Conference Presentations by Magaji Saleh
Corruption is a global phenomenon and Nigeria is rated one of the most corrupt nations. Widesprea... more Corruption is a global phenomenon and Nigeria is rated one of the most corrupt nations. Widespread corrupt practices in the country have made it difficult for things to go right, hence mismanagement, incompetence and large scale loot by the leaders. In essence, most of the Nigeria's economic and political problems are associated with corruption, especially political corruption. Political corruption is largely the sleaze conduct of the leadership class. Corruption has now becomes norm in the Nigerian politics. As a result, credibility gave way to all filthy leadership practices from embezzlement to lack of accountability. This study examined the extent of political corruption, its impacts on credible leadership and militating factors against successful anti-corruption campaign in Nigeria. It is the findings of the study that, corruption is perpetuated by individual propensity to deviate. But the counter-position is also true; the system (Nigerian society) that breeds and condones corruption is also blameworthy. The paper called for constructive measures to check the menace of political corruption in Nigeria through constitutional reforms like review, if not abolition, of immunity (sub)sections enjoyed by some incumbent political leaders, decentralization, and harsh punishment, to serve as deterrence, are necessary to bring back the good image of Nigeria and to deliver the masses from sufferings due to political corruption.
The objective of this paper is to make an overview of community policing in Nigeria. Community po... more The objective of this paper is to make an overview of community policing in Nigeria. Community policing is a philosophy that started many decades back in the United Kingdom and United States, but did not come to Nigeria until 2004. This policing strategy has been incorporated into modern policing so that the police will respond to democratic system of governance. Community policing should be welcomed not only because traditional policing has been failing because it is reactive rather than proactive, but also, the police personnel are part and parcels of the community that they serve. Three strategies make community policing quite distinct from traditional policing: community partnership, organizational transformation, and problem-solving. Looking at the prevailing insecurity in Nigeria, adherence to the principles of community policing will help the Nigeria Police Force to overcome the security challenges. The paper reviewed some of the challenges the program faced amongst the Police Force, community, as well as those emanating from the government. To overcome these challenges, the paper suggested an integrated effort from these three structures, such as reorientation programs for the police and the community, fighting corruption, and to ensure that the rule of law is obeyed by the police, community and the political leaders.
Papers by Magaji Saleh
This paper examined the impact of social media on marital relationship. Specifically, it aims at ... more This paper examined the impact of social media on marital relationship. Specifically, it aims at studying how social media can lead to divorce among couples. Using stratified random sampling technique, a structured questionnaire was distributed to 140 respondents as well as interview with two more respondents. The data collected from the surveys were presented in a frequency distribution table with simple percentage. Qualitative method was also employed to reflect the data sourced from interview. The study found that, more women are subscribing to the social media and irrespective of sex differences, social media users are spending more time using the social network sites. Facebook is the most frequently used social network site in the study area. Moreover, majority of the respondents believed social media can lead to infidelity and all of them agreed it can lead to divorce. The paper suggests that, people should be wary of how they utilize the social media, who they interact with in social media platform, and what they post or share. New human invention is not entirely positive; society should therefore check the possible damages it can cause to our collective morality. Society can achieve this by orientating young people and adults alike on proper social media usage. Keywords: Communication, divorce, infidelity, social media, social network sites
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Conference Presentations by Magaji Saleh
Papers by Magaji Saleh