ABSTRACT This project research was aimed to examine the management and activities of the Anammco worker’s multipurpose co-operative society limited, which is located in Emene, Enugu state. The study is aimed at looking into the aims and objectives of the society, origin and membership, social and business activities; sources of finance of the society; financial benefits to members, assets and liabilities of the society and problems facing the society. The information gathered from this st...
ABSTRACT This research is channeled towards studying critically the origin, reasons, importance and the problems affecting the co-operative laws and rules. It specifically dealt with different sections of the co-operative laws and rules and their importance or otherwise the growth of the co-operative. This law is passed to convey government recognition of co-operative societies as a desirable way of doing business for Nigerians in general, but more particularly those with a felt need. I...
ABSTRACT Home delivery is not a contemporary issue as it predates the history of evolution of human existence. Home delivery is the delivery of a pregnant woman in an environment known to her with equipment which is affordable. Home delivery varies across the socio economic strata; wealth, women’s occupation, husbands’ level of education, and possession of health insurance were associated with the use of health facilities for private and government health facilities for child birth rela...
ABSTRACT Confinement within institutions, such as prisons reformation and detention facilities as a method of punishment has been a universally accepted practice since time immemorial. While imprisonment has remained the central form of punishment in the criminal justice system, the emphasis, on correction rather than punishment has steadily increased. Many scholars and activist are therefore re-examining the essence of prisons as an institutions of punishment in our societies today. The...
ABSTRACT The complexity and prolonged nature of poor child health care and high rate of infant mortality in Chikun Local Government Area have a serious social and economic impact on the nation. This study seeks to examine the negative impact of poor governmental policies on health, inadequate health facilities, illiteracy and ignorance on the part of the parent and other notable causes of infant mortality. Infants are subject to high risk of mortality when the parents are not well informed on...
ABSTRACT Poverty as a social problem can be traced to the undeniable failure of the social institutions; it is a living condition in which an entity is faced with economic, social, political, cultural and environmental deprivations. Considerable efforts have been made in tackling the menace of poverty in Nigeria and among the rural dwellers of Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT in particular, but with no fruition. The aim of this research project is to examine rural development institution...
ABSTRACT Young people in all parts of the world are more than ever exposed to alcohol culture penetrating to various parts of their home lives and leisure time activities. The use of alcohol in Nigeria is so widespread as to be common-place, the problems associated with it consumption are for greater in magnitude of its fun. Alcohol abuse has an effect on the structure and function of the brain, it has negative consequences both on social and mental health of the abuser, and this attitude of...
ABSTRACT Evidence from studies has shown that global production of cigarette has tremendously increased. Despite the fact that the hazards of smoking are well known the number of young people who take up cigarette smoking still seems to be on the increase particularly in developing countries. Tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of premature deaths, diseases, and disabilities around the world. Smoking causes damage to different parts of the body such as mouth, teeth, skin, fi...
ABSTRACT Maternal mortality continues to be the major cause of death among women of reproductive age in many countries and remains a serious public health issue especially in developing countries. Nigeria presently has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the developing world. Indeed, the country has been ranked as the number two c...
ABSTRACT Like many other developing countries, cigarette among adult in Nigeria is steadily on the increase in the last two or so decades. The aim of this research project is to determine the knowledge about the effects of smoking and awareness of health warnings on cigarette advertisement among male tertiary institution students in Kaduna Metropolis. Social learning theory and Health belief model were used as theoretical framework for this study. Simple random technique was used in selec...
AbstractMarriage and family is designed for the development of human race but unfortunately many families are enduring what they ought to enjoy. It is the oldest social obligation in human society and it is a socially sanctioned union, typically between two or more persons usually called husband and wife. The concept of marital ...
ABSTRACT The twenty first century Nigeria is confronted with pervasive crime wave. In the cities, hoodlums unleash terror on unsuspecting citizens, and bandits are reported to man many Nigeria link roads. Both the print and non-print media suggest that crime is a growing industry in Nigeria. Judging by the upsurge in pervasive insecurity such as murder, attempted murder, robbery, assault, theft of various items, burglary and kidnapping, public commentators have tended to regard Nigeria as a ...
ABSTRACT Street hawking by children is a universal phenomenon. It is practiced by children in both industrialized and developing countries of the world. It is one of the most important labor problems which attract a lot of attention. In the traditional African societies, Street hawking by Children was not a common phenomenon and therefore does not constitute a serious problem. Today, street hawking by children in Nigeria is a very common phenomenon especially in urban areas such as Lagos, I...
ABSTRACT The problem of poor organization and access to child and maternal health services has always been a major challenge in Nigeria. In the recent past there has been a growing interest in Traditional medicine and their relevance to child and maternal health both in developed and developing countries. Diversity, flexibility, easy accessibility, broad continuing acceptance in developing countries and increasing popularity in developed countries, relative low cost, low levels of techn...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the perception among academic staff of Kaduna State University towards sexuality education. The study was to determine their perception on the importance of sexuality education, the role of sexuality education in improving the reproductive health status of young persons and the challenges of sexuality education. The population of the study consisted of one hundred and ninety three (193) respondents randomly selected from the Non- Academic st...