mike Chike Nwosu, PhD and George Adioni Sinclair, PhD.
Elijah Okon John, PhD and Petermary Peter Udondia, MA.
Elijah Essang Udofia, PhD.
Iniobong Monday Eduok, PhD.
Bartholomew Nnaemedo, PhD.
Idongesit Okon Samuel, MSc and Eno Kingsley Edet, PhD.
Elijah Okon John, PhD, and Calixtus Inyang, MA.
Terzungwe Inja, MA and Paul Terkimbi Chiahemba, MA.
Esther Victor Nnachi, MEd and Senimetu Esther Ileuma, PhD.
Edema Philip, PhD and Michael Eyong Abam, PhD.
Felix Onyela, PhD and Elisha Mallam Duchi, PhD.
Ivwighreghweta Oghenetega, PhD and Michael Eyong Abam, PhD.
Etifiok Nkereuwem Udominyang, MA and Uwaezuoke Precious Obioha, PhD.
Frankline Onuawuchi Maduka MA, Henry Obinze Ebo, PhD, Titus Nnadozie Onuoha, PhD,
Jude Chukwuemeka Onyishi, MA
and Chinedu Bede Ajuruchi, PhD.
Petermary Peter Udondia, MA and Emem-obong Asuquo John, MSc.
Uduak Etim Etukudoh and Eno Kingsley Edet.